{"product_id":"1-65ct-etw-earth-mined-white-honeycomb-opal-oval-cabochon","title":"1.65ct ETW Earth-Mined White Honeycomb Opal – Oval Cabochon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.65ct ETW Earth-Mined White Honeycomb Opal – Oval Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the captivating beauty of this 1.65-carat earth-mined white honeycomb opal from Ethiopia. Featuring a fascinating honeycomb pattern and vibrant rainbow play-of-color, this oval cabochon offers an enchanting display of natural optical beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Honeycomb Precious Opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.65ct ETW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval Cabochon, Polished Both Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.0 x 8.0 x 4.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slightly Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical Phenomenon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rainbow Play-of-Color, Honeycomb Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth-mined Ethiopian white honeycomb opal weighing 1.65ct ETW, featuring an oval cabochon, slightly included clarity, and beautiful multicolored play-of-color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable opal displays a distinctive honeycomb pattern accompanied by flashes of red, orange, green, yellow, violet, and blue. The combination of its light body color and colorful optical effects creates a fascinating appearance that changes with viewing angle and illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneycomb opal is especially admired for its cellular pattern of play-of-color, resembling the geometric structure of a honeycomb. This captivating optical effect results from the interaction of light with the microscopic structure of precious opal, creating brilliant spectral colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthiopia is internationally recognized for producing remarkable precious opals, including specimens with vivid rainbow flashes and unusual play-of-color patterns. Ethiopian opals are particularly popular among collectors seeking distinctive optical phenomena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1.65 carats and measuring 10.0 x 8.0 x 4.7 mm, this opal offers attractive proportions for a custom pendant or collectible gemstone display. Its polished oval cabochon shape beautifully showcases the honeycomb pattern and shifting colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal has a Mohs hardness of approximately 5.5 to 6.5 and requires gentle handling. Ethiopian opals may be hydrophane, meaning they can absorb liquids. Avoid prolonged water exposure, oils, chemicals, and sudden temperature changes to help preserve the gemstone's appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual Ethiopian honeycomb opal combines fascinating natural patterning, colorful rainbow flashes, and classic oval cabochon styling in a memorable loose gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Stock Code: ABMM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeywords: loose gemstone, earth-mined opal, Ethiopian opal, white opal, honeycomb opal, honeycomb pattern opal, precious opal, rainbow opal, play of color opal, 1.65ct opal, oval cabochon opal, slightly included opal, multicolor opal, spectral flash opal, natural Ethiopian gemstone, collector opal, custom pendant gemstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Gemstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68647256817945,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9196\/9305\/files\/1.65ctETWEarth-MinedWhiteHoneycombOpal_OvalCabochon.webp?v=1794519083","url":"https:\/\/westcoastgemstones.com\/products\/1-65ct-etw-earth-mined-white-honeycomb-opal-oval-cabochon","provider":"West Coast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}