r/Opal

These are claimed as lightning ridge opal but I just wanted to make sure they aren't Ethiopian before buying. I think they look solid (not doublet) based on the dome?

In the interest of learning, is this cheap necklace a lab/synthetic? It is fluorescent but does not phosphoresce. Thanks all!

I have to ask , before I go buy the products will Acetone really fix this? Its an Ethiopian opal that has hung in my room for months I only wore it once so im guessing the temperature changes turned it yellow and cloudy. It was a beautiful white with gorgeous fire and honeycomb. I just don't want to waste my time if it will not work. Its also on cheap silver so as you can see the silver is tarnished too but I have polishing wipes for that. Is there honestly any hope? Thank you guys.

Starting bid : 50$
Bid increment: 5$
Gemstone: Opal
Origin : Ethiopian
Cut: faceted
Size : 16x16 mm
Weight : 11.45 cts
Payment : PayPal
Shipping worldwide
Auction end on 16 May 9 pm New York time

I finally put my opal in acetone to soak because its yellow and cloudy. Can someone please tell me where to store it and how long to soak? Im really nervous i know nothing about this.

Hi, I bought this Opal ring in a lot of vintage jewellery. Now I found someone who is interested in the stone and wonder what a fair price would be. Theres a lot going on in the stone and I personally like it, but I know very little about Opals. It does not seem to be a triplet, but there might be some material under the stone as the setting is closed from the underside. The measurements are 16 by 12.5 mm, so I guess its in the 4 ct range. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. Thank you🙂

Pretty excited to get into dark crystal mintabie! Any tips when cutting this type of opal? I’ve cut a few mintabie, but not a lot.

Hey Guys

I have a black opal LR stone that has recently been cut from rough and it's one of those stones that I really can't stop picking up and looking at. It's a small little thing , 1.20 Carats and on first look it looks like a nice black polished piece of potch.... that is until the light catches it.

I have 3 questions in particular I would like some advice on.

1 - If you were to list this stone for sale how would you describe it in its current state.

2 - Price estimate in current state.

3 - Is there any chance the cut of the stone could be improved in its finish to get the colours popping or do we think it's already at its best?

Really appreciate any feedback and advice on this.

I just went to a gem show yesterday and met up with the Ethiopian dealer I bought from last time. However this time he didn't really have the best stones. I literally had to dig through them for 2 hours just to pick these out. How did I do?

The 2nd pic is a video gif, so it may take a little time to load. I also numbered the stones in the 3rd picture. Any idea of how much these should of cost me per carat? Also if anyone can help identify the flash color patterning on the opals, please feel free to let me know! I'm still extremely new to opals and I'm still learning!

NOTE: Opal #1 has a nick on the right side. I just loved the patterning on it so much that I had to get it!

Hey all, this is some of my collection of opals varying from boulder and black opal these were all mined from Australia by my grandmother.

Looking for someone in Brisbane or Ipswich, Queensland, Australia that could possibly value some of these items or all.

I bought this watch in Australia 30 years ago and remember it not being super cheap at the time but I don't remember anything else. Would anyone know anything about it?

Bought this at a flea market , and Google says its most likely a Peruvian opal.. it's translucent as well against the sun ..

Or that it could be a gem silica .. really not sure

Purchased at a flea market. I cannot make out the makers mark. Is this a real opal? Also, is this sterling silver? There is not the usual 925 or S or anything. Maybe the makers mark is N E something? Any help is appreciated!! I adore this ring and want to get it sized so I can wear it. Just need any info so I know which jeweler to take it to.

⚖️ Weight: 19.56 Carats

📏 Dimensions: 20 × 18 × 10.1 mm

🔥 Treatment: Heated

💰 Price: 20$ per carat

Worldwide shipping available with tracking.

PayPal accepted, other methods can be arranged as convenient for the buyer.

7-day return policy available if the stone does not match the description

Hi. I'm doing a commission and a client brought me this stone to use. I haven't taken it out of the gem case since the day they gave it to me. Is this spot normal? What is it?

Doesn't affect play of fire but it looks odd. I don't remember seeing it when I first saw it or I would have said something to them. Also never seen this before on any of my opals.

Thanks in advance.

TLDR: what is this spot? Doesn't affect play of colour.

Weight: 70.4 carats

Type: Smoked Opal Lot

Color: Fiery multi-color play

Treatment: Smoked

Origin: Ethiopia

Dimensions: 16×11×5.5 mm – 20.5×11×5.5 mm

Price: $12 per carat

🌍 Shipping worldwide available

🔄 7 days return policy available