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2.07 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon White Opal from Ethiopia
Item ID: | K21154 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.64 Width: 7.96 Height: 4.66 |
Weight: | 2.07 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ethiopia |
Per carat price: help | $96 |
From the highlands of Ethiopia to the quiet light of our gem room, this translucent White Opal tells a story written in water and silica, patience and skill. Born in ancient volcanic basins where mineral rich solutions hardened over millennia, this oval shaped multicolor opal has been gently released from its matrix and carried to our cutters. At 2.07 carats, with dimensions of 10.64 by 7.96 by 4.66 mm, the gem was shaped into a classic cabochon to reveal its inner fire. Under hand tools and careful eyes the stone emerged eye clean, evaluated at eye level, with light color intensity and an excellent polish that lets flashes of green, red and soft orange drift across a pearly, translucent background. There has been no enhancement, the play of color is wholly natural, and the origin of this piece is Ethiopia, a source known for its lively and characterful opals. The Natural Gemstone Company brings this opal to you after rigorous selection, each facet of its journey recorded from rough to finished jewel.
Owning this White Opal is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship, as well as a living connection to the earth and the hands that shaped it. The cabochon form maximizes the stone's characteristic opalescence, making it ideal for a centerpiece ring, a pendant, or a bespoke commission where the setting will both protect and frame the gem. Because the opal is eye clean and unenhanced, its value lies in rarity and integrity, qualities that are preserved through thoughtful design and careful wear. At The Natural Gemstone Company we pair stones like this with experienced setters who understand how to balance metal, light and protection, ensuring the final piece endures as an heirloom. To wear this opal is to carry a small geological chronicle, to add a jewel with measurable dimensions, precise weight, and unmistakable character to your collection. It is both a sensual delight and a considered acquisition, a gem that rewards the eye while promising longevity through excellent polish and honest origin.
