1.28 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon White Opal (Light Opal) from Australia

This pear shaped White Opal Light Opal from Australia weighs 1.28 carats, and measures 11.96 by 7.77 by 2.57 millimeters, presented as a classical cabochon. The cutting style is a smooth domed cabochon with a well centered apex and symmetrical outline, optimized for even light return and stability in bezel settings. The dome height and 2.57 millimeter thickness provide a balanced depth to length profile that preserves the internal play of color while remaining practical for daily wear. The material is opaque with a medium color intensity body, exhibiting a multi color play of color dominated by green, red, and blue flashes that migrate across the surface as the viewing angle changes, a characteristic produced by tightly packed silica spheres within the opal microstructure. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, indicating minor internal irregularities and potch that do not materially interrupt the color pattern, and the polish is excellent, delivering a high gloss surface that enhances the perceived depth and color saturation.

From a gemological and setting perspective this specimen is unenhanced and natural, sourced from Australia, rendering it an authentic example of White Opal Light Opal suitable for collectors and precision setters. The specific gravity and hardness range typical to opal suggest cautious handling during prong work, and the cabochon form is recommended for bezel or flush mounts to protect the dome and preserve the play of color. The piece displays sound workmanship in terms of symmetry, polish, and apex placement, and its medium body tone allows the multi color flashes to read clearly under both natural and controlled light. The Natural Gemstone Company confidently offers this opal with full disclosure of its no enhancement status and origin, and is available to provide additional technical measurements, magnified imagery, and recommended mounting guidance for clients seeking a technically refined, visually dynamic opal for bespoke jewelry projects.