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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Boulder Opal Necklace – Blue Green Pinfire, Leather
Boulder Opal Necklace – Blue Green Pinfire, Leather
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The Cerebralstone Drift - A large boulder opal with soft blue‑green pinfire resting over an intricate, brain‑like matrix pattern, its gentle lines and contours giving it a calm, thoughtful, almost cerebral presence.
This large drilled boulder opal necklace has a soft blue‑green pinfire shimmer across its polished freeform surface, giving it a calm, earthy glow.
The stone retains natural miner‑cut character, with gentle imperfections on the back that speak to its authenticity and origin.
With brightness 1, the colour play is subtle and understated - perfect for those who love opal’s organic beauty without bold flash.
Its generous size and smooth, tactile finish make it a grounding, everyday statement piece.
Finished on an adjustable leather cord, it’s ready to wear straight away.
- Opal Type: Boulder Opal
- Format: Solid
- Colour: Blue, Green
- Pattern: Pinfire
- Shape: Freeform
- Finish: Polished with natural imperfections
- Brightness: B1 (of 5)
- Stone Dimensions: 40 × 24 × 4 mm
- Weight: 12 g
- Back: Minor imperfections only on reverse
- Fitting: Leather cord (adjustable)
- Source: Miner‑direct
- 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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