1.13 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia

There is a kind of beauty that seems older than language, that feels like something found in an ancient tale or an heirloom chest passed down through generations. This white opal, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, carries that quiet authority. Its translucent body holds a soft, luminous ground, and within that gentle mist flashes of green and blue and rose appear and vanish like memory. The gem seems to gather light and give it back in a thousand small affirmations, a play of color that is both modest and endlessly changing. In an age where trends come and go, a gemstone such as this speaks to continuity and to the pleasures of objects that age with dignity.

Let me describe the gem with precision, because the facts here are part of the charm. This is one beautiful translucent 1.13 carat oval shape multi color opal, with dimensions of 8.96 x 7.06 x 3.16 mm. It is fashioned in a classic cabochon cut, a style chosen for centuries to reveal the inner fire of the opal rather than facets. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that to the unaided eye the surface reads as luminous and nearly pure, while a gemologist can note the natural inclusions that tell the story of formation. The color intensity is medium light, an ideal balance that allows the body color to remain soft and inviting while permitting the play of color to shine. The polish on this piece is excellent, a smooth finish that enhances the opal effect. There has been no enhancement, and its origin is Australia, a land that has supplied some of the finest white opals known to collectors. The opal type is White Opal, a category prized for its pale ground color which lifts and displays internal color in the most subtle and refined manner.

The cabochon cut is not simply a technical choice, it is a dialogue with history. For centuries gem cutters have favored domed tops for opal because this shape maximizes the gem s internal light show. Imagine the gem set in an antique inspired bezel, or cradled in a simple open halo that lets light pass through and around its edges. In the days of the Romans the opal was revered for its ability to show the colors of other gemstones, and in medieval lore it was said to preserve the color and clarity of its wearer. These stories are the patina of our relationship with such stones. A white opal with the dimensions and carriage of this specimen becomes more than decoration. It becomes a talisman of taste, a voice of continuity for anyone who prefers the cadence of classical jewelry over the instant flash of fashion.

This particular piece through its size and temperament lends itself to designs that honor restraint and craftsmanship. At 1.13 carats it is substantial enough to command attention in a ring, yet delicate enough to wear daily in a pendant or an elegant pair of earrings. Its oval shape reads as timeless and versatile, a silhouette favored by jewelers since Georgian and Victorian times. Consider a warm rose gold bezel to complement the opal s soft warmth, or a cool platinum mount to accentuate the cooler flashes of green and blue. For those who imagine heirloom pieces, settings that use hand engraved shoulders or milgrain details will echo the gem s classical spirit. Because there is no enhancement to the stone, its natural state invites craftsmen to highlight authenticity rather than disguise it, and its excellent polish means it will capture and return light in a way that feels alive from every angle.

If you trace the history of the opal, you reach the Australian fields where the light of another continent carved these treasures from ancient silica deposits. Australian opals have a reputation built over generations of miners and cutters who learned to coax color and life from difficult material. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this Australian white opal in its natural, unenhanced condition. There is a quiet rarity in an unaltered stone, an integrity that collectors and connoisseurs appreciate. Because the gem is very slightly included at eye level, it carries the mark of nature rather than the perfection of the laboratory. That authenticity matches the values of those who collect not only for beauty but for story. Caring for such a gem is straightforward, a simple ritual of gentle cleaning and mindful storage that keeps it ready to be passed on.

If this white opal calls to you, it will reward you with an enduring presence. The measurements and specifications are clear and honest, and the gem s appeal is both immediate and long lived. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and the description of this piece, and we welcome inquiries for custom settings or further images and information. For anyone drawn to objects that connect the present to the past, that make a quiet statement about taste and continuity, this multi color white opal offers a way to wear history without ostentation. It is a small, luminous archive of light, ready to become part of someone s legacy.