Opal Brightness Explained
Opal brightness is graded on the B1–B5 scale, where B1 is very dim and B5 is vivid and intense.
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Large Boulder Opal Cabochon - Swirl Matrix Pattern
Large Boulder Opal Cabochon - Swirl Matrix Pattern
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The Ancient Map - Somewhere between purple dusk and green dawn, ironstone holds a secret - a swirling, ancient map etched by time itself. No two paths are the same. This one is yours.
This large solid boulder opal cabochon features an intricate swirl matrix pattern across a polished oval surface.
The flat back and low dome make it ideal for setting, wire‑wrapping or keeping as a collector’s specimen.
The 35 × 18 × 3 mm stone shows purple and green pinfire with brightness 3, adding gentle flashes of colour against the ironstone base.
A miner‑direct cabochon with beautiful natural detailing and a smooth, glossy finish.
- Opal Type: Boulder Opal
- Format: Solid
- Colour: Purple, Green
- Pattern: Pinfire with swirl matrix
- Shape: Oval
- Finish: Polished
- Brightness: B3 (of 5)
- Stone Dimensions: 35 × 18 × 3 mm
- Weight: 7 g
- Back: Flat, low dome
- Fitting: None (loose cabochon)
- Origin: Boulder Opal Fields, Queensland, Australia
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About Our Opals
Every stone is natural, untreated, and individually cut.
No two opals are ever the same - each piece is one‑of‑a‑kind. We source directly from a small Australian mining family, from ethical and regulated opal fields.All photos are taken with a macro lens, remember to check the opal dimensions before purchasing.
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Why Buy From Us
We only work with Australian opals. Every opal is sourced directly from a small‑scale Australian mining family who work with integrity, fairness, and respect for the land. Ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility matters to us.
We want you to be delighted with every purchase, so please read our policies or contact us if you want to find out more:
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