![Lot of 4 Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bow and Heart Shaped Amulets: Lot of 4 Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bow and Heart Shaped Amulets](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179723073_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
Asian Opal
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![Lot of 12 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads: Lot of 12 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179723068_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 3 Antique Persian Carved Banded Glass Beads: Lot of 3 Antique Persian Carved Banded Glass Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Banded Agate Amulet Pendant: Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Banded Agate Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 5 Antique Himalayan Tibetan Banded Agate dzi Beads: Lot of 5 Antique Himalayan Tibetan Banded Agate dzi Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722943_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Agate Luk Mik Goat Eye Bead: Antique Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Agate Luk Mik Goat Eye Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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![Lot of 8 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads: Lot of 8 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722850_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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![Pair of Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Decorated Etched Beads: Pair of Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Decorated Etched Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722831_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Banded Agate Bow Amulet Pendant: Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Banded Agate Bow Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722810_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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![Antique Central Asian Himalayan Region Banded Agate Carved Floral Bead: Antique Central Asian Himalayan Region Banded Agate Carved Floral Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722795_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Pair of 2 Antique Himalayan Tibetan Drum Shaped Coral Shell Beads: Pair of 2 Antique Himalayan Tibetan Drum Shaped Coral Shell Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722791_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Etched Agate Mala Prayer Guru Bead: Ancient Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Etched Agate Mala Prayer Guru Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722746_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient South Asian Culture Carved Agate Zoomorphic Bull Amulet: Ancient South Asian Culture Carved Agate Zoomorphic Bull Amulet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Mauryan Empire Carved Amethyst Bead: Ancient Mauryan Empire Carved Amethyst Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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![Antique Himalayan Ethnic Ring with Turquoise US 9.25: Antique Himalayan Ethnic Ring with Turquoise US 9.25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722672_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Etched Agate Mala Prayer Guru Bead: Ancient Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Etched Agate Mala Prayer Guru Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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News about Asian 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.’
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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 […]