What kind of opal is this?

[jaqjaqjaq]

Hi friends I was hoping someone might be able to tell me what kind of opal is in this setting! The photo really washed out the deep colors flashing in this stone - the video is a bit better.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

https://imgur.com/a/mr3nBNH

 

[fredflintstone]

The picture and video are just to small to really get a good look at the Opal. I want to say Welo Opal, but could be Aussie. Really hard to see. If you could make a bigger video focusing on the stone that would help greatly.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

The picture and video are just to small to really get a good look at the Opal. I want to say Welo Opal, but could be Aussie. Really hard to see. If you could make a bigger video focusing on the stone that would help greatly.

Darn, I wish I could - I took a quick video and picture at my stepmom’s house. My father passed in June and she was asking if I wanted to buy one of the pieces he designed and I wasn’t sure on this one. Thank you for responding!

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

It does not look like a Welo Opal to me. When I first saw it I thought black opal or semi=black opal. I think the opal is beautiful. I am no expert, but it looks lovely.

Annette

 

[LilAlex]

My father passed in June and she was asking if I wanted to buy one of the pieces he designed

Sorry to hear about your father...and sorry that you have to buy a memento...

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Sorry to hear about your father...and sorry that you have to buy a memento...

Yes. I noticed that you were asked to buy, too. I anticipate this will be in my future. So sorry.

 

[dk168]

Death brings out the worst in people at times!

I hope the OP can find a piece from your late father's collection to cherish.

DK

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

Sorry to hear about your father...and sorry that you have to buy a memento...

Yes. I noticed that you were asked to buy, too. I anticipate this will be in my future. So sorry.

Death brings out the worst in people at times!

I hope the OP can find a piece from your late father's collection to cherish.

DK

Thank you for the condolences, truly

It was lost on me how odd this might sound, to buy a piece of jewelry that my father designed…my relationship with my father was complicated to say the very least. He was an abusive, narcissistic, alcoholic who (not to be dramatic) destroyed parts of our lives. He knowingly left my stepmom in financial ruins and so I don’t blame her for needing to sell some of the more expensive pieces so she can afford to pay off debt. I truly hold no ill will and my husband and I are in a position to help make that possible. My father never educated me in the jewelry trade or shared his knowledge, even though I wanted to, because he said a woman wouldn’t take over the family business. I’m so glad I found this community because I get to be a part of jewelry in all forms! It may sound weird but owning a piece my late father’s jewelry would mean having something I was never really allowed to be a part of growing up. She did give me some lovely stones…a large Maxixe beryl, imperial topaz, and a star ruby to name a few. I plan to make something special, to me, with a few of the stones!

I know this is an over share of information and may sound like a bizarre family dynamic but it’s my experience

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I will say this, my love of jewelry and all things gemstones did come from my childhood. I got to see beautiful and extraordinary jewelry and meet a lot of interesting people and clients. Now I get to converse with all you fine folks

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

That's not a Welo. I'd say Australian, looks semi dark (totally making a guess off looking at many online) Coober Pedy?


I'm glad you're here and that you can help your stepmom.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

That's not a Welo. I'd say Australian, looks semi dark (totally making a guess off looking at many online) Coober Pedy?


I'm glad you're here and that you can help your stepmom.

Thank you!

I think you’re right - it is a much darker stone, almost black but not a deeply saturated black. Every stone that I’ve found online that looks similar is Australian too. I’m hoping she can find the appraisal paperwork soon

 

[monarch64]

Thank you for the condolences, truly

It was lost on me how odd this might sound, to buy a piece of jewelry that my father designed…my relationship with my father was complicated to say the very least. He was an abusive, narcissistic, alcoholic who (not to be dramatic) destroyed parts of our lives. He knowingly left my stepmom in financial ruins and so I don’t blame her for needing to sell some of the more expensive pieces so she can afford to pay off debt. I truly hold no ill will and my husband and I are in a position to help make that possible. My father never educated me in the jewelry trade or shared his knowledge, even though I wanted to, because he said a woman wouldn’t take over the family business. I’m so glad I found this community because I get to be a part of jewelry in all forms! It may sound weird but owning a piece my late father’s jewelry would mean having something I was never really allowed to be a part of growing up. She did give me some lovely stones…a large Maxixe beryl, imperial topaz, and a star ruby to name a few. I plan to make something special, to me, with a few of the stones!

I know this is an over share of information and may sound like a bizarre family dynamic but it’s my experience

I am so very sorry to hear that your relationship with your father wasn’t a positive one. Your stepmom sounds like a good person and I hope you all can move forward in life and leave the yucky stuff in the past.

I know nothing about opals but I’m sure someone here can assist.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I am so very sorry to hear that your relationship with your father wasn’t a positive one. Your stepmom sounds like a good person and I hope you all can move forward in life and leave the yucky stuff in the past.

I know nothing about opals but I’m sure someone here can assist.

Thank you and she is most certainly a wonderful person! I think we are all making our way to find peace <B

 

[LilAlex]

He knowingly left my stepmom in financial ruins and so I don’t blame her for needing to sell some of the more expensive pieces so she can afford to pay off debt.

I'm sorry. I think my response above is what my wife would (correctly) identify as "classist" -- in that I am assuming that everyone has the resources to pass down a valuable piece of jewelry purely for sentimental reasons and without regard for what it is "worth," intrinsically. I'm glad you understand the situation better than I do. That makes sense -- and is equally sad in an entirely different way.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Thank you for the condolences, truly

It was lost on me how odd this might sound, to buy a piece of jewelry that my father designed…my relationship with my father was complicated to say the very least. He was an abusive, narcissistic, alcoholic who (not to be dramatic) destroyed parts of our lives. He knowingly left my stepmom in financial ruins and so I don’t blame her for needing to sell some of the more expensive pieces so she can afford to pay off debt. I truly hold no ill will and my husband and I are in a position to help make that possible. My father never educated me in the jewelry trade or shared his knowledge, even though I wanted to, because he said a woman wouldn’t take over the family business. I’m so glad I found this community because I get to be a part of jewelry in all forms! It may sound weird but owning a piece my late father’s jewelry would mean having something I was never really allowed to be a part of growing up. She did give me some lovely stones…a large Maxixe beryl, imperial topaz, and a star ruby to name a few. I plan to make something special, to me, with a few of the stones!

I know this is an over share of information and may sound like a bizarre family dynamic but it’s my experience

Thank you for sharing. It makes perfect sense. We are authentic here, and I love that you can be open and honest. That’s how I feel about PS too.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I will say this, my love of jewelry and all things gemstones did come from my childhood. I got to see beautiful and extraordinary jewelry and meet a lot of interesting people and clients. Now I get to converse with all you fine folks

you are with friends here
i hope your step mum will be ok

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

I'm sorry. I think my response above is what my wife would (correctly) identify as "classist" -- in that I am assuming that everyone has the resources to pass down a valuable piece of jewelry purely for sentimental reasons and without regard for what it is "worth," intrinsically. I'm glad you understand the situation better than I do. That makes sense -- and is equally sad in an entirely different way.

I respect that you took a step back and then came to your conclusion. I know my stepmom would love to be in a different situation where she didn’t have to sell off parts of his collection. She recently told me she had to start hiding per personal pieces because he would sell them without discussing it with her. There are two pieces in particular that she hid because she knew my sister and I wanted them. I feel bad because there was so much happening behind the scenes that she felt she needed to hide from us because she didn’t want to burden us. If I’m being completely honest, my father’s passing has been a blessing because my family is healing in ways they didn’t recognize they needed. Are the circumstances and consequences sad? Yes - but there are many positives, as callous as that sounds. Now, I’m saying all of this having spent the greater part of this year in therapy, specifically to process childhood trauma. I don’t think I could have been better prepared, mentally, for his unexpected passing and still maintain my peace.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

Thank you for sharing. It makes perfect sense. We are authentic here, and I love that you can be open and honest. That’s how I feel about PS too.

you are with friends here
i hope your step mum will be ok

Thank you, both. I never intended this post to get this deep but I appreciate the kindness shown by everyone. It’s been nice to share and to be vulnerable while being met with compassion <B This community is something special!

 

[fredflintstone]

The reason I say it may be a Welo Opal is that Welo Opal can have a darker gray crystal (seen it many times) and play of color like this. But as I wrote, the video and picture are too small to tell.

 

[fredflintstone]

Is it a solid Opal? Meaning, is it 100% crystal all the way through or does the back of the stone have a gray potch/back? Meaning, a gray back where no color shows through.

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

Is it a solid Opal? Meaning, is it 100% crystal all the way through or does the back of the stone have a gray potch/back? Meaning, a gray back where no color shows through.

It’s a solid opal. I won’t be able to get better pictures/videos likely for another week or so

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you, both. I never intended this post to get this deep but I appreciate the kindness shown by everyone. It’s been nice to share and to be vulnerable while being met with compassion <B This community is something special!

group hug time

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

group hug time

*virtual hugs*

 

[jordyonbass]

G'day @jaqjaqjaq

First of all; I'm really sorry to hear about your dad.

It's a bit hard to tell from the photo and video, but can you see the back of the stone at all and see signs of it being natural? If so then I'd lean towards it being a Lightning Ridge or Mintabie stone, the body tone is quite dark which is characteristic of those locations and while Coober Pedy can have darker body tone stones they don't typically have colour that nice.

Hope this helps!

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

G'day @jaqjaqjaq

First of all; I'm really sorry to hear about your dad.

It's a bit hard to tell from the photo and video, but can you see the back of the stone at all and see signs of it being natural? If so then I'd lean towards it being a Lightning Ridge or Mintabie stone, the body tone is quite dark which is characteristic of those locations and while Coober Pedy can have darker body tone stones they don't typically have colour that nice.

Hope this helps!

Thank you <B

Very helpful information! I can confirm the stone is natural My stepmom has two pieces, this ring and a necklace - one appraised for 13k and the other 42k. I am assuming this ring is the lower amount of the two but she can’t find the actual appraisals. The stone is much prettier in person and I took such a quick video and picture that I didn’t do it justice LOL! I am so busy with my kiddo’s back-to-school activities and can’t make it over to see her right away. As soon as I do I will take my time with the videos and pictures

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

This is the necklace I was referencing - all hand made! Tourmaline and diamonds set in yellow gold with a green alloy that compliments the stones. The most interesting part is the Aztec calendar that sits between the stones and links! Spectacular, in my opinion Not my style but I appreciate the artistry.

 

[landscape]

This is a crystal opal from Australia not from Ethiopia, it may be the andamooka Crystal Opal discovered earlier

Post two samples andamooka Crystal Opal discovered earlier

 

[jaqjaqjaq]

This is a crystal opal from Australia not from Ethiopia, it may be the andamooka Crystal Opal discovered earlier

Post two samples andamooka Crystal Opal discovered earlier

These are awesome! Are the sort of a grey underneath? I love the chunkiness of the colored flecks

 

[landscape]

These are awesome! Are the sort of a grey underneath? I love the chunkiness of the colored flecks

Some Crystal Opal with grey underneath,But these two samples no grey underneath,I don't like gray underground, so I didn't collect samples with gray underground