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0.90 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon White Opal (Light Opal) from Australia
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Item ID: | K22306 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.04 Width: 7.97 Height: 2.13 |
Weight: | 0.90 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $440 |
As a gemstone specialist with The Natural Gemstone Company, I am pleased to present a rare and evocative White Opal, Light Opal, a translucent 0.90 carat round shape multi color white opal, with dimensions 8.04 x 7.97 x 2.13 mm, crafted in a classic cabochon cutting style. This gem carries a clarity grade of slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with medium color intensity and an excellent polish, enhancement no enhancement, origin Australia. The surface displays soft, cloudlike flashes of color that move with every turn, delicate play of fire that hints at peaches, greens, and blues beneath a moonlit white field. The cabochon form honors centuries of tradition, presenting the opal as a smooth, domed mirror to light and memory, an ideal canvas for the opal type White Opal, Light Opal that collectors and designers alike prize for its balance of subtlety and iridescent drama. For those who cherish natural provenance, this Australian stone arrives untouched, an honest expression of nature that invites both admiration and intimate connection.
White opal has been treasured through the ages, and this piece speaks in the same language of history and timeless romance that once moved emperors, poets, and caravans under desert skies. From ancient lore that called opal a token of hope and purity, to the European courts that valued it as a symbol of fidelity and renewal, the white opal has always worn the patina of legacy. This cabochon, with its translucent body and slightly included character, feels like an heirloom reclaimed from another century, a talisman that traces a lineage of lovers who exchanged small, luminous stones as vows. The multi color flashes evoke a story of two nights converging, where a pale moonbeam meets the first blush of dawn, producing an instant of color that becomes a promise. Its medium color intensity lends the gem a quiet power, an intimacy that does not shout but whispers, an invitation to behold and to remember. The very slight inclusions, visible at eye level to a discerning observer, are not imperfections in the romantic sense, they are the fingerprint of the earth, tiny archives of time that deepen the gems personality and make its glow feel honest and lived in. When set in a traditional bezel or a classical open back setting that honors the stone, the opal radiates a sense of continuity, connecting the wearer to a lineage of design that prizes balance, restraint, and the beauty of natural phenomena.
For a client seeking a piece that blends history, sentiment, and wearable elegance, this White Opal Light Opal is an exquisite choice, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to help translate its character into a lasting jewel. Consider a simple gold or platinum bezel that echoes the cabochon shape, a signet or pendant that leans into the gems soft luminosity, or a vintage inspired ring that highlights the opals multi color play against a warm metal setting. The gem responds beautifully to light and movement, so designs that allow air and light to interact with the underside will reveal new flashes across days and seasons. Care wise, treat the opal with the reverence of a classic, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes, clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, and store it separately to preserve its excellent polish and its delicate face. As a natural, untreated Australian opal with no enhancement, it carries both rarity and authenticity that makes it particularly suitable for those who value tradition, provenance, and the subtle drama of natural color play. If you wish, we can provide detailed mounting suggestions, period design references, and customizations that honor the gems inherent character, ensuring that the finished piece is not only beautiful, but wearable and timeless.
This White Opal, Light Opal, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, is more than a gem, it is a small story waiting to become part of a larger one, an artifact that pairs ancient origins with contemporary sensibility, ideal for anyone who treasures heirloom quality and narrative in their jewels. Its measurements, 8.04 x 7.97 x 2.13 mm, and weight, 0.90 carat, make it versatile for classic designs, and its cabochon cut and excellent polish highlight a play of color that is at once soft and compelling. The slightly included clarity, evaluated at eye level, lends the piece an honest patina, a reminder that beauty is often found where natural history leaves its mark. If you seek a gem that speaks of enduring love, quiet legacy, and the gentle march of time, this Australian white opal offers all of that and more, and I am delighted to assist you in making it the centerpiece of a treasured jewel.























