Opal buyers tend to ask the same few things, so here is this 2.2 carat Australian fire opal explained through them. Quote AG-000704 if you message us on WhatsApp.

What sets its value?

For an Australian opal of this size, the value reflects how the colour looks in the stone rather than the weight alone. That is why we suggest a short video before you decide.

Is it treated?

Solid opal usually reaches the market as mined, although smoke and sugar treatments happen, and doublets and triplets exist. We deal in solid natural opal. Ask us what we know about this particular stone. If you want a lab report, you are free to have it independently tested.

Can I wear it every day?

Opal rates 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it prefers gentle handling. A pendant is the safest choice. A ring works if you take it off before cleaning, cooking or the gym.

Where can I see more like it?

Our opal collection lists every loose stone separately, each photographed as it is. Our gemstone buying guide covers the general questions.

Order on Cash on Delivery and open the parcel before paying. Karachi typically 1–2 working days, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities 2–4, with a 7-day return window.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 2.2 Carat. Its price is Rs. 18,750 — roughly Rs. 8,523 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000704 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

Whoever you buy australian opal from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every australian opal for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Solid opal is usually untreated; some opal is smoke- or sugar-treated, and doublets/triplets exist — we sell solid natural opal. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.