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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 Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal & Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The Opal comes from Ethiopia and they are prong held and surrounded by two circles of d...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver

New Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal & Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The Opals come from Ethiopia and they are prong held and surrounded by two circle...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Crystal Opal Oval Bezel 18k Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Astoria, NY
I ship all my products from the USA! Gorgeous Natural Crystal Opal Oval Bezel 18k Solid Yellow Gold Earrings! What flash and luxury! They're the perfect size to wear every day—ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period. The Adore ring being one of the romantic gifts typically given in the earl...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite antique ring, crafted in the 1920s, showcases a captivating arrangement of five oval-shaped fiery opals, elegantly interspe...
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Ring Lightning Ridge Australian, Red Flash, 18K Size 8.5
Located in Southbury, CT
This slender, one-of-a-kind, handmade 18K yellow gold ring is the delivery vehicle for one of the finest Australian black opals I have ever seen. Measuring approximately 8.39mm x 4.9...
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2010s Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

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