![10.40 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 10.40 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 10.40 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
African Opal
![10.40 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 10.40 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 10.40 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![4 pcs Play of Color Opal - 7.70 ct: Gem: Crystal OpalShape/Cut: Oval CabochonWeight: 7.70 cts total.Measurements: Approx. 11x8mm to 10x8mmColor: Play of colorTreatment: No Indications of treatmentOrigin: Ethiopia4 pieces total.Treatment](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737792_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![6.85 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 6.85 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color - Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 6.85 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nb](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179680488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717935966)
![16.90 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 16.90 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 16.90 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179680476_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717935486)
![7.00 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 7.00 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color - Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 7.00 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nb](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304162_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![10.50 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 10.50 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color - Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 10.50 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![1.85 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 1.85 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color - Floral Flash Rainbow Clarity - Semi-Transparent Ct. Weight - 1.85 ct. Dimensions - 10.30 x 7.70 x 5.70 mm <](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![9.00 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 9.00 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 9.00 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304130_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![0.97 ct. Natural Play of Color White Opal - ETHIOPIA: 0.97 ct. Natural Play of Color White Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color - Floral Flash Rainbow (White-Red-Orange-Green-Yellow-Violet-Blue Flashing) Clarity - Semi-Transparent Ct. Weigh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304120_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![8.45 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 8.45 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 8.45 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![10.55 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 10.55 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 10.55 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![1.00 ct. Natural Play of Color White Opal - ETHIOPIA: 1.00 ct. Natural Play of Color White Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Marquise Cabochon Color - Floral Flash Rainbow (White-Red-Orange-Green-Yellow-Violet-Blue Flashing) Clarity - Transparent Ct. Weight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304088_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![9.15 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 9.15 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 9.15 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304077_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![3.10 ct. Natural Cat's Eye Opal - AFRICA: 3.10 ct. Natural Cat's Eye Opal - AFRICA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color - Yellow Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 3.10 ct. Dimensions - 11.00 x 9.40 x 5.20 mm Origin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304066_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![8.95 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 8.95 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 8.95 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304055_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![5.10 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 5.10 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 4.10 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![6.25 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 6.25 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Trillion Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 6.25 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304033_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![3.75 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 3.75 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 3.75 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304021_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![1.91 ct. Play of Color Natural White Opal - ETHIOPIA: 1.91 ct. Play of Color Natural White Opal - ETHIOPIA Cut - Pear Cabochon Color - Floral Flash Rainbow (White, Red, Orange, Green, Yellow, Violet, Blue Flashing) Ct. Weight - 1.9](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304008_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![9.95 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 9.95 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 9.95 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303997_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![14.95 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 14.95 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Oval Cabochon Color - Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 14.95 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![5.45 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 5.45 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color -Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 5.45 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303975_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![4.52 ct. Floral Flash Play of Color Black Opal ETHIOPIA: 4.52 ct. Floral Flash Play of Color Black Opal - ETHIOPIA Cut - Pear Cabochon Color - Black with play of color Ct. Weight - 4.52 ct. Clarity - Opaque Dimensions - 16.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303966_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![4.30 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA: 4.30 ct. Natural Play of Color Opal - ETHIOPIA Shape - Pear Cabochon Color - Play of color Clarity - Opaque Ct. Weight - 4.30 ct. Origin - ETHIOPIA &nb](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
News about African Opal
![Hold a rainbow in your hand: all-opal auction set for Feb. 28](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-22-at-11.50.46-AM-1.png)
Hold a rainbow in your hand: all-opal auction set for Feb. 28
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 28, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Exclusive All Opal Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Massive opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-22-at-12.44.00-PM.png)
Massive opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on February 20. The opal, dubbed the Americus Australis, weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history.
![Australian museum to display opal regarded as best ever found](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015_0803_virgin-rainbow.jpg)
Australian museum to display opal regarded as best ever found
SYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian museum said Monday it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found — a 6.0-centimeter (2.4 inch) multicolored gem unearthed in the Outback and named the ‘Virgin Rainbow.’
![Episcopal Diocese wants slave trade museum in old cathedral](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1118_Cathedral_of_St._John_lead.jpg)
Episcopal Diocese wants slave trade museum in old cathedral
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island wants to open a slave trade museum and a national center for reconciliation in its now-closed cathedral in Providence. The Providence Journal reports that diocese officials approved the plans for the Cathedral of St. John last month. Diocese official Linda Grenz says Rhode Island’s role […]