0.98 Ct. White Opal from Australia

One beautiful translucent 0.98 carat pear shape multi color opal is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this White Opal measures 11.99 by 7.61 by 1.91 mm and displays a delightful play of color across a soft translucent body, the stone is fashioned in a tablet cut which gives it a gently domed profile and a broad surface that showcases the internal color flashes, clarity has been graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the color intensity is medium which creates an elegant balance between subtlety and visible fire, the polish is excellent providing a smooth lustrous finish, there has been no enhancement to this gem, and its origin is Australia, a region renowned for the finest precious opals in the world.

The visual character of this White Opal is quietly spectacular, the pear shape lends itself to graceful jewelry designs and highlights the natural orientation of the color patches, under light the gem reveals multi color flashes including red, green, and blue that appear to float within the translucent white background, the tablet cut amplifies these flashes by creating a broad, shallow canvas that allows light to enter and reflect from internal layers of silica, the 11.99 by 7.61 by 1.91 mm dimensions make it ideal for a centerpiece in a pendant or as a focal stone in a delicate ring, the very slightly included clarity means that at normal viewing distances the stone reads as clean, while close inspection reveals tiny natural features that are common to genuine opal and that add character and authenticity, the medium color intensity is versatile for both daytime and evening wear, and the excellent polish ensures that the surface will remain bright and reflective when set.

When you are thinking about design and setting options, this pear shape White Opal excels in settings that protect the stone while showing its full color, a bezel setting will offer maximum protection along the slender point and along the perimeter while still revealing the broad tablet top that displays the play of color, a secure prong setting can place emphasis on the tip or on the wider belly depending on whether you want a vertical drop pendant or a ring that flatters the hand, consider warm metals such as yellow gold to gently complement the red and orange flashes, or cool metals such as white gold or platinum to enhance the cooler green and blue tones, the shallow 1.91 mm depth is a reminder to select a mounting that supports the base evenly to avoid stress on the thinner profile, for custom designs our gem specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company can recommend settings that balance protection and display, the size and shape also work well in paired designs where the opal is placed with small accent diamonds or colored gemstones to create contrast and visual rhythm.

Caring for this opal is straightforward and will help maintain its beauty for years, avoid exposure to prolonged heat and sudden temperature changes, keep the stone away from harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaning agents, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and warm soapy water is recommended, never use ultrasonic cleaners or steam on natural opal, when not in use store the gem in a padded pouch separate from harder gems that could scratch the surface, as this stone has no enhancement its natural characteristics are preserved and its Australian origin is an important part of its value story, at The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the information we provide and we are happy to supply additional photos and measurements, our team can assist with custom setting recommendations, secure shipping options, and documentation to support your purchase, this translucent 0.98 carat pear shape White Opal is a refined choice for collectors and designers who appreciate genuine color play, honest grading, and natural origin.