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1.95 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K2554 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.23 Width: 8.2 Height: 3.53 |
Weight: | 1.95 Ct. |
Color: help | White |
Color intensity: help | Near Colorless |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $120 |
The captivating journey of this exquisite 1.95 carat white opal commenced deep within the earth's crust millions of years ago. This gemstone, with its enchanting translucency and alluring play of color, embodies the remarkable facets of nature's craftsmanship. Emerging from the renowned opal fields of Australia, this oval shape opal has been masterfully crafted by geologic forces, giving it unique characteristics that are appreciated by connoisseurs across the globe. The gradual deposition of a silica-rich solution in the ancient beds of a prehistoric inland sea initiated the formation of this opal. Over geological timescales, countless cycles of evaporation condensed these microscopic silica spheres into a miraculous solid form, subsequently filling the cracks and cavities of ironstone sediments over time.
The internally complex matrix of this opal reveals a cabochon cut, which has been meticulously finished to an excellent polish by skilled artisans at The Natural Gemstone Company. The cabochon cut, a timeless technique used to epitomize the inner beauty of opals, emphasizes the opal's near colorless color intensity and headlines its captivating clarity. Slight inclusions, evaluated precisely at eye level, imbue this opal with character, a testament to its natural origin and the extraordinary conditions of its creation. Its dimensions, 10.23 x 8.20 x 3.53 mm, delineate an elegant geometry that is both rare and precise, perfect for integration into sophisticated jewelry settings.
It is the intricate interplay between light and the specially arranged layers of silica spheres filling this gemstone that defines its allure. The translucent backdrop of the white opal allows the ethereal spectrum of colors to dance across its smooth surface, captivating knowledgeable buyers with its vibrant yet harmonious display. Such appreciation for intricate detail and a natural formation makes this opal a prized possession. Each stone, much like a fingerprint, carries a tale written by the earth itself, narrating the sublime processes that culminate in the dazzling beauty encased within hand-crafted creations by The Natural Gemstone Company. This white opal is not merely a gemstone but a testimony to nature's grand tapestry and human craftsmanship's timeless dedication to unveiling this splendor with precision and passion.
