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Gemstone: Opal
28.57 Carat Black Australian Opal
Located in Bangkok, TH
This piece is a massive and stunning, 28.57 Carat Black Opal, in a mesmerising, trillion-cut shape. Opals are a unique and captivating type of gemstone known for their play-of-color,...
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

1.19ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.19 cts Measurements: 9.22 x 7.70 x 2.75 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.59ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.59 cts Measurements: 8.22 x 6.20 x 1.67 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.54ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.54 cts Measurements: 8.20 x 6.32 x 1.53 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

4.24ct Oval Cabochon White Welo Opal from Ethiopia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 4.24 cts Measurements: 12.07 x 10.11 x 7.32 mm mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pa...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.72ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.72 cts Measurements: 8.07 x 6.20 x 2.15 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.66ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.66 cts Measurements: 8.27 x 6.01 x 2.10 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.01ct Oval Cabochon Crystal Opal
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.01 cts Measurements: 13.66x10.04x4.77 mm Shape: Oval Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cabochon Cutting Style Pavilion: Tran...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.69ct Pear Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.69 cts Measurements: 16.41 x 9.27 x 4.10 mm Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavili...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.86ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.86 cts Measurements: 9.88 x 6.55 x 2.17 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.55ct Oval Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.55 cts Measurements: 9.04 x 7.20 x 1.46 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

0.84ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.84 cts Measurements: 13.92 x 5.16 x 1.97 mm Shape: Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pa...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

2.36ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.36 cts Measurements: 20.15 x 8.88 x 2.34 mm Shape: Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pa...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

1.7ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.7 cts Measurements: 15.07 x 8.09 x 2.53 mm Shape: Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pav...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

2.73ct Rectangular Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.73 cts Measurements: 15.71 x 7.21 x 3.42 mm Shape: Rectangular Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutt...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

2.89ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.89 cts Measurements: 14.22 x 8.60 x 3.24 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavili...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

9.03 Carat Opal
Located in Bangkok, TH
This piece is a massive and stunning, 9.03 Carat Opal, in a mesmerising, elongated-oval shape that has a gorgeous, sky-blue hue. Opals are a unique and captivating type of gemstone k...
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

12.72 ct Pear Cabochon Opal
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 12.72 cts Clarity: Translucent Colour: Multicolour Flash Measurements: 20.61x15.24x9.54mm Shape: Pear Cabochon Treatment: None Origin: Ethiopia Notes: ...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

1.49ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.49 cts Measurements: 9.89 x 7.93 x 3.12 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

2.58ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.58 cts Measurements: 14.96 x 10.34 x 2.40 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavil...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.55ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.55 cts Measurements: 16.42 x 6.51 x 4.80 mm Shape: Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pa...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

7.14ct Oval Cabochon Crystal Opal Pair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 7.14 cts Measurements: 12.10x10.11x6.28 mm & 11.69x9.90x5.93 mm Shape: Oval Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cabochon Cutting...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

2.38ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.38 cts Measurements: 13.74 x 10.32 x 2.59 mm Shape: Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style P...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.54ct Oval Cabochon White Welo Opal from Ethiopia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.54 cts Measurements: 13.72 x 10.00 x 5.83 mm mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pa...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

1.64ct Freeform Cabochon Grey Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.64 cts Measurements: 13.36 x 8.66 x 2.37 mm Shape: Freeform Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilion: Transpare...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

4.89 ct Oval Cabochon Opal
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Weight: 4.89 cts Measurements: 14.86x13.12x5.25 mm Cut: Oval Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: N/A Cutting Style Pavillion: N/A Transparency: Transparent Clarity: N/A Color...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural 20.08 Ct Carved Boulder Opal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 20.08 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough boulder opal herself...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

5.41 Ct Natural Red Mexican Opal precision cut Triangle shape Gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
OPA47 Natural True Red Mexican Opal precision cut Triangle shape Gemstone Name Stone : Red Mexican Opal weight : 5.41 Carats size : 13.7x7.6 mm origin : Mexico color : Red clarity :...
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2010s Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Australian Loose Solid Opal of 7.50ct (18mm x 15mm). Lightning Ridge.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Australian Loose Solid Opal is of impressive 7.50ct (18mm x 15mm) of unusual triangle shape, from Lightning Ridge Displaying truly unique spectrum of colours, with striking f...
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1980s Australian Vintage Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

1.66ct Oval Cabochon Grey Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.66 cts Measurements: 11.95 x 7.64 x 2.88 mm Shape: Oval Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilion: Transpare...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

0.62ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.62 cts Measurements: 8.05 x 6.10 x 1.58 mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pavilio...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

4.31ct Oval Cabochon White Crystal Opal from Ethiopia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 4.31 cts Measurements: 12.13 x 10.20 x 7.18 mm mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pa...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.79ct Oval Cabochon White Welo Opal from Ethiopia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.79 cts Measurements: 13.90 x 9.97 x 5.74 mm mm Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pav...
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2010s Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

3.8ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.8 cts Measurements: 18.73 x 7.18 x 3.35 mm Shape: Freeform Cutting Style: Cabochon Cutting Style Crown: Cutting Style Pav...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural 3.53 Australian pink and green boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 3.53 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2022. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut int...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Loose Opal - Pear Cabochon 1.36ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.36ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Origin: Australia Size: (mm) 13.02 x 8.38 x 2.32 Condition: New We have been dealing in fine new, vintage, antique, and estate jewelry for over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural 6.27 Ct Wood Replacement Australian Opal Cloud mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This brilliant purple 4.95 Ct wood replacement opal, carved into a cloud, is a truly exceptional addition to any collection, mined by Sue Cooper herself. Its rarity, coupled with its...
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2010s Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

15.10 Carats Australian Opal Pair Royal Blue Flash play of Color Stone Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
15.10 Carats Australian Opal Pair Royal Blue Flash play of Color Stone Gemstone Gemstone : Opal doublet Size :18x17 MM Weight :15.10 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

6.15 Carats Australian Opal Pair Royal Green Flash with blue play of color Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.15 Carats Australian Opal Pair Royal Green Flash with blue play of color Gem Gemstone : Opal Doublet Size : 13.5x11 MM Weight : 6.15 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Opal Loose Gemstones

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Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Natural Mexican Fire Opal 5.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Play-of-Color
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Ignite your collection with the captivating brilliance of this 5.45 carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal, expertly cut into a emerald cut to maximize its radiance. Sourced from Mexico, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Loose Gemstones

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Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal

Opals and Other Loose Gemstones for Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, find a collection of opals and other loose gemstones to help you create your own custom jewelry.

Unless you're a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment, you're probably looking for loose gemstones because you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation. 

Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.

Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)

Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!

There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.

So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.

Find a range of opals and other loose gemstones on 1stDibs.

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