Opal Cabochon - Height: 11 mm - Width: 8 mm- 0.5 g - (1)

Opal cabochons are polished gemstone pieces shaped with a smooth, rounded top and flat or slightly domed base, optimized to showcase the stone's natural play of colors. This opal cabochon, measuring 11 by 8 millimeters and weighing about half a gram, represents a small, fine specimen suitable for setting into rings, pendants, or earrings. Opals are composed of silica spheres arranged in microstructures that diffract light, producing a unique iridescence known as play-of-color, ranging through many hues. The understated weight and dimensions suggest it is a gemstone ideal for delicate jewelry designs. Opals require careful handling, as they are relatively soft compared to other gemstones, and their beauty is appreciated both in fine jewelry and as collector stones.