46.62 Ct. White Opal from Australia

From the red earth of Australia to the quiet light of your jewelry bench, this white opal carries a story that begins in ancient seas and ends in a modern treasure. Over millions of years, silica rich waters once seeped into seams and voids of host rock, depositing microscopic spheres that arranged themselves into the ordered arrays that give opal its most magical quality, the play of color. This particular piece is a translucent White Opal, a form of opal prized for its gentle, milky body tone that lets flashes of green, orange, and violet dance softly through the material. Born in one of the classic Australian fields, the opal took shape slowly, layer by layer, and carried with it the patient rhythms of the landscape. When light touches it, small flashes appear and retreat like a distant horizon, a luminous reminder of the stone's marine origins and the slow artistry of geological time.

When the rough came to our hands at The Natural Gemstone Company, we saw potential that called to be revealed. The stone you are considering weighs 46.62 carats, and measures 34.88 x 26.30 x 9.40 mm, offering a substantial presence that remains wearable and elegant. Its pear shape was chosen to enhance movement and to capture an array of color across a generous surface, and it was given a tablet cut that balances the desire for a broad, luminous face with the practical need to preserve thickness and durability. At eye level the clarity grades as eye clean, meaning that under normal viewing conditions the surface and interior present unfettered color, without the distraction of visible inclusions. The color intensity reads as medium light, a tone that allows for a delicate, pastel like background while permitting vivid flashes to emerge, and the polish is of excellent quality, a final touch that allows the stone to breathe and to show its play of color with clarity. There has been no enhancement, the stone is completely natural, and its Australian origin accompanies a lineage of famed opal producing regions.

The lapidary process for this opal was handled with restraint and respect, a deliberate approach that emphasizes preservation of natural beauty over aggressive shaping. The tablet cut is effectively a shallow dome with broad, flat facets that encourage a soft, even shimmer across the surface, and the pear outline was refined to create an elegant asymmetry that flatters a wide variety of design ideas. Our cutters worked to retain as much carat weight as possible while producing a silhouette that would sit comfortably in a bezel setting or sing when mounted as the centerpiece of a pendant. Because the piece is eye clean and shows a medium light body tone, designers may choose yellow gold for warmth or white metals for contrast, and the stone will adapt elegantly to either choice. The absence of enhancement means every flash of color is authentic, a direct echo of the natural microstructure within, and the excellent polish ensures the transitions of hue are presented crisply, with soft internal reflections that feel alive when the gem moves.

Owning this opal means carrying a fragment of Australia into your everyday life, a gem with a clear provenance and a clear statement of natural integrity. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document the origins of our specimens, and we stand behind the no enhancement note for this 46.62 carat White Opal. Care is simple, the stone benefits from gentle handling, avoidance of harsh chemicals, and storage away from extreme heat and sudden temperature change, and when set consider protective designs that reduce the risk of knocks, especially for larger, statement pieces. Culturally opal has been admired across many ages and regions for its shifting fire, often associated with hope, inspiration, and the secret gifts of the earth, and this translucent multi color example carries that same poetic presence while remaining a robust, wearable gem. For those who seek a centerpiece that is both narratively rich and technically harmonious, this opal invites creativity in design and quiet pride in provenance. If you would like further technical photographs, a viewing appointment, or assistance conceiving a setting that honors the stone, please reach out to The Natural Gemstone Company, and we will be pleased to guide you through the next steps in making this unique White Opal part of your collection.