0.57 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia

This is a beautiful translucent White Opal offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, a refined expression of natural Australian opal with an elegant oval shape and a smooth cabochon cut. The gem weighs 0.57 carat, and measures 6.91 x 4.80 x 2.90 mm, dimensions that make it ideal for intimate ring designs and delicate pendants. The clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that any inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the overall beauty or play of color. Color intensity is medium light, allowing the internal fire to dance gently against a soft milky bodytone, while the polish is excellent, providing a glossy surface that enhances light return and visual appeal. There has been no enhancement applied to this stone, and its Australian origin contributes to its desirability and provenance.

Visually this White Opal presents a lively, multi color display within a calm, translucent backdrop, predominantly showing vivid green and blue flashes that shift as the gem is turned, with occasional subtle hints of other spectral hues that appear and disappear with movement and light angle. The cabochon dome has been shaped to maximize the play of color, offering a pleasing balance between surface area and depth so that the opal appears to glow from within when viewed under natural daylight or soft indoor lighting. The translucent nature of the material gives a serene, pearlescent appearance, enhancing wearable elegance and offering a versatile personality that can be striking in a minimalist setting or complementary as an accent stone in a more elaborate piece.

From a design and wear perspective this 0.57 carat oval White Opal is wonderfully adaptable, fitting comfortably as a solitaire in a delicate ring, as the centerpiece of a pendant where light exposure will bring out its colors, or as a matched pair option for small earrings when combined with a similar companion gem. For settings, consider a bezel for everyday wear to protect the cabochon dome and secure the stone, or a modest prong setting if you prefer more surface exposure to maximize play of color. Because opal is a hydrated silica and can be sensitive to sudden temperature changes and harsh chemicals, we recommend avoiding ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaning, and prolonged exposure to chlorinated water, and advise cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soapy water when needed. The slight inclusions noted in the clarity grading are natural characteristics that affirm authenticity, they do not compromise durability for standard jewelry use, and they add to the individuality of this natural gem.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the natural origin and condition of this Australian White Opal, and we are happy to provide additional photos, magnified detail images, and personalized setting advice to help you envision this gem in your next piece. Our gemologists carefully evaluate each stone for cut, clarity, color intensity, polish, and enhancement status, and this opal arrives to you as a fully natural, untreated example of fine material. If you would like assistance with custom mounting options, matching stones for a pair, or guidance on protective settings and care, please reach out and we will gladly guide you through the options to ensure this opal becomes a treasured part of your collection.