How To Buy Opals Instant

Used to make cheap Ethiopian opals look like Black Opals.

Look for a high "cabochon" (dome). It shows off the color better. 🚩 Watch for Red Flags how to buy opals

Look at the side. Straight, glued lines mean it's a composite. Pattern and Shape The way the color is arranged affects the price. Harlequin: Large, distinct squares of color. Rarest. Pinfire: Tiny dots of color. Common. Flash: Large blocks of color that blink on and off. Used to make cheap Ethiopian opals look like Black Opals

Milky base. Softer, more feminine appearance. 🚩 Watch for Red Flags Look at the side

Too perfect. Patterns look "snakeskin" or repetitive.

Tiny cracks on the surface. These can eventually break the stone.

Some opals absorb water and lose color temporarily. If you'd like to narrow this down, let me know: What is your budget range ? Do you have a favorite color (Fire red, ocean blue, etc.)?