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Hand-cut with precision, it embodies the natural beauty and diversity of Australia’s landscapes. Photos have been taken when the stone is wet and when it is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a treated Matrix Opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Sugar Treatment and Why Is It Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix opal, like this piece, features opal interspersed within its host rock. To bring out its captivating colours, the opal undergoes a sugar treatment—a process where the stone is soaked in a sugar solution, then heated in acid to darken the matrix. This enhances the opal's natural brilliance, creating a stunning contrast that showcases its radiant hues. The result is a breathtaking gem that’s as unique as the landscape it hails from. \u003cstrong\u003eSugar treating is only done on Matrix opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Iona Opal Australia, we are committed to authenticity and ethical practices. The \u003cstrong\u003eonly treated opal we sell\u003c\/strong\u003e is Andamooka Matrix Opal, ensuring our customers enjoy genuine, sustainably sourced gemstones of the highest quality. 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Hand-cut with precision, it embodies the natural beauty and diversity of Australia's landscapes. Photos have been taken when the stone is wet and when it is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a treated Matrix Opal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Sugar Treatment and Why Is It Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatrix opal features opal interspersed within its host rock. To bring out its captivating colours, the opal undergoes a sugar treatment—a process where the stone is soaked in a sugar solution, then heated in acid to darken the matrix. 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Each piece is a testament to the skill and tradition of enhancing nature's beauty while respecting its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Coober Pedy Opals, Lightning Ridge Opals and Queensland Boulder Opals are treatment free. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iona Opal Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397243588866,"sku":"AM49C2025MP","price":429.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2341\/2994\/files\/49ct-andamooka-matrix-opal-925-silver-pendant-4310620.jpg?v=1751383652"},{"product_id":"39ct-andamooka-matrix-opal-925-silver-pendant","title":"39ct Andamooka Matrix Opal Pendant Necklace | 925 Sterling Silver | Solid Australian Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the beauty of Australia with this hand-cut solid 39ct Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal 925 Sterling Silver Pendant.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a treated Matrix Opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Sugar Treatment and Why Is It Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix opal, like this piece, features opal interspersed within its host rock. 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Hand-cut with precision, it embodies the natural beauty and diversity of Australia’s landscapes. Photos have been taken when the stone is wet and when it is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a treated Matrix Opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Sugar Treatment and Why Is It Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix opal, like this piece, features opal interspersed within its host rock. To bring out its captivating colours, the opal undergoes a sugar treatment—a process where the stone is soaked in a sugar solution, then heated in acid to darken the matrix. This enhances the opal's natural brilliance, creating a stunning contrast that showcases its radiant hues. The result is a breathtaking gem that’s as unique as the landscape it hails from. \u003cstrong\u003eSugar treating is only done on Matrix opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Iona Opal Australia, we are committed to authenticity and ethical practices. \u003cstrong\u003eThe only treated opal we sell is Andamooka Matrix Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring our customers enjoy genuine, sustainably sourced gemstones of the highest quality. Each piece is a testament to the skill and tradition of enhancing nature's beauty while respecting its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, and Queensland Boulder Opals are treatment free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e1e1e;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThinking about turning this opal into a custom piece of jewellery? Iona can help! 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Each piece is a testament to the skill and tradition of enhancing nature's beauty while respecting its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, and Queensland Boulder Opals are treatment free. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e1e1e;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iona Opal Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770955223298,"sku":"AM3.8C2025M","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2341\/2994\/files\/andamooka-matrix-opal-38carat-solid-hand-cut-9177373.jpg?v=1758466174"},{"product_id":"9-4ct-solid-queensland-boulder-opal-starveil-noir","title":"9.4ct Solid Andamooka Matrix Opal","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eAndamooka Matrix Opal – Natural Loose Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eThis 9.4ct Andamooka Matrix Opal exudes a mysterious allure, with a deep black base that shimmers subtly with specks of red, blue, and green—like stars scattered across a twilight sky. The smooth, elongated freeform cut enhances its galactic feel, making it a rare and refined addition to any gemstone collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eGem Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"542\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4 cts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"572\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andamooka, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 mm x 12 mm x 4 mm (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeform Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inky Black Base with Red, Blue, and Green Sparkle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Cabochon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eTotal Gem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eA captivating gemstone forged from ancient desert, this piece is perfect for collectors and designers seeking depth, elegance, and cosmic energy in one beautiful stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a treated Matrix Opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Sugar Treatment and Why Is It Used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix opal, like this piece, features opal interspersed within its host rock. 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Each piece is a testament to the skill and tradition of enhancing nature's beauty while respecting its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, and Queensland Boulder Opals are treatment free. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e1e1e;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iona Opal Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46771573817602,"sku":"QBO9.4CT092025","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2341\/2994\/files\/94ct-solid-andamooka-matrix-opal-3156595.jpg?v=1758549212"},{"product_id":"andamooka-matrix-opal-8-2carat-solid-hand-cut","title":"Andamooka Matrix Opal 8.2carat Solid Hand-Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the beauty of Australia with this hand-cut solid 8.4ct Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpal Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.2cts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Andamooka, Outback South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21mm x 11mm x 5mm (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blues flashes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis opal showcases a nice display of colours. 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The result is a breathtaking gem that’s as unique as the landscape it hails from. \u003cstrong\u003eSugar treating is only done on Matrix opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Iona Opal Australia, we are committed to authenticity and ethical practices. \u003cstrong\u003eThe only treated opal we sell is Andamooka Matrix Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring our customers enjoy genuine, sustainably sourced gemstones of the highest quality. Each piece is a testament to the skill and tradition of enhancing nature's beauty while respecting its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, and Queensland Boulder Opals are treatment free. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iona Opal Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46878417223938,"sku":"AM8.2C2025M","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2341\/2994\/files\/andamooka-matrix-opal-82carat-solid-hand-cut-4619458.jpg?v=1760719860"},{"product_id":"andamooka-matrix-opal-7-8carat-solid-hand-cut","title":"7.8ct Andamooka Matrix Opal | Solid Australian Opal | Hand-Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the beauty of Australia with this hand-cut solid 7.8ct Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis opal showcases a nice display of colours. 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The result is a breathtaking gem that’s as unique as the landscape it hails from. \u003cstrong\u003eSugar treating is only done on Matrix opal. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Andamooka Treated Matrix Opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Iona Opal Australia, we are committed to authenticity and ethical practices. \u003cstrong\u003eThe only treated opal we sell is Andamooka Matrix Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring our customers enjoy genuine, sustainably sourced gemstones of the highest quality. 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