Australian Black Opal

[jochart]

I hit a good sale Saturday morning in a very expensive neighborhood. Headed straight for the jewelry table and started a pile. I grabbed some silver pieces, a very nice ladies Gucci watch, a coach purse and this very unusual looking stone. Paid $20 for the lot. I showed the stone to a couple jewelers and they said it was an Australian black opal. 11 x 16 mm, 4.95 ct. dome-top cabochon. Value: $150 wholesale - $350 retail. Awesome color in it. I hope to get $200

 

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[randazzo1]

Awesome! Can’t beat $20. Can you post clearer photos of the stone?

 

[tamrock]

Pretty neat find.

 

[JimDon]

Beautiful color on that one. Well done

 

[Drmad7]

I’ve got a pair of opal earrings that I figure are Australian. Just have not listed them yet. You are inspiring me! Great score!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice!

 

[Rookster]

Very nice buy.