Natural White Ethiopian Opal Stone 3.4 Carats Oval Cabochon Shape 16X10mm
Description
This white Ethiopian opal is a natural oval cabochon of 3.4 carats, measuring 16 x 10 mm. It comes from Ethiopia, and an IDL lab report is included.
Opal details
- Stone: Natural white Ethiopian opal
- Shape: Oval cabochon
- Weight: 3.4 carats
- Size: 16 x 10 mm
- Colour: White
- Origin: Ethiopia
- Lab report: IDL
A long oval for pendants and rings
The 16 x 10 mm shape is long and slim, which flatters the finger in a ring. It also hangs nicely as a pendant on a fine chain. In white gold or silver, the white opal looks clean and modern.
Protecting an opal setting
A bezel setting, where metal wraps around the edge, gives a cabochon extra protection. Ask for one if you plan to wear the ring every day. A bezel also gives the ring a smooth, modern edge.
Our gemstone authentication page explains how we test opals and other gems.
About Opal
Opal is hydrated silica made of tiny spheres that split light into flashes of colour, called play-of-colour. Main types include white, black, crystal and fire opal.
- Mineral: Opal (hydrated silica)
- Hardness: 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale
- Main sources: Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil
- Treatments: Some opal is stabilised or treated to darken its background, and thin opal may be sold as doublets or triplets; ask us about any stone to see its treatment.
- Care: Keep opal away from heat, sudden temperature changes and ultrasonic cleaners, and wipe it with a soft damp cloth rather than soaking it.
Buying from Raza Gems: in Dubai since 2005, lab reports on major stones, 7-day returns and insured worldwide shipping.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery: UAE AED 25, 2–3 business days. Worldwide AED 199, 5–10 business days, tracked and insured.
Dispatch: loose stones in 1–2 business days, ready-made jewellery in 2–3.
Returns & Authenticity
7-day returns: loose stones and ready-made jewellery can be returned within 7 days of delivery, unused, with their certificate and packaging.
Authenticity guarantee: if a recognised lab finds a stone is not as described, we refund the full price and the lab fee.
Made to order: custom pieces can't be returned unless faulty.