Opal Cabochon - Height: 31.5 mm - Width: 12 mm- 2.42 g - (1)

Opal cabochons are polished, domed gemstones that highlight the unique play-of-color intrinsic to opals. This particular opal cabochon measures 31.5 mm in height and 12 mm in width, weighing 2.42 grams, making it a sizable stone ideal for various jewelry applications such as rings or pendants. Opal is a hydrated silica mineral famous for its iridescent flashes of color that can include blues, greens, reds, and more, resulting from the diffraction of light within its microstructure. Each opal cabochon is unique, with patterns that resemble a cosmic display or a miniature kaleidoscope. The cabochon cut enhances these optical effects by maintaining a smooth, curved surface rather than facets, allowing the colors to be viewed from multiple angles. Opals have been valued since antiquity both as decorative stones and for the mystique surrounding their changing colors.