A 2.45 carat opal leaves you room to be creative. In silver, a bezel-set pendant shows off the colour play and keeps this soft stone safe. In gold, a ring with a thick rim around the opal makes a good occasion piece. A drop pendant on a pair of slim chains is another idea, because opal looks lovely when it hangs and moves freely.

Since opal measures only 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, avoid claw settings with thin prongs that leave the edges bare. If you want a custom silver ring made for this stone, message us on WhatsApp and quote AG-000700.

The facts

This is a natural fire opal from Australia with play of colour. It sits in the same size band as several of our other Australian opals, so it is worth comparing them side by side in video before you choose.

Solid opal is normally sold natural, but darkened stones exist, and doublets and triplets are sold as well. We sell solid natural opal and will share what we know about this exact piece. Independent lab testing is up to you.

Look through the full opal collection for similar weights, and our gemstone buying guide for general advice.

Pay in cash only after inspecting it with the rider at your door. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4, with 7-day returns.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 2.45 Carat. Its price is Rs. 19,500 — roughly Rs. 7,959 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000700 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.