{"title":"Australian Boulder Opal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Boulder Opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Australian Boulder Opal, an extraordinary natural gemstone celebrated for vivid play-of-colour, earthy ironstone matrix and formations unique to each piece. From flashes of electric blue and green to violet, orange, yellow and red, Boulder Opal creates a remarkable contrast between precious Opal and the ancient rock in which it naturally formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoulder Opal is a distinctive form of precious Opal that occurs within fractures, seams and cavities of its host rock, most characteristically ironstone. Rather than completely removing this matrix during cutting, portions of the natural host rock are intentionally retained, preserving the relationship between the Opal and the geological environment in which it developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia is the world's most celebrated source of precious Opal, with Queensland particularly renowned for Boulder Opal. The opal-bearing fields of western Queensland have produced material ranging from delicate veins of colour through ironstone to extraordinary seams displaying intense spectral play-of-colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Boulder Opals can vary dramatically. Some reveal brilliant ribbons and flashes of Opal travelling through rich brown ironstone, while others display larger areas of precious Opal, intricate patterns, natural cavities and complex transitions between matrix and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Priestess Crystals collection of Australian Boulder Opal is individually curated for play-of-colour, pattern, natural formation, ironstone character, provenance and collector appeal. We particularly seek pieces where the original matrix becomes part of the composition rather than simply a backdrop, allowing the geological story of the material to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Boulder Opal piece is individually selected and photographed, allowing you to choose the exact piece shown. From natural specimens to carefully polished collector pieces, our curation celebrates the extraordinary individuality of Australian Opal and the craftsmanship required to reveal its colour while preserving its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are searching for Boulder Opal, Australian Boulder Opal, Queensland Boulder Opal, precious Opal, Opal in ironstone, natural Australian Opal or collector Opal specimens, explore a collection defined by extraordinary play-of-colour, ancient matrix and Australian provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boulder-opal-polished-freeform-9","title":"Boulder Opal Polished Freeform #9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e~ 4.5cm (L) x 2.0cm (w)\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoulder Opal Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetaphysically, Opals assist with travel into different realities. 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