3.60 Ct. White Opal from Australia

One beautiful translucent 3.60 carat oval shape multi color opal, with dimensions of 16.06 x 11.87 x 2.96 mm, is a rare offering from The Natural Gemstone Company, presented here as a White Opal that communicates elegance and subtle complexity. This gem is tablet cut, a style that gently flattens the dome to emphasize the stone's internal play of color while maintaining an elegant oval silhouette that sits comfortably in a variety of jewelry settings. The opal is translucent, allowing light to pass through enough to enhance its multi color flashes without losing the soft milky body tone that characterizes white opals. The clarity grade is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means there are natural features that tell the story of its formation and add character without detracting from its overall beauty. The polish is excellent, creating a smooth, reflective surface that showcases the internal color patches cleanly and makes the stone a pleasure to view and to set into fine jewelry.

Visually this White Opal presents an intimate display of color that shifts as the stone moves, with green and blue flashes visible against the pale, luminous body, and occasional hints of warmer tones depending on the angle of light. The tablet cut serves to concentrate these flashes into pleasing patches and veins, and the oval form measures a generous 16.06 x 11.87 x 2.96 mm, providing a substantial presence that works equally well as a centerpiece in a pendant or as a striking focal stone in a ring. At 3.60 carats the weight is significant for a white opal of this clarity and cut, offering a balance between wearable size and collectible value. The slightly included clarity grade is typical for natural opals from Australia and should not be mistaken for damage, rather it is evidence of authenticity and natural growth patterns. The excellent polish ensures that the surface is bright and free from machining marks, allowing the opal to present its play of color crisply and to reflect light attractively.

This opal hails from Australia, a source renowned for producing some of the world’s finest opals, and it has undergone no enhancement, which is an important consideration for collectors and connoisseurs. No enhancement means the color, translucency, and body tone are entirely natural, and the stone has not been subjected to treatments such as dyeing, smoke treatment, resin impregnation, or heating. For customers seeking authentic, untreated gems, this piece represents a true natural specimen that aligns with ethical collecting and long term appreciation. As a White Opal, it is prized for its delicate, luminous body and for the way it showcases play of color in softer, more ethereal tones than darker opals. This piece is suited for bespoke designs and can be set in gold or silver to complement the cool and warm flashes within the stone. For settings that emphasize protection and longevity, a partial bezel or a secure prong design with a protective lip will help shield the opal’s edges while allowing light to animate the surface.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on sourcing gemstones that blend aesthetic appeal with geological authenticity, and this White Opal is no exception. For designers and private buyers who value a gemstone with personality and provenance, this opal offers an excellent combination of size, color play, and natural origin, and it comes ready to be designed into an exceptional piece. Care for opals is straightforward, keep the stone away from harsh chemicals, avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat or drying agents, and clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners and steam. Due to the slightly included clarity, routine inspections by a trusted jeweler are recommended after setting to ensure settings remain secure and the stone retains its beauty. If you would like additional detailed images, a short video showing the play of color in motion, or assistance planning a setting, our team at The Natural Gemstone Company is available to guide you through options and to provide a certificate of authenticity upon request, ensuring confidence in your purchase and delight in wearing a genuinely natural, untreated, Australian White Opal.