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How to choose, compare and judge the quality of a gem or piece.

How Much Is Opal Worth? A Jeweler’s Guide to Opal Value

August 13, 2026 June 17, 2026 by Richard Lewis
Loose opals graded from pale white to vivid black opal beside a jeweler's loupe

How much is opal worth? A jeweler explains the factors that set opal value, rough price ranges by type, and how to avoid overpaying.

Categories OpalsTags buying guide, value and pricing

Understanding Opal: A Jeweler’s Guide to Types, Color and Value

August 13, 2026 June 17, 2026 by Richard Lewis
Natural opals on dark slate: black, boulder, crystal and fire opal showing play-of-color

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.

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Ethiopian vs Australian Opal: What’s the Difference?

August 6, 2026 June 16, 2026 by Richard Lewis
Two opal rings side by side, a bright crystal opal and a darker blue-green opal, on charcoal stone

Ethiopian vs Australian opal explained by a jeweler of 50 years: origin, fire, hardness, water sensitivity, price, and which one is right for you.

Categories OpalsTags Australian opal, buying guide, Ethiopian opal
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