Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

  1. #1
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    can you help me out here. this custy i have has bought me numerous things. mainly jewelery. well today he gave me a necklace that he said cost 2,000$ and that it was a austrialin opal. anyone know if this could be true? he said it was rare.

  2. #2
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jun 2006
    Location
    North side of no-where
    Posts
    2,279
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    It is white, perarlessent, or black and multicolored? *generally* black and multicolored is worth more. Is the necklace gold and did the necklace come from Australia? I often found it very difficult to obtain anything over 9 carrot gold in Austrlaia. That is about all I know.

    http://goaustralia.about.com/cs/prac...uyingopals.htm
    http://www.opalmine.com/
    http://www.opalsdownunder.com.au/
    One more cup of coffee for the road,
    One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
    To the valley below....

    Slowly moseying my way to the exit.
    A Blogging?

  3. #3
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    Quote Originally Posted by cherryripeboy
    It is white, perarlessent, or black and multicolored? *generally* black and multicolored is worth more. Is the necklace gold and did the necklace come from Australia? I often found it very difficult to obtain anything over 9 carrot gold in Austrlaia. That is about all I know.

    http://goaustralia.about.com/cs/prac...uyingopals.htm
    http://www.opalmine.com/
    http://www.opalsdownunder.com.au/

    THANK YOU! i'll be damned! it is a black opal. but when i first heard of it i thought it should be black. it is blue just like this....In a necklace form all around. i am selling this sucker!!! thank you for the research!

  4. #4
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jun 2006
    Location
    North side of no-where
    Posts
    2,279
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    No worries, I used help with some touristy friends and such. Something is kicking in my head. Take it to a jewler and get the carrot rating of both the necklace and opal. I've seen a few times where slivers have been used instead of a whole opal. Although I have not seen that with what your describing.
    One more cup of coffee for the road,
    One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
    To the valley below....

    Slowly moseying my way to the exit.
    A Blogging?

  5. #5
    madmaxine
    Guest

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    Could you post a close-up picture? With carat weight? I have some white Australian opals someone gifted me, I'm not sure how much they're worth.

  6. #6
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    he told me that it was worth more than the tv he bought me, which was 1,900. he has bought me other jewelry and said it was worth a certain price, im just going to get it all appraised.

  7. #7
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jun 2006
    Location
    North side of no-where
    Posts
    2,279
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    Actually I'm qutie curious on the necklace myself. I know it was a *bugger* to get more than 9ct gold in Australia. Well unless you wanted to pay ungodly sums, or went to foreign owned places. Most of the aussie shops, would only get the 18ct out for overseas customers.
    One more cup of coffee for the road,
    One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
    To the valley below....

    Slowly moseying my way to the exit.
    A Blogging?

  8. #8
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    actually it looks more like this..shit i can't pull the pic but here's the linkhttp://www.aussietreasurechest.com.au/shopdisplayproducts_homepage.asp?id=44


    it says solid black oval, strong colors, green blue, it sold for

  9. #9
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    oops sorry bout that, it sold for 2350. i cant show a pic cuz i dont have a web cam or a pic phone i will get it appraised and keep you updated.

  10. #10
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?


  11. #11
    Featured Member tootsie's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    on my couch
    Posts
    1,305
    Thanks
    26
    Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    there's the link, sorry if the other didn't show.

  12. #12
    aussiepunkshocker
    Guest

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    Quote Originally Posted by cherryripeboy
    Actually I'm qutie curious on the necklace myself. I know it was a *bugger* to get more than 9ct gold in Australia. Well unless you wanted to pay ungodly sums, or went to foreign owned places. Most of the aussie shops, would only get the 18ct out for overseas customers.
    Thats strange. I worked in a chainmaking factory here years and years ago. We used to make 18ct gold chains. I thought alot of our stock was for the Aussie market. Im not doubting you, I just wonder what the story is. Pity I didnt know...



    I dont know alot about Opals - shame on me, not only do I live in Australia, it's my birth stone too! The necklact sounds lovely though!

  13. #13
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jun 2006
    Location
    North side of no-where
    Posts
    2,279
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: austrailian opal..how much is it worth?

    Quote Originally Posted by aussiepunkshocker
    Thats strange. I worked in a chainmaking factory here years and years ago. We used to make 18ct gold chains. I thought alot of our stock was for the Aussie market. Im not doubting you, I just wonder what the story is. Pity I didnt know...

    http://www.chainmakers.com.au/

    I dont know alot about Opals - shame on me, not only do I live in Australia, it's my birth stone too! The necklact sounds lovely though!
    No worries, just my personal experience.

    Yep, the do have some one the Australian market. It was just a bugger finding them. You have better chance at a speciality opal store that dealt with foreigners, than any other kind of Jewler. Really used to piss off the Empress if we were looking for any jewlery in general, and all they had were 9ct chains. Of cousrse this lady of mine gets an alergic reaction to nickel... It is great for detecting inferor producs, but that is about it.

    Australia is one of the largest producers of gold if I'm correct, there is no reason other than price, (also including higher export value) keeping it out of the market.

    Someone else who knew where to look, would have better luck in the gold department. I did eventually learn where to look.
    One more cup of coffee for the road,
    One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
    To the valley below....

    Slowly moseying my way to the exit.
    A Blogging?

Similar Threads

  1. for what it's worth ...
    By Melonie in forum Member Boards
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 10-18-2008, 07:26 PM
  2. Worth It?
    By Bella21 in forum Stripping (was Stripping General)
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 07-28-2007, 02:42 PM
  3. take this for what it's worth ...
    By Melonie in forum Member Boards
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-04-2007, 07:03 PM
  4. Is it really all that worth it?
    By pinkispimp in forum Stripping (was Stripping General)
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 07-11-2006, 10:07 PM
  5. Would it be worth it?
    By Persona in forum Newbie Board
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-17-2005, 10:43 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •