Cardwell Breeze - A Breath of Coastal Light

Cardwell Breeze ~ 1.6ct Solid Lightning Ridge Opal 925 Silver Ring

A Breath of Coastal Light

Cardwell Breeze carries the cool, airy glow of a shoreline morning. This 1.6ct solid Lightning Ridge opal shimmers with deep ocean blues, drifting teals, and flashes of luminous green that sweep across the stone like sunlight moving beneath clear water. Its colours shift gently with every angle, offering that quiet, mesmerising glow Lightning Ridge is known for.

The Stone

Set in a smooth, rounded cabochon, the opal sits proudly in a polished 925 silver band that feels weighty yet effortless. The gem’s pattern flows in soft, wave-like strokes, evoking the calm of open water. Its natural play-of-colour is beautifully preserved, giving the ring a sense of movement and something almost tidal in its energy.

Australian Opal Legacy

Born deep within Lightning Ridge, the home of the world’s most captivating black opals, each stone is a tiny archive of Earth’s ancient light. Over millions of years, silica and water layered themselves into iridescent colour. Cardwell Breeze captures that legacy in a gem that feels both grounded and ethereal.

Crafted With Intention

Every opal at Iona Opal Australia is shaped and polished by hand. For Cardwell Breeze, the goal was simple: honour the stone’s natural depth and let its sea-coloured hues speak. The silver setting is designed to frame the opal without overpowering it, a clean, modern silhouette made to be worn every day.

Care & Styling Tips

• Store separately from harder gemstones
• Avoid high heat, impact, and harsh chemicals
• Silver pairs beautifully with the opal’s ocean palette, soft greys, whites, and blues amplify its glow

A Stone of Clarity

Cardwell Breeze feels like holding a moment of stillness from the sea, cool, bright, and quietly powerful. A reminder of open horizons and the clarity that comes from fresh coastal air.