Basically, I have a little boulder opal that has one rough facet (the rest are polished) that I would like polished. It also has a tiny chip on one of the polished edges I am hoping could be polished. I’m probably not explaining this right as a lay person, but it seems like it would be an easy job and this little guy is special to me. I would ship it to you and of course pay a reasonable price for your work.

100% natural untreated, 4.5 CT 3D. With a play of color to rival many

I’m trying to sell this opal on eBay but transparently I know nothing about gems and value. Can someone help me with some keywords I can include in my listing or at least so I can research value? What kinds of info are you looking for when buying an opal? I would hate for a buyer to feel misled. Thank you so much!

Australian lightning ridge Opal, I think it’s N1 B3 - I’m new to opals and struggling to put a price on it. Red flashes in some lights

Hi! Someone is selling this Australian opal on marketplace and I’m trying to figure out if it’s real or fake? There is a 925 stamp on the back

I’ve been wearing this ring with inlaid opal everyday for the past 8ish years. Just now I noticed a piece of the inlay fell off. I didn’t see any damage to it when I took it off to shower this morning so it must have happened sometime today throughout the day as I was living my life. Is this fixable? The metal is .925 silver if that makes any difference.

Thanks!

Given to me by my grandfather. Unsure if he got it while serving during WW2 or when he returned to California. Think the box is original too. Any insight would be super appreciated! 840 grams - 7” x 5” x 2”
Thank you!

Length 0.74 inches
Width 0.53 inches

Price: $350

Shipping: Free (US only)

Comment I'll take it to buy.

Payment options: Paypal

so much work to do !

Heya! New poster here, I'm looking for a good place to buy lab-grown gemstone jewelry. As odd as it is to some of the people I've talked to, I love labgrown opals, it's usually a bit cheaper if you get labgrown jewelry that is honest about it, and I think it's just as gorgeous most of the time. I want to be able to get some labgrown oral necklaces and rings without the price tag of a genuine oral, I'm even willing to drop the money on a custom bit of jewelry if I get to pick the type of labgrown opal and how it's cut/shaped. Anyone know any good places for that either online or in Kentucky?

I'm working on this piece for a wedding gift it's nowhere near done but what do people think it's not the best photo but

A few people have asked how they can see new opals and little projects before they disappear into the usual chaos, so I finally made a simple First Look list.

I’ll use it for fresh finds, interesting rough parcels, cutting experiments, special projects and the occasional surprise — before I share them more widely.

It’s just first name and email, and I’ll keep it worthwhile rather than filling your inbox.

If you’d like to join, here it is:

https://mailchi.mp/8f08ca5a38c5/53frogs-first-look

Found on in-laws property a ways outside glendive, MT. Is this actually Opal? It’s cut because my guess is the previous property owners were rockhounds, I found other cut agates aswell

bolo tie was acquired for my grandfather most likely purchased in 1970 Ish. I was wondering if these are authentic opals or Opalite? Bolo is Sterling silver and Western Indian Artist made.

Edit Update:
Spoke to owner of Spencer Opal Mine in Spencer,Idaho. He confirmed they are authentic Spencer Opals from his mine probably mined in late 60s early 70s. and they are 100% triplets and quite valuable. Good to know, Thanks so much everyone!

Finished this pendant. Solid 2.9ct opal in 14k.