We’ve named this 1.23 carat natural Boulder Opal, Minaritchie, after John P. Jackson’s first opal claim — the place where John took the leap into hand mining full-time.
It was home to the whole family, living simply in the bush with just a caravan. John, Jacqui and the little kids, John Jnr and Narelle, slept in the caravan, while the bigger boys, Bruce and Ray, slept in a shed John built.
And the connection continues today — John Jnr and his partner Deb still have a camp at Minaritchie, making this name a very special link between the family's first days of opal mining and the generation carrying that passion forward today.
The stone itself is freeform, with a concave face.
Deep blue and violet tones provide the backdrop for flashes of electric green and vivid blue.Â
A beautiful little stone with a story that runs deep. 💚💙
