MsPlod 11 Posted January 31, 2011 Am rather intrigued here! Was just cruising through some auctions which closed last night and happened to look at this one (was interested in the description of the gem by the seller). Opal - EXTREMELY RARE - IN FACT NEARLY NON EXISTENT IN THIS SIZE - FIRE OPAL 9.76ct was sold for R246.00 on 30 Jan at 21:31 by Melbon in Alrode (ID:32095872) Noticed that the bidding looked like this... Winning Bidders R246.00, on 29 Jan 09:12, by Runners-up R71.00 on 28 Jan 17:50, by R1.00 on 28 Jan 15:06, by OK, so firstly where are the bids which chased this up to R246?? :thinking: And secondly, given the claim "extremely rare, in fact nearly non-existent in this size" Have a look at this... Shop For Loose Precious Gemstones at Wholesale Prices from GemSelect :wtf: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali Craft and Gems 14 Posted January 31, 2011 Don't know about the bidding discrepancy, but the gem is not a Fire Opal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 71 Posted January 31, 2011 It is amazing how you can tell from a photo whether something is real or not. No answer to my eggs yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali Craft and Gems 14 Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Geewhiz As per my earlier reply, most of the eggs are Jasper - difficult to identify 100% with pics only. Re the listing options - that can only be your decision - I can't advise yay or nay. Regards, CCG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsPlod 11 Posted January 31, 2011 It is amazing how you can tell from a photo whether something is real or not Fairly straightforward in this case, although CCG is a whizz at these things. It is a white opal, not a fire opal. Fire opals simply do not come in those colours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeness 10 Posted January 31, 2011 Fire opals are also transparent, and it is quite obvious that the stone listed is not. Based on the photo it looks like common white opal or potch, since there is virtually no play of colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
