OPAL MINING – Coober Pedy
$50.00
Natural Opal is always valued higher compared to treated Opal. Over the last few years smoked or treated Ethiopian crystal opal has been sold as natural Black Opal. This treatment is not permanent. Opal Auctions has sellers who must clearly state that the opal is treated. Unfortunately we now see lots of fake opals offered for sale, not only online but also spiced in parcels of rough opals.
Fake Opal or synthetic Opal is also somethng to watch out for. It is best to educate yourself on how to spot a fake Opal.
Opal doublets and triplets do not have the same stringent criteria as solid opals and are valued considerable less. It is important to be able to pick a doublet opal compared to a solid and this can be difficult when the opal is set into jewelry. Checkout these resources:
Natural Opal is always valued higher compared to treated Opal. Over the last few years smoked or treated Ethiopian crystal opal has been sold as natural Black Opal. This treatment is not permanent. Opal Auctions has sellers who must clearly state that the opal is treated. Unfortunately we now see lots of fake opals offered for sale, not only online but also spiced in parcels of rough opals.
Fake Opal or synthetic Opal is also somethng to watch out for. It is best to educate yourself on how to spot a fake Opal.
Opal doublets and triplets do not have the same stringent criteria as solid opals and are valued considerable less. It is important to be able to pick a doublet opal compared to a solid and this can be difficult when the opal is set into jewelry. Checkout these resources:
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