Dark Opal

Australian Dark Opal (Body Tone N5–N6)

Australian dark opal sits between white and black opal on the tonal scale, offering a rich, smoky body tone that intensifies the stone’s internal color play. Primarily sourced from Lightning Ridge and Mintabie, dark opals are prized for their vivid contrast, where flashes of green, red, and blue seem to float above a deep base. Collectors value dark opals for their rarity and balance of brightness and affordability, while designers are drawn to their moody elegance. They strike a perfect harmony between drama and delicacy.