5.35 Ct. White Opal from Australia

At The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on presenting fine gems that combine natural beauty, honest grading, and real value. This piece is a White Opal from Australia, a translucent 5.35 carat oval, with dimensions of 15.81 x 10.79 x 4.92 mm. It is fashioned in a tablet cut that presents a broad, clean face, it carries an eye clean clarity grade as evaluated at eye level, its color intensity is medium intense, the polish is excellent, and it has no enhancement. Taken together these attributes place this opal in a category that balances visual impact with everyday wearability, and they make it a versatile choice for designers and collectors who want a natural, untreated gem that shows real play of color while remaining accessible compared to more extreme opal types.

When you compare this White Opal to other opals and to common market alternatives, several advantages become clear. Versus black opal this stone offers a softer, more ethereal presentation, with a lighter body tone that allows the multi color play to float across the surface in a way that reads as luminous and fresh rather than dramatic and high contrast. Versus Ethiopian hydrophane opals this Australian gem is stable and non absorbent, and it carries the assurance of Australian origin, which collectors often prefer for consistent structural integrity and predictable long term behavior. Versus assembled stones such as doublets and triplets, this single piece of solid opal requires no backing, capping, or resin, so the color dynamics you see are intrinsic to the material, not a product of composite construction. Versus synthetic opals this natural gem offers the subtle, irregular patterns and depth that most experienced buyers and lapidaries prize, because the play of color is created by natural silica sphere stacking rather than engineered repeatable patterns.

The tablet cut is especially well chosen for this material, because it preserves a generous surface area to showcase its multi color flashes while maintaining a comfortable profile for many settings. With an oval outline and a modest thickness of 4.92 mm the stone fits elegantly into rings, pendants, and brooches, and it will sit well in both bezel and closed prong designs, where the tablet shape emphasizes the internal iridescence instead of producing large domed reflections. The eye clean clarity grade means there are no visible inclusions at normal viewing distances, so the apparent color and pattern remain uninterrupted by blemishes that could distract or weaken the stone. The medium intense color intensity signals that the play of color is lively and observable under everyday lighting, yet the overall body tone keeps the gem wearable for daytime looks as well as evening wear. An excellent polish enhances light return and surface clarity, so in hand and on the jeweler bench you will notice a refined surface finish that translates into crisp color flicker and a pleasing tactile feel.

From a value and collection standpoint this opal represents a rare balance, because it is a sizeable, 5.35 carat solid White Opal with no enhancement, from a respected origin, and with a thoughtful cut that maximizes its visual assets. For customers deciding between stones, this one offers a superior combination of natural authenticity, practical proportions, and aesthetic appeal, compared with smaller solid opals that trade size for color, or with larger assembled pieces that reduce natural integrity. At The Natural Gemstone Company we source stones like this with strict attention to origin, treatment disclosure, and honest grading, because those factors determine long term satisfaction and resale value. Whether you are adding a meaningful centerpiece to a bespoke commission, selecting a signature stone for a limited edition collection, or choosing a lasting personal heirloom, this White Opal delivers a natural play of color, established provenance, and the confidence that comes with an untreated, well finished gem, all in a weight and shape that make it immediately wearable and enduringly desirable.