Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Black Moonsonte all set against a matrix

all set against a matrix of contrasting dark basalt

Indulge in an exquisite 3

Weight:  224gg

earthy palette of muted grays

Add a touch of natural elegance to your space with this one-of-a-kind piece

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico Black Moonsonte all set against a matrixIve always been fascinated by how certain minerals look when they are left partially embedded in their host rock, and this Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon is a perfect example of that natural contrast. In Spanish, "Cantera" translates to quarry or stone, which refers to the pinkish tan rhyolite matrix that surrounds the precious opal. Instead of being cut out as a traditional gemstone, these specimens are shaped and polished so that the opal sits like a