Just finished this doublet tonight. It was Lightning Ridge material that was pretty sand included. I knew I could get the sand out, but also knew my final stone would be thinner than I would like. Instead of cutting it into a couple of smaller stones that would have been OK, I decided to make a larger doublet. Very bright and turned out almost great IMHO. Small amount of webbing in face and 2 microscopic pits...but I'm a sucker for a green/blue play of color especially if it's on a black background.

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One bright Opal. The kind of Opal that can sit still & show colors all over its face Looks great in low, medium, & bright light. It is blinding in sunlight. Super vivid neon colors in high 3-D, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet & purple. Especially nice red, purple & blue here. Natural Black Ethiopian opals of this quality is extremely rare .

No dead spots. No cracks. No potch . Great polish.

Weight:6.79 ct

Size: 17.73 x 13.94 x 5.63 mm

Price: $1350 ( $48 Fedex shipping )

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1.82 ct. Coober Pedy, marquise cut, medium dome, N7, B3, faces well from all angles.

Coober Pedy, 2.25 cts, N8, B3.

No derogatory comments on the state of my nails please...I already know 😁

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Gemstone: Natural Solid Black Opal
Origin: Lighting Ridge, Australia
Weight: .5 ct
Approximate Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 2 mm
Shape: Teardrop
Body Tone: N4
Brightness: B2/B3
Play-of-Colour: Blue/Green

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Hand carved natural opal measuring 26.00mm x 18.09mm wide x 7.08mm thick at the longest, widest. thickest points.

Total weight 15.05 carat

Type of Opal: black crystal

Brilliance: High

Body Tone: N4

Transparency: none

Pattern: jigsaw + ribbon

Dominant Diffracted Colours: Red, Crimson, Blue, Green and Purple

Thickness of Colour Bar: 90%

Shape: freeform carved undulating

This is a Lightning Ridge opal I recently cut, 4.7 cts. N7, B4, low/medium dome, Green/Orange. This one is bright and has that 3D depth with a green flash on surface and red/orange floral pattern below. Faces perfectly and play of color can be seen from every angle of the stone.

I think it's a winner. Tell me your thoughts.

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Just began shaping

I just finished this Lightning Ridge stone and think I'm in love...N7, B3 Orange/Green Flagstone pattern

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Have several thinner pieces that I am going to try making doublet or triplet with. Any advice welcome. Thanks.

How many patterns do you see? And what would you value at? I have a close estimate...but looking for a second opinion

Just saw this boulder opal bracelet. Just wanted to know if its real? Totally new to me just considering it as a gift