8.71 Ct. Cabochon White Opal from Australia

Imagine a dawn folded into a gem, a soft oval of moonlit color that seems to breathe with its own quiet light. This White Opal, a singular 8.71 carat treasure, measures 17.45 x 14.21 x 7.16 mm, and has been shaped into a gentle cabochon cut that flatters the stone while revealing a delicate, multi color play beneath its opaque white body. Hues of rose and seafoam, of mint and citrus, drift and glow across the surface with medium color intensity, as if auroras have been captured within a pearlescent shell. The polish is excellent, so every curve reflects and refracts light with soft intention, and with no enhancement from human hands, this opal carries the honest signature of the Australian earth from which it was born. Hold it between your fingers and you will feel the old, slow song of creation, a romantic whisper preserved in polished silica.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish stones that invite both admiration and gentle stewardship, and this opal is no exception. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness the gem rates about 5.5 to 6.5, softer than sapphires and diamonds which sit much higher, and more delicate than quartz and many common jewelry stones. That degree of tenderness makes this White Opal ideal for cherished pieces that are worn with care, and it responds beautifully to settings that protect its edges, such as a bezel or a low crown surrounded by a protective halo. To preserve its glow avoid strong knocks, harsh chemicals, steam, and ultrasonic cleaners, and clean it with warm soapy water and a soft cloth before storing it in a padded space away from harder gems. In the right embrace this opal will become a lifelong companion, a stone that catches the light of your days and returns it in soft, shifting color, a romantic witness to every promise and quiet joy.