TOP black opal loose ❤

Look at this stunning quality, solid Australian black opal loose stone of 4.5ct !!

It's superbly bright, showing mixed patterns of 

'rolling flash' and 'pinfire' at once, 

its shape and proportion is excellent and it does certainly shows a high 'play of color' !!!!!!!

(^^) 

If you think it's beautiful, just let us know and we might show you this beauty in the video.

Australian black opal is so precious, 

so pretty and so unique, who wouldn't love this 

amazing gem if you're a millionaire ?!?

See our gorgeous opal collection from here if you find this gemstone amazing !!!

https://www.opal-direct.com

https://www.gemstory.com.au

I love Australian black opal too much ❤❤❤

xxxx     Malayvone

Collectible black opal from Lightning Ridge !!

I have not seen a beautiful black opal with such clear 'Harlequin Pattern' for a long time ...

WOW !!!

This piece will go so quick and whoever purchases this from us, she / he will be super happy & lucky.

(^^)

To see how rare and valuable this unique pattern is, please read information below or go to our informative website, thanks!

www.gemstory.com.au

How to value black opal ?

Black Opal

Is an opal which generally mined in the Lightning Ridge (New South Wales, Australia) and has a dark grey to black body tone. It is the most valuable form of opal due to its dark body tone causes the richness in colors.

Body Tone

This is quite important when it comes to classifying and valuing black opal. If the background of the opal (ranges from black through to light color) is black or dark body tone, it is rarer and more valuable than the light or crystal body tone. It's dark body often relates to the richness of colors on surface.

The more vibrant with darker body tone, the more desirable. 

( N1 is the best ).

BODY TONE SCALE

Brilliance

The degree of brightness, richness and clarity of the color displayed by opal, when viewed face-up, is extremely important. Opal that still shows its color from a metre away, is considerably a bright, brilliant piece, therefore B1 is the best.

BRILLIANCE SCALE

Play of Color

"Color change" or "spectrum of colors" showing on opal is more valuable than an opal with only one color and does not change or show any spectrum of colors when seeing under the light.

As the opal is rotated, does it change its colors and pattern ? Is the color visible from all directions and looks amusing enough ?

Pattern

There are "collectible patterns" to "not so collectible pattern" when it comes to the pattern variety. Good patterns combined with brilliant colors have an enormous impact on the value. Pinfire and small type patterns are less desirable than broad patterns or large flashes. Here are some great, collectible pattern samples.

Harlequin Pattern

	Harlequin Pattern : like a mosaic or chequerboard, packed / lined nicely.

Ribbon Pattern

	Ribbon Pattern : paralleled cascading lines of rolling colors.

Flagstone Pattern

	Flagstone Pattern : similar to harlequin pattern but more irregular and random.

Palette Pattern

	Palette Pattern : just like an artist's palette, with colors and imaginations.

Chinese Writing Pattern

	Chinese Writing Pattern : thin lines and strips of overlapping color, resembling Chinese Characters.

Rolling Flash Pattern

	Rolling Flash Pattern : flash which rolls across the stone as it turns, like lightnings.

Pinfire Pattern

	Pinfire Pattern : a distinctive dotted or specks of colour is also popular.

Carat Weight & Shape

Precious opal is just like any other rare gemstones, when its carat size / carat Weight is greater, its considerably more valuable and desirable. Also it is believe to be more stable in quality.

Opal with high cabochon (left) will naturally increases its carat weight and often displays more brilliance.

Oval, Tear drop and other regular shaped opal can bring a higher, premium price than irregular shapes (free form opal) because of higher demand in making uniformed shape jewelry.

Imperfection

Opal with visible surface cracks, poor polish with faulty lines, potch lines (black or grey lines), windows (see through sections or lacking of color areas), cloudy lines, sand spots on the surface, can affect and reduce the value.

Some sand spots and unfinished polish can get away if they're to show on the back of opal.

Crack

Sand

Potch

Potch line

Cloudy spot

Window

Please, remember that there is no standards or perfect method for valuing opals, as each individual opal is too unique in terms of brilliance, pattern, character, colors, shapes and over all beauty.

Do your homework, ask questions, ask about guarantees or certificate for your opal and compare the second or third opinion from an experienced opal dealer before purchasing.

If you find a piece you like and if it is a solid opal - buy it as there is no two alike.

To see our beautiful collection, please go to :

www.opal-direct.com

xxxx     Malayvone 

Lightning Ridge, here I come !! ^^

Another excitement ahead !!!

Visiting Lightning Ridge (N.S.W - Australia)  - home of the black opal  (^^)

For those who's not familiar with this town, 

please check out 

↓

　

http://www.gemstory.com.au/lightning-ridge-history.html

Loving this place for the smile, friendship, passion and more.

Tony (left) and Ken (right) ... 

true legend in black opal mine, 

they own a PUB called 

the Sheepyard & the Hilton !

Successful opal miners do not show their wealth, they just drink a bit more than others, haha.

 

Just hoping to find more 'top quality' black opals 

at Lightning Ridge for my new creations, beautiful opal jewelry and unique artworks. 

And enjoy a bit of party with friends & colleagues. 

Maybe drink a little more  ...

Anyway, can't wait to go home, 

visiting family in Gold Coast!

As well as seeing friends in opal mines  -  

Lightning Ridge & Quilpie & Winton.

Need more time but I shoudn't ask for too much ...

Life is already TOO WONDERFUL !!!

xxxx    Malayvone

A rare, double-face black opal !!! New collection is now on sale !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDreG-iVJ4g

Watch this double faced black opal 

loose on YouTube !!!

Just amazing ...

We have finished taking pictures of new opals, 

many are from Lightning Ridge (black opals) 

and some from Quilpie (boulder opals).

See our beautiful collection through online  :   

www.opal-direct.com

There are over 20 pieces to see and to admire.

My pick of the day is this 

'rainbow color reversible black opal' !!

Australian black opal is extremely rare, bright, 

unique and many more reasons 

to love for !!!

Love this beauty everyone ??!!?  

(^^)

www.gemstory.com.au

xxxx     Malayvone

Million $$$$ & Million years old "KANGAROO" from Australia - Lightning Ridge !!!

Look at this !!

If you're a genius, you'll see what I see !!!!

And if you're amazed to this million dollar art, created by the nature, you'll love it as much as I do !!!!!!!!!  

http://www.opal-direct.com/loose-stone/black-opal-loose-stone-from-lightning-ridge/natural-black-opal-loose-stone-kl2475/

I went to see friends and associates at Lightning Ridge - home of the black opal - early this month.

Went to say hello to black opal miners at Sheepyard & Grawin (the best PUB ever!  lol) and tried to purchase as many quality opal looses as possible directly from the miners ...

Sadly, there was not much I could pick up at the time. Opal miners could not do much last month due to the rain and machinery breakdowns ... and NO OPAL was found, of course. 

Without much luck of purchases, I was a bit disappointed and was about to leave the mine empty handed.

Then THIS PIECE (OMG) turned up, 

right in front of me  (@ @) !!!!     

I knew I will always be LUCKY with opals.

This black opal loose made my whole trip to the ridge worthy and made my heart dance ... 

It's a KANGAROO PATTERN and I have never 

seen anything like this before.

Thanks to the opal miners who's constantly working hard, seeking for a miracle piece like this for us, for the world !!!

It's exciting, very unique and beautiful ... I love everything about this black opal, not just for its precious pattern but the shape, large size, brightness and its play of color 

(color change).

Hope you'll consider having it as your pet, 

haha !!!!    ^^

xxxx     Malayvone

AUSTRALIAN OPALS ♪ for the world ..

As you already know how much I love 'Australian Quality Opals' ...

I enjoy travelling abroad promoting this beautiful gemstone -

 

NATIONAL GEMSTONE OF AUSTRALIA

 

OPAL 

See how much strenght in color, the uniqueness,

the sophistication and the preciousness in this gem.

 

No other minerals would be as 'different' as

Australian Black Opal or Boulder Opal ♪   

When I have exhibitions or special events,

organized by clients / gem associates ...

I will take about 500 to 1000 pieces of

Black Opal & Boulder Opal Loose Stones,

all solid, high quality pieces

directly from Australia.

 

Preparing Import & Export documentations

can be costly, time consuming, need skills

and must follow the regulation.

 

Not many can pass Australian Customs Security

easily without doing the right thing ...

That's why GEMSTORY PTY LTD.,

is trusted & still can survive in Opal Industry today.

 

 

I have been introducing Australian Opal

for the past 20 years with a great help of supporters

(Opal cutters, Opal miners, Opal buyers, Opal admires,

Opal designers, Opal Associates, Opal exporters, etc),

without their friendship and their understanding -

I would not be here today !!!  (^^)

 

 

 

 

 

GEMSTORY PTY LTD.,

mainly introduce 'cut & polished' Opals,

but sometimes we can provide special materials

like this 'rough opals' too. 

Feel free to make enquiries on anything,

to see if we can help you in future.

Nothing is impossible ... right ?!?

 

 

 

 

Well, my next move is to promote

Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Boulder Opal

from Quilpie / Winton - Queensland ...

at TUCSON SHOW in Arizona.

 

http://emol.org/tucson/gemshow/

 

 

Anyone interested to see me in Tucson Show,

get ready for drinks & party, hahaha !!!!

 

Another awesome weather in Gold Coast,

my beautiful city (^^)

 

 

 

xxxx    Malayvone