2.92 Ct. Multi Color White Opal (Light Opal) from Australia

This listing describes an opaque white opal, identified as White Opal, also known as Light Opal, sourced from Australia, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. The specimen weighs 2.92 carat, and has an oval outline with dimensions of 15.63 x 11.80 x 2.52 mm. The gem is fashioned in a tablet cut, a flat dome style that preserves the body color while maximizing the internal play of color, and is finished with an excellent polish. The piece is untreated, with no enhancement, and was evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, indicating the absence of inclusions that are visible to the unaided eye under typical inspection conditions.

Optical and material characteristics are described in straightforward gemological terms to support informed selection and design decisions. The body color registers as a light white matrix with medium color intensity, providing a soft luminous backdrop against which the multicolored play of color appears. Observed flashes include predominantly cool green and blue tones, with occasional flashes of violet and pale pink, distributed in a patchy pattern across the tablet face. The tablet cut yields a broad, mostly planar surface that reveals these color patches consistently across the face, rather than concentrating color into small isolated spots. Clarity is graded as eye clean, as mentioned, and the surface polish is excellent, producing crisp reflected light and clear color separation when the stone is rotated under light. The opacity contributes to the stone s character, supporting a diffuse internal shine rather than full transparency, and the moderate thickness of 2.52 mm preserves durability for practical jewelry use while maintaining a pleasing profile when set.

Practical considerations for setting, care, and application are provided without promotion, to assist in technical planning and long term maintenance. Given its oval tablet shape and overall dimensions, the stone is well suited for a variety of settings including bezel mountings, low profile prong settings that protect the girdle, and flat backed mounts for pendants or brooches where the tablet face can be showcased. The moderate thickness and opaque nature reduce the risk of chipping compared with very thin freeform pieces, though standard precautions applicable to opal should be observed, including avoidance of high impact, sudden temperature changes, and prolonged exposure to strong chemicals. Cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soapy water is recommended, avoiding ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Provenance from Australia is noted, and no enhancements were applied, which may be relevant to labelling, valuation, and certification. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the documented measurements and described attributes, and can provide additional technical information or imagery upon request for use in design specification or appraisal workflows.