1.64 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia

From the heart of ancient Australian landscapes this opal began its long, quiet journey, formed over millennia as silica rich waters seeped into seams and cavities of ironstone and sandstone, laying down layer upon microscopic layer until a solid, light filled gem emerged, at The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that slow creation and bring its stories to you, this White Opal carries the memory of wind and time, the same ground that has yielded some of the world's most beloved opals, and it has been gathered with respect for the land and for the cultural traditions that surround these stones, Indigenous Australians have long regarded opals with wonder and story, and every piece we handle is seen as a continuation of that living heritage, the opal you see here traveled from raw to polished under careful hands, each step preserving the stone's soul and revealing the subtle, multicolored fire that makes opal so intimate and personal.

This particular gem is a translucent, multicolor White Opal weighing 1.64 carat, shaped into a classic oval with precise dimensions of 10.27 x 8.20 x 3.09 millimeters, it has been formed and finished as a cabochon cut to best reveal the play of color within its depths, the surface reveals a soft, inviting dome that catches light and sparkles with pinpoint flashes, its clarity is assessed as eye clean, evaluated at eye level, meaning that under typical viewing there are no inclusions that distract from the opal's beauty, the color intensity is light, providing a delicate, ethereal backdrop that allows greens, faint reds, and occasional flashes of other hues to dance across its white body, the polish is excellent, a glass like finish that enhances both the gem's translucency and its internal pattern, no enhancement has been applied to this stone, it is natural and untreated, the Australian origin is a hallmark of quality for White Opal, and this piece exemplifies the country’s talent for producing stones that pair purity of body with lively color play.

When our lapidaries selected this rough, they saw a promise in the opal's internal pattern, the decision to cut a cabochon oval was intentional, cabochon cutting preserves weight and maximizes the visible fire by creating a curved surface that refracts light gently, the 10.27 by 8.20 by 3.09 millimeter profile gives the gem a substantial presence without overwhelming a delicate setting, the gentle dome also adds resilience for daily wear when properly set, imagine this opal cradled in a warm yellow gold bezel, where the white body would glow against the metal, or set in cool white gold or platinum to highlight the cooler green flashes for a contemporary look, because the polish is excellent and the stone is eye clean, a minimal bezel or low profile prong can showcase its surface, the light color intensity makes it versatile for rings, pendants, or earrings, it will sit beautifully as a solitaire where the play of color becomes a personal, moving center, our craftsmen at The Natural Gemstone Company can advise on settings that protect the cabochon dome while showing its full beauty, we recommend a protective bezel for daily wear, particularly for rings, and suggest avoiding high pressure settings that could stress the opal.

Beyond the physical details this White Opal carries a lived story, from the patient geology of Australian fields to the thoughtful hands that shaped its form, owning this gem is an entry into that story, it invites quiet reflection and a sense of continuity between earth and human craft, because it is natural, untreated, and eye clean, it offers authenticity for collectors and dreamers alike, practical care is simple and respectful, opal is sensitive to sudden temperature changes and harsh chemicals, we advise gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and prolonged exposure to intense heat or drying agents, when not worn keep it separate from harder stones to prevent scratching, The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind this opal with full transparency, we provide detailed measurements, weight of 1.64 carat, the exact dimensions 10.27 by 8.20 by 3.09 millimeters, confirmation of cabochon cut, clarity grade eye clean, evaluated at eye level, light color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, and Australian origin, if you would like additional photographs or a short video to see the play of color in motion, or if you wish to discuss custom settings or certification for appraisal, our gem specialists are ready to guide you, this opal is unique and small variations in pattern and color give it a personality all its own, we invite you to add it to your collection and to carry forward the story it began so long ago.