OPAL MINING – White Cliffs

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On a scale of one to ten Opal is easily the hardest gemstone to try and value. Opal has an infinite number of variables including color, pattern, brightness and origin. Opal has a complicated classification system for valuations that is much harder than diamonds or any other gemstones.

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On a scale of one to ten Opal is easily the hardest gemstone to try and value. Opal has an infinite number of variables including color, pattern, brightness and origin. Opal has a complicated classification system for valuations that is much harder than diamonds or any other gemstones.

If you are ready to take the plunge and purchase your first Opal or if you are an avid collector, this article is going to walk you through the 10 factors that contribute to the final price of an Opal.

Given that there are 10 separate factors that con contribute tot he final price of an Opal, there is a certain degree of movement in pricing. Many Opal miners can under or over value their opals when it relates to supply and demand and what market they are selling to. Many buyers on Opal Auctions use our ITEM WATCH to track what Opals sell for.

Over many years there has been guidelines developed on how to value Opal. We are going to explore the 10 factors that contribute to an Opals final value. These factors are:

  1. Color
  2. Direction / Play Of Color
  3. Pattern
  4. Body tone
  5. Brightness
  6. Shape
  7. Inclusions
  8. Which Opal Field
  9. Natural vs Treated
  10. Country Origin

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