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1.02 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon White Opal (Light Opal) from Ethiopia
This loose stone ships by Oct 15
Item ID: | K26097 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.44 Width: 6.42 Height: 3.31 |
Weight: | 1.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ethiopia |
Per carat price: help | $120 |
This translucent 1.02 carat oval White Opal, light opal, measures 8.44 by 6.42 by 3.31 millimeters, and is fashioned as a cabochon. The cutting style maximizes the stone's internal play of color, and the piece displays intense color intensity with a multi color spectacle that includes prominent green, blue and red flashes across a pale body tone. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the surface presents an excellent polish that enhances brightness and depth. The specimen is untreated, no enhancement, and is sourced from Ethiopia, a locality known for high quality light opals with stable hydrous silica structure.
Opal typically registers approximately five and a half to six and a half on the Mohs hardness scale, which places it below harder gem materials, however several attributes of this gem support regular wear in well considered jewelry designs. The cabochon profile and the measured depth of 3.31 millimeters reduce sharp edges and help distribute potential impact, lowering the likelihood of chipping. The very slightly included clarity and the excellent polish contribute to surface integrity and resistance to superficial abrasion. For daily wear the stone is best set in protective mountings such as full bezels or recessed settings, or as a pendant or brooch where direct knocks are less likely. Routine care involves avoiding exposure to harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, removing the piece during physical labor and sports, and cleaning with lukewarm water and a soft cloth or brush. When set with protection and maintained with appropriate care, this Ethiopian White Opal, light opal, will retain its play of color and surface quality for prolonged use.
The Natural Gemstone Company documents the gemological characteristics of this opal with clarity and transparency, providing full specification on weight, dimensions, cut, clarity, polish, enhancement status and origin. This technical presentation is intended to assist designers and clients in evaluating suitability for specific jewelry applications, balancing the opal's attractive optical properties with practical considerations for daily wear.
