Topic: 48 hour auction ***very big opal*** 15.44 cts Queensland, Australia (Read 1848 times)
January 21, 2012, 04:45:53 AM
No problem! Most colored gemstones are like this. You can buy a one-carat glass-filled ruby of low quality for $20. You can also spend $25,000 or more for a one-carat ruby if it is "pigeon's blood" red color and superior clarity and cut an totally untreated.
January 20, 2012, 06:44:29 PM
Thanks for the reply. I get it. I had no idea there could be such a huge price range, that seemed extremely weird to me.
January 20, 2012, 01:12:46 PM
I'll give you a hint- rarity!!! And quality is also a huge factor. Crystal cores tend to bring more money, and obviously the more color you see in the opal the better. Also it is hard to judge by a picture so know your dealer, and know the return policy!
I know it's a lousy answer but the more of them you own the more you will understand. Reading about stones helps as does seeing them in person, like at gem shows.
I know it's a lousy answer but the more of them you own the more you will understand. Reading about stones helps as does seeing them in person, like at gem shows.
January 20, 2012, 10:54:09 AM
Dave, I have a question. I was browsing through ebay searching for koroit opals. How come there's such a huge price discrepancy - from 20$ to a few thousand $?
January 17, 2012, 07:05:04 AM
Got the stone. It even came in a nice little box with a handwritten letter attached. The amount of work Dave puts into this is truly admirable. Will buy from him again 
January 09, 2012, 07:59:48 AM
SOLD to Vuce for 4.25BTC! Yes, shipping is free to Europe or USA. You will even get a tracking number- we ship registered air mail. I will PM you!
PM sent, sorry for the delay
January 08, 2012, 11:47:31 PM
SOLD to Vuce for 4.25BTC! Yes, shipping is free to Europe or USA. You will even get a tracking number- we ship registered air mail. I will PM you!
NothinG- thank you for your interest- please keep an eye on my auctions right here as there are many more stones coming!!!!
NothinG- thank you for your interest- please keep an eye on my auctions right here as there are many more stones coming!!!!
January 08, 2012, 06:03:59 PM
1) Can you ship to USA? If not free, what would be the price?
2) Could you take a picture against a blank sheet of paper? If you don't have those in Australia then possibly on a table (or something clean/white with no color, or little color change).
2) Could you take a picture against a blank sheet of paper? If you don't have those in Australia then possibly on a table (or something clean/white with no color, or little color change).
January 08, 2012, 05:55:06 PM
Will take 4.25BTC and free shipping.
If it's free shipping to europe I'll take it. January 08, 2012, 05:34:02 PM
Will take 4.25BTC and free shipping.
January 08, 2012, 04:56:47 AM
This auction ends:
Sunday, January 8th at 08:55:13 PM GMT
Sunday, January 8th at 08:55:13 PM GMT
January 08, 2012, 04:55:13 AM
I am running this one for 12 hours and starting at 5BTC with 1BTC increments. FREE shipping!!! You even get a tracking number so you can watch the parcel come to you!
January 07, 2012, 09:56:27 AM
Auction is closed with no bids.
January 07, 2012, 09:50:21 AM
five minutes to go!!!
January 07, 2012, 09:28:45 AM
OH NO! Under 30 minutes!!!!
January 07, 2012, 05:43:48 AM
This one is ending soon!
January 05, 2012, 10:15:14 AM
Sorry Vuce! 6BTC start and 1BTC increment.
January 05, 2012, 10:08:48 AM
What's the starting price on this?
January 05, 2012, 09:57:01 AM
This auction ends:
Saturday, January 7th at 01:54:52 PM
Saturday, January 7th at 01:54:52 PM
January 05, 2012, 09:54:52 AM
This is a stunning Yowah/Koroit "nut" opal from Queensland, Australia that you will be proud to own! It weighs 15.44 carats and the dimensions are 32.99 x 10.17 x 4.98mm deep. It is totally untreated and 100% natural- guaranteed!
Over 15 carats
Veins of intense green and blue colors
Free shipping for this auction!
Ask more: [email protected] I would be thrilled to hear from you!
Short auction so bid NOW
Over 15 carats
Veins of intense green and blue colors
Free shipping for this auction!
Ask more: [email protected] I would be thrilled to hear from you!
Short auction so bid NOW
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