8.66 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Ethiopia

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present an opportunity reserved for discerning collectors and connoisseurs, an opportunity to own a singular, hand selected white opal that reads like a whispered secret in a world of common stones. This is a beautiful opaque, multi color white opal, weighing 8.66 carats, sculpted into an elegant oval form, with dimensions 17.12 by 11.39 by 9.47 mm, and finished as a smooth cabochon to showcase its living color. Sourced from the opal rich fields of Ethiopia, this specimen carries the soft, luminous body tone that defines fine white opal, while revealing a discreet yet captivating play of color that shifts with movement and light. The overall impression is one of gentle brilliance, a gemstone that does not clamor for attention but rewards close and thoughtful appreciation. Ownership of a piece like this places you among a select few who understand that rarity is not only about size or price, but about provenance, polish, and personality, qualities we steward carefully at The Natural Gemstone Company.

Technically exact and sensorially alive, this opal has a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to its natural origin and authentic character. The color intensity presents as medium light, allowing the multicolored flashes to appear as soft, internal fire rather than aggressive brightness, perfect for pieces that favor refinement over spectacle. The polish is excellent, a mirror like finish that enhances the cabochon dome and encourages the gem to reveal its internal mosaic of reds, greens, and pastel flashes at different angles. For stability and aesthetic enhancement, this stone has been heat treated, a commonly practiced and responsibly disclosed treatment that improves color play while maintaining the integrity of the material. The opal is opaque by nature, bringing solidity to its feel and an intimate, tactile quality that makes it ideal for signet style rings, bespoke pendants with a vintage sensibility, or custom cufflinks that demand understated luxury. Because we handle each piece with bespoke care, this opal will be delivered with a detailed description of its specifications and treatment history, ensuring you have full transparency and confidence in your acquisition.

Pieces of this character are seldom available, and when they are, they are quickly claimed by those who recognize their subtle distinction. As custodians of fine natural gemstones, The Natural Gemstone Company offers personalized consultation for setting this 8.66 carat oval white opal, including design suggestions that enhance its oval silhouette and cabochon dome, metal pairings that flatter its medium light body tone, and mounting techniques that protect the stone while maximizing visibility of its multi color play. We invite you to join an exclusive circle of clients who prefer rarity that whispers rather than shouts, clients who value provenance, meticulous finishing, and honest disclosure. Should you desire additional photographs, lapidary details, or bespoke design proposals, our specialists are ready to guide you through the commissioning process. Acquire this Ethiopian white opal and own more than a gemstone, own a private narrative of earth born beauty curated for the few who appreciate the soft but undeniable luxury of a truly special stone.