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Shop Loose Boulder Opal: Cabochons, Natural Boulder Opal for Jewelry

Shop Loose Boulder Opal: Cabochons, Natural Boulder Opal for Jewelry

Discover our stunning collection of loose boulder opal gemstones, sourced from the finest Australian boulder opal origins. Known for their vibrant boulder opal colors and unique patterns, these gems make an exceptional choice for custom boulder opal jewelry. Choose from raw boulder opal, polished stones, or beautifully cut boulder opal cabochons to suit your design needs. Whether you're drawn to the natural beauty or the deep meaning and value of these gems, our selection offers a diverse range of options.

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ID: 628411
Weight: 16.81ct
Size: 28.8 x 13.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 100.86
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ID: 628406
Weight: 24.07ct
Size: 22.2 x 18.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 144.42
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ID: 522982
Weight: 17.03ct
Size: 26.9 x 13.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 112.40
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ID: 522410
Weight: 20.80ct
Size: 32.3 x 16.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 137.28
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ID: 523720
Weight: 17.29ct
Size: 27 x 17.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 114.12
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ID: 575232
Weight: 35.80ct
Size: 36.6 x 19.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 141.77
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ID: 575226
Weight: 35.99ct
Size: 45 x 23.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 129.56
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ID: 521754
Weight: 30.94ct
Size: 25.4 x 20.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 204.20
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ID: 678766
Weight: 21.16ct
Size: 25.6 x 16.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 126.96
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ID: 679214
Weight: 19.33ct
Size: 26 x 15.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 115.98
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ID: 521765
Weight: 25.75ct
Size: 21 x 18.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 169.96
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ID: 628050
Weight: 17.73ct
Size: 23.7 x 15.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 106.38
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ID: 678676
Weight: 23.38ct
Size: 25.3 x 16.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 140.28
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ID: 523722
Weight: 33.71ct
Size: 32.6 x 22.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 222.49
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ID: 575168
Weight: 11.89ct
Size: 29.6 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.80
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ID: 718511
Weight: 23.45ct
Size: 21.7 x 17.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 140.70
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ID: 678773
Weight: 14.15ct
Size: 17.9 x 14.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 84.90
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ID: 365224
Weight: 13.21ct
Size: 14 x 14 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 122.06
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ID: 679216
Weight: 25.69ct
Size: 25.7 x 15.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 154.14
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ID: 718512
Weight: 50.57ct
Size: 35.2 x 23.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 303.42
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ID: 679242
Weight: 5.29ct
Size: 17.4 x 12.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 26.45
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ID: 365230
Weight: 17.55ct
Size: 19.4 x 13.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 162.17
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ID: 678876
Weight: 4.92ct
Size: 15.3 x 9.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.52
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ID: 718611
Weight: 21.73ct
Size: 25.7 x 20.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
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ID: 718510
Weight: 27.72ct
Size: 31.7 x 14.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 166.32
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ID: 628391
Weight: 16.83ct
Size: 23.2 x 16 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 100.98
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ID: 679243
Weight: 11.23ct
Size: 18.3 x 12.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.38
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ID: 718564
Weight: 75.33ct
Size: 43.5 x 29.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 451.98
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ID: 718639
Weight: 27.89ct
Size: 25.7 x 23.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 167.34
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ID: 718605
Weight: 10.71ct
Size: 24.8 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.26
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ID: 522179
Weight: 18.73ct
Size: 23.5 x 20.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 123.62
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ID: 679238
Weight: 11.24ct
Size: 16.7 x 13.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.44
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ID: 678875
Weight: 6.10ct
Size: 17 x 11.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.60
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ID: 718602
Weight: 10.68ct
Size: 20.1 x 16.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.08
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ID: 718641
Weight: 40.55ct
Size: 26 x 23.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 243.30
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ID: 678674
Weight: 16.25ct
Size: 29.7 x 15 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 97.50
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ID: 718562
Weight: 7.75ct
Size: 16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 46.50
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ID: 365249
Weight: 10.40ct
Size: 19.5 x 12.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 96.10
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ID: 679143
Weight: 13.99ct
Size: 20.7 x 12.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.94
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ID: 636159
Weight: 25.02ct
Size: 29.5 x 18.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 210.17
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ID: 636046
Weight: 10.15ct
Size: 18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 85.26
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ID: 628032
Weight: 9.26ct
Size: 21.4 x 15.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 77.78
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ID: 636047
Weight: 12.97ct
Size: 19.6 x 15.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 108.95
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ID: 627970
Weight: 11.19ct
Size: 18.2 x 14.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 67.14
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ID: 524128
Weight: 19.30ct
Size: 25.4 x 21.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 127.38
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ID: 627969
Weight: 12.51ct
Size: 23.5 x 14.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 75.06
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ID: 628049
Weight: 7.58ct
Size: 18 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 45.48
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ID: 628410
Weight: 12.25ct
Size: 30.2 x 15.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 73.50
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ID: 627967
Weight: 13.29ct
Size: 21.7 x 13.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 79.74
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ID: 718604
Weight: 33.35ct
Size: 46.8 x 19.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 200.10
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ID: 679145
Weight: 17.63ct
Size: 23.8 x 14.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 105.78
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ID: 679147
Weight: 6.16ct
Size: 16.7 x 9.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 36.96
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ID: 678872
Weight: 11.42ct
Size: 21.7 x 18.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 68.52
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ID: 627857
Weight: 11.60ct
Size: 19.8 x 15.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 69.60
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ID: 628393
Weight: 10.65ct
Size: 20.2 x 13.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 63.90
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ID: 718607
Weight: 64.32ct
Size: 42.5 x 26.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 385.92
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ID: 718558
Weight: 8.60ct
Size: 18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.60
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ID: 679217
Weight: 18.42ct
Size: 22.4 x 14.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 110.52
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ID: 628388
Weight: 18.63ct
Size: 19.6 x 17.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 111.78
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ID: 523719
Weight: 10.79ct
Size: 23.3 x 13.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 64.74
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FAQs

What is boulder opal, and where does it come from?

Boulder opal is a unique type of opal that forms naturally within ironstone rock, giving it a beautiful mix of colors and textures. The primary origin of boulder opal is Australia, where it is highly valued for its vibrant colors and durability.

Why choose loose boulder opal for jewelry?

Loose boulder opal offers flexibility for custom designs, making it perfect for creating unique boulder opal jewelry. Available in forms like raw boulder opal, polished boulder opal, and boulder opal cabochon, each piece highlights the natural beauty and rich colors that boulder opal gemstones are known for.

What colors are found in boulder opal gemstones?

Boulder opal colors are incredibly diverse, ranging from blues and greens to reds and purples. Each boulder opal crystal has its unique color pattern, influenced by the natural formation within the rock, making every gemstone one-of-a-kind.

Is Australian boulder opal different from other opals?

Yes, Australian boulder opal is distinct for its unique origin and vibrant color play. Unlike other types of opal, boulder opal forms within a matrix of ironstone, adding durability and a distinct look that is highly prized in the gemstone world.

What is the meaning and value of boulder opal?

Boulder opal meaning is often associated with grounding, creativity, and inspiration. Many believe it has healing properties that promote emotional stability. The value of boulder opal depends on factors like color intensity, pattern, and the quality of the opal within the ironstone matrix.

How should I care for my boulder opal jewelry?

Boulder opal jewelry is relatively durable but should still be handled with care. Avoid exposing your loose boulder opal or boulder opal cabochons to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures to preserve their natural colors and shine.

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Understanding the Unique Beauty of Boulder Opal Gemstones

Boulder opal gemstones are treasured for their striking play of colors and organic patterns, making them one-of-a-kind choices for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts. These natural boulder opal stones, often sourced from Australia, are highly valued for their vibrant hues and durability, ideal for creating unique boulder opal jewelry.

Choosing the Perfect Loose Boulder Opal for Your Collection

Our selection of loose boulder opal includes an array of options to fit any design preference. From the raw beauty of raw boulder opal to the refined elegance of boulder opal cabochons, each piece showcases its own unique boulder opal colors and patterns. Discover a gemstone that aligns with your style and vision.

The Value and Meaning of Boulder Opal

Renowned for its transformative and grounding energy, the meaning of boulder opal goes beyond aesthetics. Many appreciate this gemstone not only for its beauty but also for its symbolic properties. Whether you’re drawn to its healing properties or its potential boulder opal value, each stone offers both visual appeal and meaningful depth.

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Love the ease of access. Easy to find what you are looking for, and fair pricing.

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FAQ's

What is boulder opal, and where does it come from?

Boulder opal is a unique type of opal that forms naturally within ironstone rock, giving it a beautiful mix of colors and textures. The primary origin of boulder opal is Australia, where it is highly valued for its vibrant colors and durability.

Why choose loose boulder opal for jewelry?

Loose boulder opal offers flexibility for custom designs, making it perfect for creating unique boulder opal jewelry. Available in forms like raw boulder opal, polished boulder opal, and boulder opal cabochon, each piece highlights the natural beauty and rich colors that boulder opal gemstones are known for.

What colors are found in boulder opal gemstones?

Boulder opal colors are incredibly diverse, ranging from blues and greens to reds and purples. Each boulder opal crystal has its unique color pattern, influenced by the natural formation within the rock, making every gemstone one-of-a-kind.

Is Australian boulder opal different from other opals?

Yes, Australian boulder opal is distinct for its unique origin and vibrant color play. Unlike other types of opal, boulder opal forms within a matrix of ironstone, adding durability and a distinct look that is highly prized in the gemstone world.

What is the meaning and value of boulder opal?

Boulder opal meaning is often associated with grounding, creativity, and inspiration. Many believe it has healing properties that promote emotional stability. The value of boulder opal depends on factors like color intensity, pattern, and the quality of the opal within the ironstone matrix.

How should I care for my boulder opal jewelry?

Boulder opal jewelry is relatively durable but should still be handled with care. Avoid exposing your loose boulder opal or boulder opal cabochons to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures to preserve their natural colors and shine.

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