Louisiana Opal Cab | 21 carats

These rare cabochons showcase the natural beauty of Louisiana Opal, a unique material found only in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Formed when common opal naturally seeped into sandstone, this stone features opaline silica filling the pore spaces of the host rock—creating stunning, naturally occurring color play without any human enhancement.

Each cabochon displays vibrant flashes of color, with dominant hues of bright blue, soft lavender-toned blue, and glimmers of green that dance across the surface in the light. The polish brings out the fire beautifully, making them perfect for statement jewelry or collectors of American-sourced lapidary material.

• Natural opalized sandstone
• Untreated, unenhanced
• Sourced from the only known deposit in Louisiana
• Hard, stable, and takes a gorgeous polish
• Size: 21 carats 

This material is no longer actively mined, making these pieces increasingly difficult to find—especially with such vivid play of color.