This magnificent black opal was mined from Lightning Ridge in northern New South Wales.

Press Coverage

The 3 Cs of Natural Precious Opal

September 2011

In late May 2011, Opal Horizon Limited presented its "3Cs of Natural Precious Opal" classification and grading scheme at the Gemological Institute of America Symposium in California.  This scheme has been reported on in the World trade press as follows:

Jeweller Magazine (Australia)

Uhren Juwelen Schmuck (Germany)

Bilckpunkt Juwelier (Germany)

Canadian Jewellery Magazine (Canada)

Gold Magazine (Spain)

Goldsmith Magazine (Great Britain & Europe)

National Jeweler (USA)

Orion (France)

Le Bijoutier (France)