Buy directly from the cutter and save!! This beautiful 17.41 ct. natural Australian Black Opal, with bright green color, comes from the Lightning Ridge mines, which produce some of the finest opal in the world. This opal is one of the more valuable gems in my collection and comes with an appraisal from a jeweler with over 30 years experience for $26,150.00.

The other appraisal was done by an expert in the gem & jewelry industry and his appraisal was for $58,540.

When opal is sold, it is usually done so under bright lights as light is needed to bring out the color. Four of these photos were taken in the afternoon in my office with the lights turned off, the blinds closed, and with no flash or special lighting used. The other one was taken in natural sunlight.

I am a gem cutter with almost 30 years experience, I have been an ITEX member for several years, and I have sold jewelry to hundreds of ITEX customers with no complaints. Feel free to contact my ITEX broker for references.

 As I know this is a great gem at a fair price, I offer a seven-day, 100% refund with shipping paid both directions by the buyer.

Keywords: Opal, gems, jewelry, gold