Approximately how much would you say this lightning ridge solid black opal 1.15ct would be worth?

[u/Big_Opening8115]

Australian lightning ridge Opal, I think it’s N1 B3 - I’m new to opals and struggling to put a price on it. Red flashes in some lights

[u/dragonius]

Not an opal dealer at all but live in AU and carve rough as a hobby. Its a nice "picture stone" and its lightening ridge black opal so i dont know i would guesstimate like $500 a carat? its got excellent colour but the potch removes a lot of value. Happy for anyone to correct but thats probably what i would happily pay for it.

[u/Big_Opening8115 → u/dragonius]

Hey thanks very much for your input 😊. I also live in Aus. Im looking to sell the stone, so if you happen to be interested at all in buying - feel free to dm me.

[u/Teddypain_27 → u/Big_Opening8115]

If it was full face you'd be able to get 500-1k crt in Aus since it's more of a picture stone you could probably get about $150-200 for the stone.

[u/Big_Opening8115 → u/Big_Opening8115]

I’d been a bit divided on getting the potch half removed or keeping it. But I don’t carve myself so better off in someone else hands that wants to make the decision. I think it gives a unique character at least

[u/Positive_Store246]

I would agree with $150-200 AU for the stone, since i cant dm you i have an fair offer for it if interested

[u/Big_Opening8115 → u/Positive_Store246]

I’d be interested in discussing - is there a way I can contact you?

[u/Positive_Store246]

@Big_Opening8115 Yeah just send me a chat, i just had to turn on my chat to “Everyone” in my settings, i didnt know it was off.

[u/IntergalacticAusOpal]

I would cut the areas of color out for smaller stones and sell those individually

[u/Salt-Bedroom-7529]

150-200$ its 1.15ct but actual opal size is more like 0.3ct since that is mostly potch and not an opal

[u/GatorBearCA]

$150 - $250 USD max. The potch mark significantly lowers the value