16.95 Carat Natural Black Opal Hand Carved Ganesh 24k Gold Pendant

Carved from a solid specimen of prestigious Australian Lightning Ridge black opal, this one-of-a-kind masterwork pendant depicts Lord Ganesh—the revered herald of wisdom, prosperity, and the remover of obstacles—in meticulous 3D relief.

Unlike common Ethiopian hydrophane opals, genuine Australian Lightning Ridge black opal is world-renowned for its geological stability, non-porous body, and intense, dark N1-N4 body tone. As light moves across the hand-sculpted contours of this piece, the dark base projects a brilliant play-of-color, throwing electric green, burning gold, and violet fire from every angle. Sculpting natural solid Lightning Ridge rough without fracturing the color bar requires elite lapidary mastery, making solid Australian opal carvings among the most prized treasures in the international gem market.

The sculpture is crowned with a heavy, custom solid 24K pure gold bail (hallmarked 24K), providing a rich, high-karat contrast to the iridescent opal.

With a total finished weight of 16.95 carats (3.39 grams) and measuring 1.40 inches in length, this investment-grade heirloom merges sacred iconography with the world’s most sought-after gemstone origin. Brand new and unworn.

Specifications Breakdown

 Gemstone: 100% Solid Natural Australian Black Opal (Not Ethiopian / Not Treated)

 Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia

 Subject / Motif: Lord Ganesh (Bespoke 3D Hand Carving)

 Bail Metal: Solid 24K Pure Gold (Stamped "24K")

 Total Piece Weight: 16.95 Carats / 3.39 Grams (Sculpture + Pure Gold Bail)

 Pendant Length: ~1.40 Inches (35.5 mm)

 Optical Phenomena: Multi-Spectral Fire & Full Play-of-Color

 Condition: Brand New & Unworn (One-of-a-Kind)