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Black opal is one of the most enchanting stones in the world, sought after for its seemingly infinite display of colors. Compared to common opal, which is usually one color, black opal.
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The World Capital of Black Opal Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia, produces the finest black opal in the world. A group from GIA visited this legendary source and brought back samples and a better understanding of the mining culture. HISTORY
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October 25, 2016 Largest black opal in the world The largest black opal weighs 11,340.95 carats (2,268.19 grams; 80 oz) and measures 2,450 x 1,460 x 527 mm (96.45 x 57.48 x 20.74 in). It is owned by Dallas, Judith, Shannon, Jeffery and Ken Westbrook (all Australia). The black opal was found in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia.
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Opal is one of the world's most popular gemstones and the birthstone for the month of October. A nice precious opal can flash every color of the spectrum with an intensity and quality of color that surpasses the fire of diamond. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
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The vast 68,000-acre valleys encompass the heart of the Old West and its rich prospecting history. The region teems with common opal, but a few small deposits supply precious black opal, known as some of the finest opals in the world. Tourists can visit this opal mecca during the mining season, from May to November.
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Opal is unique among gemstones for the hypnotising phenomena of 'play of color'. Play of color refers to the way the light dances around the opal creating that 3D galaxy effect of color on color (or "culla on culla" if you have an Aussie accent as strong as Justin's). Join the team as they break down this highly valued component.
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Black opal is considered the rarest, while white, gray, and green opals are the most common. Precious opal Precious opal consists of spheres of silica molecules arranged in regular, closely packed planes (idealized diagram). This precious rough opal from Coober Pedy, South Australia, displays nearly every color of the visible spectrum.
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This rare and eye-catching gemstone has made its mark on the hearts of jewelry lovers worldwide. Table of Contents Basics: What is a black opal? Alright, let's start with the basics so we know exactly what we're working with here! Black opal origins and history
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Phenomenal Opal Taking risks with opal: will the gamble pay off? A mammoth 568 carats "The Eternal Flame" is the largest and most significant black crystal ever found. What makes it even rarer is its Tintenbar origin.
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Black is the rarest, most valuable opal color for both its scarcity and the way the dark background allows for a brighter play-of-color when the opal is precious rather than common. Red color flashes (another term for play-of-color) are especially prized. If you've ever wondered: what is the world's most expensive black opal?
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Opals Down Under specialise in all types of Australian opal, including white opal, crystal opal, boulder opal, and the world-famous black opal. With over 45 years of experience in professional opal mining, cutting, wholesale and retail, we are experts in Australian opal.
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The Largest Black Opal in the World Found over 10 years ago in Grawin Field, the present specimen of seam opal was left as close as possible to the natural state in which it was found. Polished by the artist who was then Australia's foremost opal carver, the late Christine Rousel.
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Black Opal For Sale From Australia's Lightning Ridge | Black Opal Direct Black Opal 0.50 ct black opal 6.5×4.9×2.2mm US$ 1,000.00 1.59 ct black opal 10.7×7.1×3.3mm US$ 1,000.00 2.20 ct black opal 9.2×6.8×5.2mm US$ 6,000.00 0.25 ct black opal 5.7×4.1×1.5mm US$ 800.00 1.69 ct black opal 9.5×8.5×3.3mm US$ 1,000.00 1.85 ct black opal 8.6×7.3×4.6mm
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The "Aurora Australis" was found in 1938 at Lightning Ridge and is considered the world's most valuable black opal. The oval, cut and polished stone has a harlequin pattern with dominant red, green and blue colors against a black background. It weighs 180 cts. and is 3 inches by 1.8 inches.