2.20 Ct. Multi Color White Opal (Light Opal) from Ethiopia

This piece is a White Opal Light Opal, a translucent multi color specimen weighing 2.20 carat, supplied by The Natural Gemstone Company, with exact dimensions of 13.24 by 8.09 by 4.89 millimeters. The cutting style is faceted, executed in a mixed brilliant schema that marries a conventional brilliant crown to a modified pavilion arrangement, a configuration chosen to maximize internal refraction and to deliver balanced play of color across the pear outline. The weight to dimension relationship and the measured length to width ratio of approximately 1.64 yield a classic elongated pear proportion, well suited for center stone applications, while the measured depth corresponds to approximately thirty seven percent of the stone length, a depth profile that supports stable light return without excessive pavilion thinning. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a practical clarity tier that does not compromise the opal character or the visual transmission of flash, the color intensity is described as light which permits the pastel ground to act as a neutral canvas for distinct red and green flashes, and the polish is excellent which preserves facet crispness and minimizes surface diffusion of light. There has been no enhancement applied to this natural Ethiopian white opal, and its origin contributes to the characteristic hydrophane tendencies and translucency associated with quality material from that region.

From a custom jewelry perspective the pear shape and the mixed brilliant faceting make this stone particularly adaptable to a range of mountings where precise geometry and stable seat are required. The tapered point and the fuller rounded base provide two natural anchor zones, one allowing a tapered clamp or prong to protect the apex, the other providing a wider table platform for secure seat and light ingress. The length to width ratio of approximately 1.64 is optimal for both ring center stones and pendant focal points, providing an elegant silhouette that elongates the finger or neckline without overpowering typical design proportions. The moderate depth, approximately thirty seven percent of length, permits bezel settings to retain sufficient metal girdle support while still allowing an open gallery for back lighting, a technique that enhances the internal interference colors of the opal. For fine setting work we recommend either a partial bezel with an open gallery or a low profile prong setting using three prongs at the crown and two at the base, or a five prong configuration for additional mechanical security, these approaches maximize both protection and light transmission for the light opal body.

Technically minded jewellers will appreciate how the mixed brilliant cut and the excellent polish interact to produce efficient internal return and controlled color flashes, the crown facet array broadens the zone of entrance angles while the modified pavilion facets break up internal wavefronts, which enhances the discrete reds and greens visible in this specimen. The very slightly included clarity at eye level indicates that inclusions are minimal and most likely internal to the body rather than surface breaking, allowing craftsmen to orient the stone so that minor internal features are positioned toward the pavilion or the lower part of a setting to reduce visibility while maintaining structural integrity. Because this is a natural unenhanced Ethiopian white opal, standard care recommendations apply, ultrasonic and steam cleaning are not advised, and secure mechanical settings are preferred over adhesive only methods. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a technically robust choice for bespoke work, suitable for precision bezel cutters, custom prong designers, and jewellers seeking a translucent play of color focal stone that combines manageable size, reliable proportions, and uncompromised natural origin.