Forged in quiet fire, bound in gold. Karthael carries the resolute energy of stone and flame — a black opal from Lightning Ridge encased in warm 9ct gold, accentuated with CZ that glints like scattered sparks. Delicate in scale yet radiant in spirit, it is a piece that invites closer attention with a low dome. Embodying B3 brightness and N4 bodytone, it reveals a tempered fire: blue, green, orange, gold, and purple, rising through shadow dancing with movement and light. Set in glowing 9ct gold and accented with a fine CZ halo, Karthael is feminine in tone yet elemental at heart—light as a sigh, and grounded as memory. The name itself, drawn from the celestial “–ael,” carries a whisper of the angelic, the ethereal, the unseen forces that guide with quiet strength.
Key Attributes
- Gemstone: Solid 0.35 ct black opal from Lightning Ridge — world-renowned for its colour-rich beauty and rarity.
- Opal Bodytone: N4 — deep, mysterious base that heightens the opal’s fire.
- Brightness: B3 — lively and expressive without overpowering.
- Cut: Round cabochon, low dome — soft curves and a gently rising glow.
- Metal: 9ct Gold with CZ — elegant, feminine, and light-catching.
- Ring Size: US 5¼ (AU K) — delicate fit for graceful hands.
- Colours: Blue (calm), green (growth), orange (warmth), gold (radiance), purple (intuition).
- Finish: Polished — smooth and luminous.
