Top 10 | Most Expensive and Beautiful Opals in the World

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The Australian outback has long been a treasure trove for opal enthusiasts, with tales of remarkable finds captivating imaginations worldwide since the 1840s. Among these legends are some truly iconic opals, each with its own unique story.

"The Olympic Australis" stands out as a testament to the keen eye of opal buyers John Altmann and Rudi Cherny. Discovered in 1956 at the Eight Mile Opal field in Coober Pedy, South Australia, this colossal 17,000-carat gem was left uncut due to its exceptional purity, earning it a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest and most valuable gem opal ever found.

At Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, another famed opal emerged in 1938: "The Aurora Australis." This opulent gem, displaying a vibrant harlequin pattern against a black background, earned its name from the celestial southern lights. Altmann + Cherny transformed it into a brilliant oval shape, cementing its status as one of the world's most valuable black opals.

In 1954, the South Australian Government sought a gift for Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Australia. Turning to Altmann + Cherny, they selected a gem crystal opal from the Andamooka Opal fields, which John Altmann expertly cut into six stones. These stones became part of a stunning jewelry set presented to the Queen, with one opal remaining in private hands.

Other opals of note include "The Black Prince Opal," "The Butterfly Stone," and "The Fire Queen Opal," each with its own captivating history. From renowned museum acquisitions to extraordinary natural formations like "Halley's Comet" and "The Virgin Rainbow," the allure of opals continues to captivate both collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, preserving a rich legacy of Australia's natural wonder.

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Thank you for sharing. Excellent video❤

pathader
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Nr. 5 the Queens Opal set is for me the most beautiful. The next jewellery will be an white Opal set. Thank you for your video.

Pharaonin
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I love opals so much! They are much more pretty than white diamonds. The number 1 is my favorite, so unique! Majestic!

lizziebennet
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Wonderful collection, wonderful video as always, Andrew ❣️ Many thanks and love from Germany ❣️

dorisdaumann
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I love it thnx for showing it to us❤❤❤❤❤

miraymind
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it’s my birth stone! I didn’t know opal has many colors. Most of my life I thought it’s just transparent white. Thank you Andrew for this video!

dominiononlinegame
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My eyes are dancing! Opals are amongst my favourite gems. Thank you for showing us these amazing stones.

normasouthwood
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Lovely video.excellent opals are showing here.great thanks for you.

samjewellery
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When I took gemology an opal dealer came to our class. He had with him at least 2 million dollars of opals. The most beautiful opals I’ve ever seen. Should have robbed him when he left! Just kidding! The black opals he had were incredible!

Paul-zfob
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Thank you, Andrew, for sharing this beautiful video, stay well as always!

frederickastarr
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First lol! Hi Andrew!! They aren't my favorites stones, always cracked and broke on me similar to jade, Ah well. The last one is stunning! Maybe I'll try again soon. Hope all is well with you my dear friend. Sending you love & blessings always!!

FastingStarChanelNo
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Damn I'm high. Just realized I've been watching a video about Australian opals for the last 10 minutes.

wiseguy
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Wow very nice collection thanks for sharing

WengTv-fnks
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The Sea of Opal is stunning it reminds me of that famous photograph by the Hubble Telescope of the Pillars of Creation. I find that Opal just mesmerising and the fact that it’s still embedded in other materials just adds to the effect.

CJ-hgcs
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If the Virgin Rainbow fits in someone’s palm it is not 11 inches long. Maybe 11 centimeters, but not inches.

karenmitchell
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Wow the last one is unreal! From bright green to core of the earth red.

dichaelovic
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Wow, the Lord created those. All creation speaks of Him ❤ gorgeous

reneecarter
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Ang ganda naman ng stone talaga na to! Opal pa naman birthstone ko 🥹🩷

miaaaaaxx
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What a treat to find this channel at 3:40 am! It is my birthstone and certainly lives up to it's reputation for beauty!

judithmagill
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Ang ganda ng colors kay galing po nito sir

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