0.70 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia

From the ancient silica rich soils of Australia comes a stone that has been formed over millennia, a gemstone that carries within it the slow poetry of earth and water. This is a White Opal, a translucent 0.70 carat oval that began as microscopic spheres of silica settling into layers and trapping tiny films of water, creating the prismatic play of color that makes opal so mesmerizing. As light moves across the surface of this gem, you can witness flashes of red, green, and orange that seem to drift like auroras just beneath a milky surface, a signature of multi color opal that has been cherished across cultures. In Australian lore, opals are woven into stories of creation, light, and transformation, and holding this stone is to hold a small piece of that timeless narrative, a fragment of landscape made luminous.

The journey from rough to refined involves patient hands and a practiced eye, and the cutter chose a classic cabochon to showcase the stone at its most communicative. The final shape is an elegant oval, measured at 7.98 x 5.93 x 2.45 mm, a size that balances presence and versatility on a ring or pendant, and a weight of 0.70 carat that gives it a pleasing heft without overwhelming. At eye level the clarity is graded as very slightly included, which does not detract from the gem but adds to its character like a strand in a tapestry. The color intensity is medium light, allowing the spectral colors to float over a soft white base, and the polish is excellent, giving the surface a warm, inviting sheen. Importantly this opal has undergone no enhancement, it is natural, untreated, and originates from Australian deposits known for producing white opal with lively, yet understated, color play. At The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in sourcing stones with clear provenance, and this gem represents our commitment to ethical selection and honest presentation.

For a person choosing this opal, imagine it set in a simple bezel to protect the high dome of the cabochon, or in a light catching halo that complements but does not compete with the stone. Its multi color flashes will dance differently with every turn of the wrist, and its medium light body makes it adaptable to both daytime wear and evening elegance. Care is straightforward, treat it gently, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature shocks, clean with mild soap and water and a soft cloth, and store separately to preserve the excellent polish. Because this is a natural White Opal with no enhancement, you are acquiring a singular natural occurrence rather than a replicated effect, a small natural wonder that carries geological history and cultural resonance. If you would like additional photos or custom mounting suggestions, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to assist, offering guidance on settings that will celebrate the stone without hiding its story, and ensuring that the gem you choose comes with confidence in its origin, quality, and enduring beauty.