0.64 Ct. White Opal from Australia

From the quiet, sunbaked opal fields of Australia comes a small miracle of nature, a translucent pear shaped White Opal that carries the slow patient work of the earth in every shimmer. Over millions of years microscopic spheres of silica settled and solidified under the ancient soil, creating the layered structure that makes opal alive with color, and this particular stone embodies that magic in a gentle, multi color glow. At 0.64 carat and measuring 9.18 x 6.06 x 1.88 mm, the gem presents a graceful pear silhouette with a tablet cut that preserves the soft depth of its body and maximizes the rafts of color that move as it turns. The body tone is delicate, with a medium light color intensity that allows flashes of green, hints of blue, and occasional pink to emerge like watercolors across a milky canvas, and the overall finish is an excellent polish that invites the eye to linger.

The journey from rough to refined began with careful hands in the field, where seasoned miners seek seams of hydrophane and white opal within the host rock, guided by experience and an instinct honed over generations. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace this story with respect, working directly with responsible suppliers in Australia to select pieces that promise both beauty and integrity. The cutter faced choices that balance weight retention and visual drama, and chose the tablet cut to maintain the stone s translucency while enhancing the play of color across a broad, flat table. The pear shape was refined with patience, each facet and curve negotiated to reveal the most compelling flashes, and the excellent polish is the result of hours of meticulous finishing, until the surface became a calm mirror that magnifies the opal s inner light.

Viewed up close the opal reveals its character, delicate and alive, with a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone has minor natural features that do not distract from its beauty, rather they remind the wearer that this is a gem formed by geological time and natural processes. The tablet cut creates a soft, luminous face that reads as translucent from most angles, allowing the multi color play to drift and rearrange, as if a private aurora is contained within a teardrop of stone. With dimensions that make it ideal for a pendant centerpiece or a refined ring, the opal s 9.18 x 6.06 x 1.88 mm profile balances presence with wearability, and at 0.64 carat it offers a substantial impression without demanding an oversized setting. There is no enhancement, the color, clarity, and body are all natural, and the origin is proudly Australian, a signature of quality and a lineage that collectors and connoisseurs recognize.

Opal has a storied place in human culture, admired since ancient times for its enigmatic light, and in Australia, where many of the world s most prized white opals are found, the stone is woven into traditions and modern design alike. Aboriginal Australians have long seen opal as a symbol of creation and the cosmos, and the gem has inspired artists and jewelers who seek to capture its shifting moods. This little pear shaped White Opal can carry that sense of narrative, a wearable fragment of landscape that draws a personal connection between wearer and earth, between craft and origin. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that story, offering not just a mineral, but a link to place, careful artisanry, and a gem that can be incorporated into a family heirloom or a contemporary daily piece.

For those considering this gem for a commission or a ready design, the opal responds beautifully to settings that protect and showcase the table face, a bezel or partial bezel will secure the tablet cut while allowing light to play, and a simple pendant will let the pear shape dangle and catch changing light with every movement. Because the clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, we recommend a setting that shields the pavilion and edges from impact, while the excellent polish ensures the top remains luminous with minimal maintenance. As with all fine opals, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature shifts, clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, and store separately to prevent abrasion. If you would like bespoke options or additional views of this stone, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to assist with custom settings and careful mounting, ensuring that this 0.64 carat, Australian White Opal, with its tablet cut, translucent charm, medium light color intensity, and natural, unenhanced beauty, finds a setting worthy of its quiet, centuries long journey.