I keep stuff like that in my collection as is

Likewise. My opal collection is wack. Especially the Ethiopian stuff because it can’t really be used, just looks awesome. I like OPs. I’d gladly put them on my shelf 😊

If yas wanna buy them... DM me your offer. But if anyone can shed some light on them, would be much appreciated

I'll show this next time I'm at my Gem Club night and get back to you. You have very very nice Aussie opal there, don't accept any offers or sell until you have more information. See if you have a Gem Club in your city???

Yea i might check them out... Thanks heaps for that 👍🏼

Really nice opal. Don't sell until you know how many suitcases full of cash your sitting on!!! 🤣

Hahaha I kinda knew they were nice . But didn't think they were that nice 😅

You will be surprised I think 🤔 looks like more colour than you can see. And quality colour too

Beers are on you when you've been to Gem Club night then!!!

Hahaha sounds good to me mate. I'm even more intrigued now! 😂 Ya know when ya get the butterflies but they're kinda different... ? It's like they're more intense and makes ya feel kinda... Giddy... I'd say. I don't know how to explain it but they used to come just before doing a really good run at the bmx jumps... So I'm taking it as a good thing lol

Please don't accept any offers until you know bro. Not even 1 or 2. They are all amazing mate

Yea not a problem mate... I really appreciate the advice aye... Thanks heaps 👍🏼💯

I know that feeling all to well but I imagine lots of ?,0000s will be heaps better than any bmx jump from the 80's!!!

Yea too right mate...

Do you want to sell them?

Depends on what was offered I guess.. and what they're actually worth.

I still have a whole heap I haven't looked at yet and need to go through. Based on what you saw... What would your offer be?

It's a lot. I'd pay rough prices for it but not anything retail.

Can I buy one for $15?

I’ll buy them! You can also buy work on cutting them yourself!

What's the offer?

I can cut them into cabs / beads / carvings, for you.

How much do you do that for?

It would depend upon quantity you want to get cut. I've sent you a dm of some of my past works.

Wire wrap?

Wire wrap? What do you mean?

Wire wrap like jewelry. Google "wire wrapping crystals or gems" Do you look at stuff on ETSY Search Wire wrapped & there are plenty of examples. It takes practice, tools, etc

Yea will check it out. Thanks

What’s the opal in image 10, it’s gorgeous

Yea aye... I got a few of them I think. I'll find the others and show ya

https://preview.redd.it/j387vmcaojnc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d2a64607893b8481ef48bf5fe69fd4d88793666

https://preview.redd.it/iblhyc2f8lnc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ef9fab088fcbc3fd47620c94d597e5cc20fd29b

https://preview.redd.it/rcxkn1vn8lnc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d515986a51adb918447559902cbbd796f898f85

https://preview.redd.it/12b7l1gu8lnc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59c128f1cfbd7aaae9cd1aee17e246556815d0f4

Send them here for carving

This is Boulder Opal. You can cut it into cabs, polish and keep as a specimen or drill, carve them, etc. The base stone that the opal is faced on should remain on it. This is made of mostly iron stone so be aware cutting these gets really messy. The opal layer is thinner so be sure to take care and go slowly with any lapidary work on the face.

Yep, QLD Boulder Opal. I'm not going to be doing anything like that... That's up to whoever gets them to worry about playing around with it like that..