White opal jewellery features a translucent to opaque milky base that diffuses light into soft spectral colors. This variety of precious opal rates 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making sterling silver bezels and prong settings ideal for protection during wear. Our collection includes over 130,000 white opal pieces set in .925 sterling silver, each stone showing its own pattern of color play against that characteristic pale body tone.
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White opal has a light or milky body tone, while black opal has a dark base and boulder opal forms attached to its host rock. The pale background in white opal creates softer, more diffused color play.
White opal contains water and rates 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, extreme heat, and harsh chemicals. Clean with a soft damp cloth and store away from direct sunlight.
White opal works for engagement rings with protective settings like bezels, though it requires more care than harder stones. Its softer hardness means removing the ring during physical work or cleaning.