kitty224
Rough_Rock
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Hi Pricescope!
Long time lurker, first time poster here
I would like to buy an opal pendant for my mum to mark a special occasion and was hoping for your help.
My mum loves opals and they have a special backstory/significance for her. This is going to be a surprise and I need to have the pendant ready by end of November.
I am based in Melbourne, Australia.
Opal:
Lightning ridge origin
Oval, round or free shape
Solid black opal (would consider semiblack)
Primary colours: Red, green
Prefer broad flashes over pinfire
Not too thin, and no cracks or potch lines
Setting:
18K yellow gold, possible a bezel setting depending on the shape
Budget:
AUD $3500-4000
I have already been to all the opal shops in my area as well as scoured several online opal stores.
I have also had my jeweller call in a few opals for me to look at but they were not satisfactory.
Basically it seems to get the quality I want, I need to have an extra $20 000 to spend, which I don't!
Was hoping you guys could help me with a good compromise.
I have narrowed it down to two choices:
http://opals.net.au/middle-fire.html
This pendant from a physical store I had a look at last week and it is beautiful. My only issue is that it's already set so I can't look at the stone properly without getting it taken out of the setting. Also the setting is 14K gold and I prefer 18K. Plus they wouldn't negotiate on price.
http://blackopaldirect.com/product/black-opals/0-80-ct-black-opal-triangle-gem-7x6x2-8mm/
A nice looking opal online with video, I am worried it may be a bit small (7 x 6 mm) for a pendant, however I contacted them and they assured me it would be bright enough to be seen from afar.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!!!!!
Long time lurker, first time poster here
I would like to buy an opal pendant for my mum to mark a special occasion and was hoping for your help.
My mum loves opals and they have a special backstory/significance for her. This is going to be a surprise and I need to have the pendant ready by end of November.
I am based in Melbourne, Australia.
Opal:
Lightning ridge origin
Oval, round or free shape
Solid black opal (would consider semiblack)
Primary colours: Red, green
Prefer broad flashes over pinfire
Not too thin, and no cracks or potch lines
Setting:
18K yellow gold, possible a bezel setting depending on the shape
Budget:
AUD $3500-4000
I have already been to all the opal shops in my area as well as scoured several online opal stores.
I have also had my jeweller call in a few opals for me to look at but they were not satisfactory.
Basically it seems to get the quality I want, I need to have an extra $20 000 to spend, which I don't!
Was hoping you guys could help me with a good compromise.
I have narrowed it down to two choices:
http://opals.net.au/middle-fire.html
This pendant from a physical store I had a look at last week and it is beautiful. My only issue is that it's already set so I can't look at the stone properly without getting it taken out of the setting. Also the setting is 14K gold and I prefer 18K. Plus they wouldn't negotiate on price.
http://blackopaldirect.com/product/black-opals/0-80-ct-black-opal-triangle-gem-7x6x2-8mm/
A nice looking opal online with video, I am worried it may be a bit small (7 x 6 mm) for a pendant, however I contacted them and they assured me it would be bright enough to be seen from afar.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!!!!!
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