Opal Cabochon - Height: 10 mm - Width: 8 mm- 0.49 g - (1)

An opal cabochon is a polished, domed gemstone cut commonly used to showcase opal's distinctive play-of-color without facets. The cabochon's smooth surface enhances the visible internal flashes of color typical of precious opal. Measuring roughly 10 by 8 millimeters, such stones are popular in rings, pendants, and earrings where their luminous quality can be fully appreciated. Opal cabochons are often sourced from Australia or Ethiopia and prized for their vibrant fire and translucency. They are cut to maximize size and color display, requiring skillful gem cutting to balance beauty with durability as opal is relatively soft. This makes cabochon-cut opals versatile and enduring components of fine gemstone jewelry.