Boulder Opal is an exquisite gemstone which is often found at the heart of a Catherine Best design. Each creation is designed and made entirely by hand so you can rest assured of both its uniqueness and its exceptional craftsmanship.

Over the years we have developed close relationships with a trusted network of suppliers who spend their time in Australia seeking out the wonderful raw material which is then cut and polished over time to create the truly exceptional opals you can see in our collections. In this featured pendant, Jupiter, the majesty of the planet is depicted in this incredible opal weighing over 30 carats all hand made in 18ct gold by our award winning Goldsmiths with delicate gallery work along the edge. As a final flourish Jupiter is set with a fire opal and a tsavorite garnet for that extra touch.

A Boulder Opal has many interesting qualities which we love, these include the spectrum of colours on show and also how an opal can appear different dependant on the angle in which it’s viewed. The flashes of colour make it look incredibly lively and the undulating lines of a boulder opal make it look deeper than it is. 

Each opal we use is chosen by hand and is of the utmost quality so you will be pleased to know that you are acquiring a piece of art entirely wrapped in romance and luxury.