Table of Contents
- The Two New Colors
- Pricing and Where to Buy
- Expanded Availability Across Existing Finishes
- Why This Matters
- Conclusion
- Sources
The Two New Colors
Both new finishes draw from mineral and organic tones, continuing the Opal lineup's nature-inspired naming convention alongside existing options like Moonstone Blue and Carbon Black.
Rose Quartz is a soft, warm pink finish available on the Opal 1.0 model. GE describes it as bringing "warmth and dimension without overwhelming the space" — pitched as a gentle accent rather than a statement color.
Chocolate Quartz is a deep brown finish for the Opal Ultra XL. GE positions it as a finish that "anchors entertaining spaces with richness and contrast," suited to kitchens with wood tones, warm neutrals, or dark cabinetry.
Both names and tones reflect a broader interior design shift toward earthy, warmer palettes that has been visible in kitchen hardware and appliance finishes over the past two years.
Pricing and Where to Buy
The new colorways are available now, with retailer exclusivities controlling where each model is sold:
- Opal 1.0 in Rose Quartz — $449 MSRP, sold exclusively at geappliances.com and Sam's Club
- Opal Ultra XL in Chocolate Quartz — $549 MSRP, sold at geappliances.com and Amazon
GE's use of retailer exclusives is consistent across the Opal lineup — it's a common tool for limiting direct price competition between channels while keeping each partner's assortment distinct.
Expanded Availability Across Existing Finishes
Alongside the new colors, GE also extended availability of two existing finishes across more models in the lineup:
- Carbon Black is now available on both the Opal 2.0 Ultra and the Opal 1.0, expanding beyond its previous availability
- Moonstone Blue extends to the Opal Ultra, available exclusively through Amazon
The moves give buyers more ways to match finishes if they are upgrading from an older Opal model or want consistent color across appliances on the same counter.
Why This Matters
The GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker has become one of the most discussed countertop appliances among US home cooks in recent years. Nugget ice — the soft, chewable pellet style associated with Sonic and hospital cafeterias — was for a long time only achievable at home with commercial-grade equipment costing thousands of dollars. The Opal brought that experience into the consumer market at a mass-retail price.
Color expansion in this category matters because kitchen appliances increasingly compete on aesthetics as much as function. For many buyers, what sits on the counter is as visible as furniture. GE's move into Rose Quartz and Chocolate Quartz reflects data showing consumers are choosing warmer, more personal finishes over the stainless steel and matte black defaults that dominated earlier years. For shoppers still on the fence, a finish that matches their kitchen's palette can be the deciding factor — especially at a $449–$549 price point where multiple competitive options exist.
It also signals that GE sees sustained demand in the at-home nugget ice category, not a fad that peaked. Adding new SKUs and retailer placements is expensive; brands don't do it unless sell-through justifies it.
Conclusion
GE Profile's Opal Nugget Ice Maker lineup now includes six finishes across multiple models, ranging from $449 to $549 at launch. The addition of Rose Quartz and Chocolate Quartz — alongside expanded availability of Carbon Black and Moonstone Blue — gives buyers more choices to fit both budget and kitchen aesthetic. The new colors are available now at geappliances.com, Amazon, and Sam's Club.