Starlight Boulder Opal | 17.83 ct | Queensland, Australia

A rare convergence of fire and earth—this 17.83 ct boulder opal is a river of light etched into stone. Vibrant veins of electric blue dance through richly patterned ironstone, mimicking the energy of lightning frozen in motion. Its elongated teardrop cut is smooth and sculptural, polished to a mirror finish that reveals every shimmer of play-of-color with striking clarity.   Hand-selected from the opal fields of Queensland, this piece stands in the realm of collector-grade boulder opals—ideal for bespoke jewelry or premium display. A true embodiment of natural elegance and elemental power.   Scientific Notes:   Boulder opal is a solid, naturally occurring blend of opal and ironstone found almost exclusively in Queensland, Australia. Its durability and unique host matrix make it both rugged and mesmerizing. The vivid color play is caused by the diffraction of light within silica spheres, unique to opal’s internal structure.   Metaphysical Properties: Boulder opal is a stone of emotional