1.28 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia

From the quiet red earth of Australia comes a small miracle of light, a White Opal that began its life as microscopic spheres of silica carried in ancient waters, settling into cavities and fissures over millions of years. In the outback where miners follow the traces of old waterways, this opal was carefully extracted, a translucent gem that carries the gentle milky body of classic White Opal. As the rough stone traveled from the mine to the cutter, it revealed hints of green and red fire beneath its surface, a subtle play of color that seems to move when the stone is turned. The story of this gem is one of slow geological patience and human care, a passage from the deep past into a form that can be worn and admired, each shimmer a reminder of the time and place that created it.

In our workshop at The Natural Gemstone Company artisans shaped this piece into a perfect oval cabochon, preserving its natural translucency and enhancing the scattered bursts of multicolor flash. This is one beautiful translucent 1.28 carat oval shape multi color opal, White Opal, with dimensions 9.95 x 7.74 x 2.68 mm, cabochon cut, clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, medium light color intensity, excellent polish, enhancement no enhancement, origin Australia. The cutter worked to balance the dome and table so that the internal fire is visible from many angles, while the polish brings a soft satiny glow that complements the suspended color patches. For the collector who appreciates natural character, the very slight inclusions are a mark of authenticity, not a flaw, and the absence of enhancement means the stone is as the earth intended. This opal sits beautifully in a delicate pendant or a refined ring setting, where its subtle colors will respond to candlelight and daylight alike. When you choose this gemstone from The Natural Gemstone Company you are choosing a piece with provenance and personality, a gem that carries the story of its landscape and the hands that shaped it, and we recommend gentle care, avoiding harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, storing it wrapped in a soft cloth when not worn, so that its quiet, shifting beauty can be enjoyed for generations.