2.95 Ct. White Opal from Australia

This specimen is a translucent White Opal, presented as one 2.95 carat oval, with precise dimensions of 14.48 x 11.54 x 2.93 mm. The stone has been fashioned in a tablet cut, a shallow, slightly domed profile that maximizes face up play of color while maintaining a low overall profile for secure mounting. The tablet cut on this piece produces broad, patchy flashes rather than tight pinfire scintillation, which suits the inherent diffraction pattern of the material and the distribution of color within the opal. The body tone is characteristic of white opal, with a pale, neutral background that allows blue and green chromatic components to read clearly at a variety of viewing angles, while the translucency permits depth and internal layering of color to be observed under transmitted light. The overall color intensity is graded medium intense, which indicates a readily visible, balanced play of color without overwhelming dominance from a single hue.

Clarity is graded eye clean, evaluated at eye level, which confirms the absence of inclusions or potch that would be evident without magnification, and this contributes to a visually uninterrupted field for play of color. The surface finish is an excellent polish, achieved through careful progressive abrasives and final polishing techniques, typically employing fine laps and polishing compounds such as cerium oxide to achieve the high luster and minimal surface hazing that you see. There has been no enhancement to this opal, the piece is a natural solid White Opal from Australia, and it has not been assembled as a doublet or triplet. The provenance from Australia is material to its character, as Australian White Opals often exhibit consistent silica packing that produces stable, repeatable play of color over the stone surface, and collectors and designers prize such material for its natural, untreated state.

From a lapidary and setting perspective, the tablet profile and 2.93 mm depth should guide mounting decisions. The relatively shallow thickness and broad spread suggest a bezel or low profile setting to protect the girdle and perimeter from mechanical stress, while preserving the tablet face for maximum color display. Prong settings can be used, but they should be designed to avoid compressive force on the thin circumference, and seat the stone on a supportive bed to prevent flexing. The translucent character and medium intense play of color mean that light orientation matters, and designers often set the stone slightly off plane or with a subtle tilt to catch optimal flashes under ambient viewing. Care recommendations for this opal include avoidance of prolonged exposure to strong heat or rapid thermal shock, and keeping away from harsh ultrasonic or steam cleaning, as these processes can induce crazing in opals. Routine cleaning with a soft brush and mild, lukewarm water is sufficient to maintain the polish and clarity.

This multi color White Opal is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, and we provide all technical information to support design, appraisal, and conservation decisions. The combination of a precise tablet cut, eye clean clarity, excellent polish, and Australian origin, with no enhancements, positions this piece as a high quality natural opal suitable for bespoke jewellery projects where natural play of color and stable provenance are priorities. If you require additional technical documentation such as calibrated images, mounting templates, or a formal gemological report for insurance or appraisal, The Natural Gemstone Company can arrange those deliverables to accompany the stone, ensuring you have the full set of specifications needed to integrate this opal into a finished design.