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How much is the Aurora Australis opal worth?

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How much is the Aurora Australis opal worth?
No one can say for certain how much the Aurora Australis opal is worth today. In 2023, one expert estimated it was likely worth $1.9 million. However, it is difficult to know how much it might actually sell for. The Aurora Australis opal has a carat weight of over 17,000 and weighs around 7.5 pounds. Today, more than 35 years after its discovery, the opal is on display at the Altmann + Cherny showroom in Sydney, Australia, where it is likely to remain. Find a variety of opal jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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New 2.42 Carat Ethiopian Fire Opal & Green Topaz 14k W Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just gorgeous! Each earring has a 8 x 6 mm Oval Cut Ethiopian Fire Opal stone. Altogether they total 2.42 carats. They are surrounded by diamond cut green tsavo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

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Opal, Fire Opal, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Opal Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver. Modern Sculptural Opal Ring in Gold Over Silver Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold
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Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2.02 Carat Fire Opal Post Dangle Earrings 6.78 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 14k yellow gold with opal cabochons. Two are 4 mm, one is 3 mm and 1 is 2 mm on each earring. All told each earrings has 1.01 carats o...
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2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HandMade Heirloom 14k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat Opal Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is handmade so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.25.. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped "14k" and "Heirloom" is solid 14k gold. It has six 5 x 3 mm Cabochon Fire Opals adorning it. They total 1.08 carats. The weight in grams is 6.92. It is preowned and in excellent condition. It is sizeable at your local jeweler. I do not resize the rings. If you want something totally unique this is perfect! It's just a timeless and unique piece that you can treasure for life. It will surely get noticed. The uniqueness of this ring puts it into a category all its own. I also have a vintage pair of 14k Yellow Gold Opal...
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2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink and Blue Opal Necklaces with 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Opal Necklaces Opals and 14k Gold Two Necklaces in one! Wear them together or separately. 16" pink opal necklace with two front center gold beads and gold beads also flanking th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Emma Chapman Sterling Silver Gold Plated Pink Opal Ruby Dangle Earrings
Located in Frome, Somerset
These pink opal and ruby dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops. The gemstones have been hand-cut into teardrop shapes and are set in sterling silver with gold micron pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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