Natural Untreated Earth Mined Jelly Opal. 17.86cwt. Independent Master Valuer Appraisal: $550

22.5x16.7x10.6mm. October Birthday. If you are not sure how big this is , make certain you check on a measure marked in millimeters... the standard for measuring gems. 3.5 brightness. Please read the IMPORTANT TERMS AND INFORMATION page at least once as it applies to all listings. ANY questions, please ask. Please note: This is a jelly opal, and does not exhibit the fire most people associate with opals...

This opal was appraised by an independent master valuer for $550 Canadian retail replacement value. (Steven Knight, GG,R.M.V.,CJA-CAP. ) Unsigned copy included at no charge at no charge. If you want a signed ,sealed copy for insurance purposes, it can be sent to you for an additional $30. Master valuers are THE experts on coloured stones, and signed sealed appraisals from them are accepted by insurance companies as verified retail replacement value. Opal is an alternate birthstone for those born in April and October.

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