2.78 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Opal Pair from Australia

From the ancient seams of Australia to your hands, these semi transparent White Opal pears carry a quiet story of time and tide. Formed when silica rich waters slowly settled into cavities and hardened over millennia, each stone records the patience of nature, subtle layers of light trapped like tiny galaxies. Mined from Australian fields known for producing opals of delicate beauty, these matched stones weigh 1.39 carats and 1.39 carats respectively, and reveal multi color flashes that emerge as the angle of light shifts. The body tone is the true White Opal character, gentle and luminous, while the play of color dances across the surface with green and pastel hues against a pale backdrop. Evaluated at eye level, both cabochons are eye clean, showing no visible inclusions to the unaided eye, and they are completely natural with no enhancement, which preserves the purity of their origin and the integrity of the material. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor this provenance, tracing each piece back to its Australian beginnings so that the wearer can feel the connection between the stone and its landscape.

The journey from rough to refined is where craftsmanship meets the artistry of nature, and these pear shape opals demonstrate that union beautifully. Each gem has been shaped into a smooth cabochon, their dimensions measuring 12.70 by 5.60 by 3.10 mm for both stones, a form chosen to showcase the internal fire while protecting the delicate surface. The medium light color intensity gives the opals a soft, wearable brightness, while the excellent polish allows the play of color to sing with even the slightest movement. Because they are a matched pair, they are ideal for a set of drop earrings or mirrored accents in a pendant, offering symmetry and a calming sense of balance. When set, their pear profile elongates and flatters, catching light across the length of the piece. As a specialist at The Natural Gemstone Company I recommend settings that offer a secure bezel or a soft prong to protect these cabochons, and I am pleased to share details about their origin, measurements, and grading so your selection is informed and personal. If you seek a gemstone that carries the slow story of the earth, finished with careful hands, these Australian White Opals make a tender and luminous choice.