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



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.



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.



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.

Good deal. I like opals that sell themselves. I do hate having to decide where to put the saw blade.

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?

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.

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.

Its had another cut

Cop this, its what a 6,000 % profit looks like.

They are really gorgeous, mick. Thanks for sharing all the eye candy with us.

Really really bright opal!

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.