Boulder opals are a unique stones unlike any other. Opal is a material that forms within the cracks and crevices of different types of rocks. Often, the veins of opal within a rock are thin and winding. Quite often the opal formation is not quite big enough for a stone of its own, though it is still dazzlingly beautiful within the rock.
At some point, someone had the good sense to realize that the rock and opal together can make a beautiful stone, which is precisely what boulder opals are - cut gemstones with natural streaks of opal residing in their surrounding rock formation.
Put more plainly, Australian boulder opal is opal with the rock still attached. All opals vary from stone to stone, which is part of what makes a boulder opal gemstone so unique. Often times within one boulder opal, there will be multiple streaks of opal all of differing colors. The rock itself around the opal can also vary widely in color. The rocks tend to be grey, black, or brown in color, but sometimes the surrounding rock can have a green, purple, or blue hue.
Exceptionally Beautiful Boulder Opal Jewelry
These unique Australian gemstones are fascinating and can make exceptionally beautiful pieces when set. While boulder opal jewelry tends to be more appropriate for everyday wear, certain stones can make dazzling special occasion jewelry, as well.
At Opal by Anderson Beattie, our boulder opals are cut by a master cutter who has nearly fifty years of industry experience. Once cut, your boulder opal can be set in a pendant, ring, earring, bracelet, and more. Simply choose the boulder opal that complements your style and then find an ideal setting to display it in. All of our opals are guaranteed and, unlike other companies, you’ll have the added benefit of hand-selecting your stone when you buy jewelry from Opal by Anderson Beattie.
