The Red Flame

The Red Flame - Freeform Solid Opal

The Red Flame is an extraordinary 5.75 carat N1-Black solid opal nobby, unearthed in the early 1960s from the legendary Nine Mile Field at Lightning Ridge. This museum-quality gemstone showcases a mesmerising ribbon pattern with multi-color play-of-color dominated by fiery red flames that dance across its surface. Graded B5-Gem Bright, this stone exhibits exceptional brilliance with no inclusions, making it one of the finest examples of Australian black opal.

This freeform teardrop-shaped solid opal has been expertly cut and polished to showcase its natural beauty, measuring 15.3 x 11.6 x 6.1 mm. The stone is ready to set into your custom jewelry design, where its unique character and decades of history will create a truly one-of-a-kind heirloom piece. Its exceptional quality and provenance make it a rare treasure for serious collectors and jewelers.

Specifications:

• Shape: Freeform Teardrop
• Size: 15.3 x 11.6 x 6.1 mm
• Carat Weight: 5.75 carats
• Type: Solid Opal (Nobby)
• Origin: Nine Mile Field, Lightning Ridge, Australia
• Body Tone: N1-Black
• Brightness: B5-Gem Bright
• Pattern: Ribbon
• Prominent Colour: Multi Colour (Red Flame)
• Inclusions: No
• Condition: Ready to set

Design Inspiration

To help you envision the possibilities, we've created AI-generated concept images showing how this specific opal could look when set into different pendant styles - from classic halo designs to modern minimalist settings and vintage-inspired pieces. These images are for inspiration only and demonstrate what a creative jeweler could achieve with this beautiful stone, or what you might create with your own creative vision.

Please note: Design example images are AI-generated concepts to showcase potential jewelry applications and are not photographs of actual finished pieces.