1.49 Ct. White Opal from Australia

There are gemstones that speak of an era, and then there are gems that carry a lineage. This handsome White Opal from Australia, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, belongs to the latter. We offer one opaque 1.49 carat oval shape multi color opal that measures 10.19 x 8.09 x 2.64 mm, cut in a tablet style to reveal an even, shimmering surface. The stone carries a medium light color intensity, and the play of color dances gently across its pale base, offering greens, blues, and flashes of orange when it meets light. The clarity grade is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, and the polish has been finished to an excellent standard. This opal has been heat treated to enhance its character, a traditional and subtle intervention that respects the gem while accentuating the qualities collectors and jewelers admire.

The tablet cut used on this oval White Opal is as much a nod to history as it is a practical choice for modern jewelry. This shallow, broad cut allows the internal fire to present itself across a flat plane, creating an appearance of depth and a constellation of color that seems to float just beneath the surface. Because the gem is eye clean, the tablet form becomes a canvas for color rather than a window into internal flaws, and the excellent polish completes the presentation with a soft, silken sheen. For those who favor classical settings, this opal is beautifully suited to a bezel setting that protects the stone while emphasizing its rounded outline, or to a simple prong mount for a more open view of the play of color. Its 1.49 carat weight and 10.19 x 8.09 x 2.64 mm proportions make it ideal for a signet style ring, a refined pendant, or a central accent in a vintage inspired brooch.

To understand this White Opal is to connect with the long and storied past of opal collecting across continents and cultures. Opals have been treasured since antiquity, prized by Roman nobles, adopted into the lore of Arabian storytellers, and elevated by European courts who associated the stone with purity and hope. Australian opal holds a special place in that history, not only for the quality and range of colors it yields, but for the remote and dramatic landscapes from which it comes. This particular stone, with its soft white base and multicolored flashes, carries the subtlety of classical taste while offering the modern collector a lively, wearable gem. It is the kind of stone that fits into a lineage, able to be set as a center for a family heirloom that moves from one generation to the next, gaining stories as it gains years.

Choosing this opal from The Natural Gemstone Company means bringing home a piece that balances natural wonder with considered craftsmanship. The heat treatment undertaken on this gem is a measured enhancement that stabilizes and refines the display of color, and care remains straightforward. Clean the opal gently with a soft cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals and prolonged exposure to extremes of temperature, and select settings that offer protection for the rounded tablet profile. For those who favor tradition, this White Opal lends itself to designs that celebrate continuity, such as a classic halo ring, a bezel set pendant on a simple chain, or a finely detailed brooch that highlights structure and line. In every one of these forms the opal retains its quiet authority, a reminder that true beauty often arrives softly, with steady luminosity rather than flash. This 1.49 carat, oval tablet cut White Opal from Australia is a gem for those who cherish legacy, and our team at The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to assist with notes on setting, provenance, and care so that this stone may begin its life as a treasured keepsake.