Opal Approx. 8cwt. Natural Earth Mined. 18x13x6.5mm. Appraised for$850 Unheated. SEE NOTE

THIS IS A GENUINE EARTH MINED OPAL. Expect flaws and inclusions. I do not sell lab produced or glass filled stones which are not considered real gems. Flawless genuine gems are rare and expensive. Flawless fakes and man made gems are plentiful and cheap.. Why Settle for Imitations? Please read the IMPORTANT TERMS AND INFORMATION page at least once as it applies to all listings. ANY questions, please ask. This gem is approx. 8cwt. NOTE: I did not take the last three photos.... and the blue color is deceptive, caused by the lighting...... the opal is pretty, with nice fire .... but is a clear base.
This gem deserves a gold setting. Get one at wholesale ,now or in future

I have been a gemologist for decades and I am now retired and do this to raise funds for animal sanctuaries. My selling price is determined by what I had to pay, and it is always far below retail replacement value. The retail replacement figure is designed for bricks and mortar jewelers with high overheads. Many of my gems were purchased decades ago.

For those that request it, I can provide my signed and sealed appraisal of $850 retail replacement for an additional $5. My estimates are considered conservative, but I have no degrees or initials behind my name. For those preferring an independent appraisal, I have many better gems listed here that have been appraised by master valuer Steven Knight GG,R.M.V. , CJA-CAP. Or, I can send this opal to him for his signed sealed appraisal for an additional $45. Takes about a week

NOTE: Supply and demand rules in true gem buying as in every other human investment.
Each earth mined gem is a unique work of art, unlike the lab produced stones that can be produced in unlimited quantities.
Some people will never understand why people buy an original work of art when they can buy a poster for next to nothing.
Earth mined gems are for those that do. Invest in quality.