Bragging time

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Bragging time

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Folks I had this piece of Coober Pedy rough sold before I could blink.

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It weighs 3/4 ounce as was priced on the basis of the green color, so was very cheap even for all the green color.

I could see a gemmy layer sitting on the black potch. It was very hard to see, I dont think the miner noticed it at all.

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My customer has had a go at it.....folks even I am amazed. Ive checked the color, the pics not enhanced.
There is indeed a nice color bar sitting on the black potch.

I think I can see the price of a Korean car already with more to come, might end up a merc.
His rubbed rough, I cant tell you any prices really but I think hes got back 10 times what he paid with more of the same to come.
The evenness and purity of the color bar level, is really a miracle of nature. Honestly if that color had been on show, the rough would have cost 10 x the price it did and not be affordble to many people.

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If you slow the video, you can see a hint at one end and theres a little window on the back that shows the good color. Its winter sun so not ideal.
If I can get permission I will add some prices.

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Good deal. I like opals that sell themselves. I do hate having to decide where to put the saw blade.
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That is one sweet opal, mick, and apparently the buyer got it for a steal now that you can see exactly what's in there. Lucky dude. Are you kicking yourself for not selling it for more? :?:
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Not really, you cant charge for what you cant see in my book.
Im kicking myself that I didnt cut it. The pic of the big dark base with the gem bar that I posted
that will be even better I reckon.

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Opals are like fish in the seas. Hard to find, harder to catch, unless you've been doing it awhile; in which case luck can be applied too, and until its on the plate the taste can only be imagined done any other way.
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Its had another cut
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Cop this, its what a 6,000 % profit looks like.

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They are really gorgeous, mick. Thanks for sharing all the eye candy with us. :)
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Really really bright opal!
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Congrats. I need to get back to cutting. Neighbor is waiting to make me learn how to facet (slow down). LOL Can't wait to see what all else comes out of it.
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