Understanding Opal: A Jeweler’s Guide to Types, Color and Value
A jeweler of 50 years explains what opal is, the main types (black, boulder, crystal, fire, Ethiopian, Australian), what sets the value, and how to choose.
A jeweler of 50 years explains what opal is, the main types (black, boulder, crystal, fire, Ethiopian, Australian), what sets the value, and how to choose.
Ethiopian vs Australian opal explained by a jeweler of 50 years: origin, fire, hardness, water sensitivity, price, and which one is right for you.