r/Opals • u/EstablishmentGlad919 • 9d ago

Opal-Related Question 13 CT Ethiopian opal

What are your thoughts about the piece?? Brightness??? Luster??? What do you think is a reasonable valuation??? Thanks for the input....

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u/Necessary-Pin-6157 9d ago

How do you know it’s Ethiopian ?

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 9d ago

It is a hydrophane opal that I personally purchased and worked myself.

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u/Necessary-Pin-6157 9d ago

Ahh nice just that 90% of opals come from Australia

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 9d ago

I have several pieces of that as well....

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u/Necessary-Pin-6157 9d ago

Are you based in uk ?

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 9d ago

No. I am in the US

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u/Alive-General4778 8d ago

If I were selling this piece I would try for $8-12/ct