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Boulder Opal 1023

The most amazing red stone in our collection.'Stunning' cannot describe it

$20,000.00

Amazing freeform black boulder (see video below)

Size: 13x9mm (1/2 x 3/8”)

Total Carats: 8.32ct

Shapes: Free form

Origin: Winton Opal fields

Description

This dramatic red opal is one of those opals which you find once in a lifetime. Red color like this is the rarest of any type of opal. No matter which way you turn this magnificent piece, it will display its facinating glory from all angles. The price of Opal, unlike many gemstones is influenced by supply and demand, not by international cartels who agree on price increases. Hence, opal is destined to go up in value as the supply becomes more restricted which is happening at present. The color of these stones is completely natural, in contrast to diamonds [for example] which depends on man-made facets to reflect the spectrum colors.

Location

Boulder Opal is from Queensland and is also a variety of black opal if it is found with a dark or black background similar to Lightning Ridge Opal.