Unboxing Black Opal | All You Need to Know About Australia's Mystery Gem

Today's special guest is an Australian opal expert bringing us amazing black opals & a few more surprises! Learn where precious opal is found, how it is cut, and why it is so valuable. Plus color patterns you have to see to believe!

01:14 - How to Price Black Opal
02:19 - Opal Cutting
04:35 - Opal Rarity
05:35 - Huge Patterned Opals
07:03 - Black Crystal Opal
07:40 - Running an opal business

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