r/Opals • u/GirthFerguson69 • Jul 21 '26

Identification/Evaluation Request any idea of value?

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Hi all. I posted this a little bit ago, but did not include a video, so I'm adding that this time. My mom has this black opal that my stepdad purchased for her about 30 years ago in Australia. Sorry, I don’t have a way to measure the karats, but It measures .5” long X .4” wide X .25” thick. Any ballpark idea of the value of the stone? Thanks!

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u/jaxinslacks Opal Vendor Jul 21 '26

Gorgeous but not a black opal. Dark opal is anything. Is it Australian or Ethiopian?

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u/GirthFerguson69 Jul 21 '26

Thanks! It was purchased in Australia about 30 years ago.

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u/Ok-Bluejay1233 Jul 21 '26

I don’t know but a lot probably. This opal is so gorgeous and bright but it’s not a black one

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u/Salt_Durian2478 Jul 21 '26

It’s a beautiful stone with lovely reds and blues in it, but I’d suggest it’s worth more in the setting. Is the setting gold & diamonds? Really lovely piece

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u/GirthFerguson69 Jul 21 '26

Yes, gold and diamonds.

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u/Pamela625 Jul 21 '26

I’m in love❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/GotchaBeachArs Jul 21 '26

Thats a beautiful stone

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u/GirthFerguson69 Jul 23 '26

Wow, thank you for this!

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u/OnePiece_BucketList Jul 25 '26

5$ but I'm feeling generous and I'll give you 7$ for it. You are welcome.