![Lot of 8 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads: Lot of 8 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
Opal Loose Stones & Beads
![Lot of 8 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads: Lot of 8 Himalayan Tibetan Conch Shell Mala Prayer Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722620_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/6733/332627/179722585_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/6733/332627/179722575_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 20 Ancient Mediterranean Classical Period Stratified Eye Art Glass Beads: Lot of 20 Ancient Mediterranean Classical Period Stratified Eye Art Glass Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179633352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 6 Ancient Egyptian Byzantine Coptic Art Carved Zoomorphic Amulets: Lot of 6 Ancient Egyptian Byzantine Coptic Art Carved Zoomorphic Amulets](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179633348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 4 Egyptian Coptic Era Lapis Lazuli Bead Amulets: Lot of 4 Egyptian Coptic Era Lapis Lazuli Bead Amulets](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179735926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 5 Egyptian Coptic Era Lapis Lazuli Beads: Lot of 5 Egyptian Coptic Era Lapis Lazuli Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179735925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Carved Banded Agate Bow Amulet Pendant: Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Carved Banded Agate Bow Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient 9 Striped Sino-Tibetan Etched Agate dZi Bead: Ancient 9 Striped Sino-Tibetan Etched Agate dZi Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Elongated Carnelian dZi Bead: Antique Himalayan Sino-Tibetan Elongated Carnelian dZi Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![26.00 ct. Natural Rainbow Opal Round Beads Necklace: 26.00 ct. Natural Rainbow Opal Round Beads Single strand Necklace Color - Rainbow Shape - Round beads Size - 3 to 3.5 mm Approx. Gem Weight - 26.00 ct. With sterling silver l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303862_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![2.34 Ct Natural Ethiopian Multicolor Welo Opal Oval Cut Pair: Weight - 2.34 Ct / Size - 10.0 x 6.5 x 4.0 mm / Pieces : 2 No's / Shape : Oval Cut / Clarity : Translucent / Treatment : None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/329465/178068171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716310377)
![1.67 Ct Natural Pink Fire Opal Oval Cut: Weight - 1.67 Ct / Size - 10.50 x 9.10 x 4.60 mm / Shape - Oval Cut / Color - Pink / Clarity - Transparent / Origin - Ethiopia / Treatment - Heated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/331259/178638009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716891728)
![1.06 Ct Natural Multicolor Welo Opal Flashing Fire Opal Oval Cab: Weight - 1.03 Ct / Size - 8.20 x 6.10 x 4.30 mm / Shape - Oval Cab / Color - Multicolor / Clarity - Translucent / Origin - Ethiopia / Treatment - None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/330170/178011617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716309601)
![3.50 Ct Natural 11 Drilled Pink Fire Opal Unshaped Beads: Weight - 3.50 Ct / Size - 4.6x3.5 to 8.1x4.1 mm / 11 No's / Shape - Unshaped Beads / Color - Pink / Clarity - Transparent / Origin - Ethiopia / Treatment - Heated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/331259/178638124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716891728)
![3.36 Ct Natural Multicolor Top Fire Opal Solid Rough Cab: Weight - 3.36 Ct / Size - 13.00 x 9.50 x 5.20 mm / Shape - Solid Rough Cab / Color - Multicolor / Clarity - Translucent / Origin - Ethiopia / Treatment - None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/330170/178011546_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716309601)
![6.05 Ct Natural Multicolor Top Welo Opal Flash Fire Oval Cab Lot: Weight - 6.05 Ct / Size -5.0x3.0 - 7.0x5.0 mm / 20 Pc's / Shape - Oval Cab / Color - Multicolor / Clarity - Translucent / Origin - Ethiopia / Treatment - None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/330170/178011456_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716309601)
![1.35 ct Australian Doublet Opal: Gemstones: Australian Doublet OpalCarat Weights: 1.35 ct Size/Dimensions: 12 X 6 mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6851/331303/178691395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716735572)
![5.85 Ct Natural Ethiopian Fire Opal Rough: Gemstones: Natural Fire Opal /Carat Weights: 5.85 ct /Size or Dimensions: Unshaped /Treatment: No](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6851/331303/178691082_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716735572)
![2.90 ct Australian Triplet Mosaic Opal Set: Gemstones: Australian Doublet Opal /Carat Weights: 2.90 ct /Size or Dimensions: 7 X 5 mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6851/331303/178690853_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716735572)
![1.16 Ct Natural Ethiopian Multicolor Welo Opal Marquise Cut: Weight - 1.16 Ct / Size - 14.0 x 6.2 x 4.1 mm Pieces : 1 No's / Shape : Marquise Cut / Clarity : Translucent / Treatment : None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/329465/178068377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716310377)
![1.53 Ct Natural Ethiopian Multicolor Welo Opal Round Cab: Weight - 1.53 Ct / Size - 9.0 x 9.0 x 4.5 mm Pieces : 1 No's / Shape : Round Cab / Clarity : Translucent / Treatment : None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/329465/178068364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716310377)
![0.95 Ct Natural Ethiopian Multicolor Welo Opal Octagon Cut: Weight - 0.95 Ct / Size - 9.6 x 5.9 x 3.4 mm Pieces : 1 No's / Shape : Octagon Cut / Clarity : Translucent / Treatment : None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/329465/178068350_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716310377)
![2.39 Ct Natural Ethiopian Multicolor Welo Opal Pear Cut: Weight - 2.39 Ct / Size - 13.5 x 9.2 x 5.2 mm Pieces : 1 No's / Shape : Pear Cut / Clarity : Translucent / Treatment : None](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6226/329465/178068319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716310377)
News about Opal Loose Stones & Beads
![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 […]