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ID: 696895
Weight: 2.34ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 59.09
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ID: 548003
Weight: 0.81ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 243.00
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ID: 704929
Weight: 0.94ct
Size: 9.9 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 28.20
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ID: 704853
Weight: 1.70ct
Size: 11.6 x 8.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.00
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ID: 708419
Weight: 3.51ct
Size: 16.1 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 106.31
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ID: 726913
Weight: 0.66ct
Size: 7.1 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.80
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ID: 726944
Weight: 0.61ct
Size: 7.6 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 18.30
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ID: 726915
Weight: 0.41ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 12.30
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ID: 691435
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 11.4 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 57.24
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ID: 673921
Weight: 3.33ct
Size: 14.2 x 9.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 99.90
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ID: 691207
Weight: 4.32ct
Size: 13.5 x 11 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 233.28
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ID: 704580
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 34.80
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ID: 691765
Weight: 1.51ct
Size: 10.6 x 8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 81.54
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ID: 704926
Weight: 1.30ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 39.00
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ID: 704858
Weight: 1.65ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 49.50
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ID: 674256
Weight: 3.28ct
Size: 15.2 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 98.40
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ID: 727488
Weight: 1.59ct (total)
Size: 9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 47.70
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ID: 697577
Weight: 2.16ct
Size: 12.3 x 8.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 65.45
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ID: 726814
Weight: 1.00ct
Size: 8.4 x 5.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 25.00
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ID: 704579
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 29.50
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ID: 548001
Weight: 1.78ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 534.00
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ID: 691555
Weight: 1.70ct
Size: 10.2 x 7.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 38.88
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ID: 548516
Weight: 1.48ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 444.00
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ID: 727058
Weight: 0.40ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 12.00
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ID: 697181
Weight: 2.40ct
Size: 14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 72.72
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ID: 704933
Weight: 1.03ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 30.90
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ID: 718040
Weight: 24.70ct
Size: 30 x 22 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 88.92
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ID: 548158
Weight: 0.82ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 270.60
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ID: 668077
Weight: 3.56ct
Size: 14.8 x 11 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 106.80
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ID: 704634
Weight: 1.94ct
Size: 10.3 x 8.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 58.20
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ID: 718680
Weight: 31.79ct
Size: 32.3 x 21.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 114.44
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ID: 548150
Weight: 0.94ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 310.20
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ID: 727359
Weight: 0.32ct
Size: 6.6 x 5.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 9.60
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ID: 705022
Weight: 1.16ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 34.80
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ID: 704640
Weight: 1.72ct
Size: 10.5 x 8.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 51.60
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ID: 704879
Weight: 1.58ct
Size: 10.7 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.40
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ID: 668347
Weight: 25.05ct
Size: 31.7 x 16.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 90.18
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ID: 691102
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 83.16
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ID: 704885
Weight: 1.68ct
Size: 11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 42.00
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ID: 727388
Weight: 0.52ct
Size: 7.2 x 5.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 15.60
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ID: 708817
Weight: 4.69ct
Size: 14.3 x 10.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 142.06
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ID: 718048
Weight: 62.29ct
Size: 43.8 x 24.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 224.24
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ID: 718043
Weight: 46.92ct
Size: 36.9 x 28.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 168.91
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ID: 691112
Weight: 3.50ct
Size: 16 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 189.00
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ID: 727214
Weight: 0.66ct
Size: 7.9 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 19.80
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ID: 704819
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 31.50
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ID: 727305
Weight: 0.36ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 9.00
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ID: 727349
Weight: 0.68ct
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 20.40
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ID: 718477
Weight: 33.21ct
Size: 34.7 x 23.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 119.56
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ID: 727304
Weight: 0.48ct
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 14.40
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ID: 711827
Weight: 3.95ct
Size: 15.1 x 10.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 105.13
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ID: 704851
Weight: 1.57ct
Size: 10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 47.10
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ID: 548533
Weight: 1.50ct (total)
Size: 8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 495.00
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ID: 667935
Weight: 51.46ct
Size: 38.3 x 25.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 185.26
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ID: 548154
Weight: 1.07ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Price: $ 321.00
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ID: 708811
Weight: 3.93ct
Size: 16.4 x 11 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 119.03
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ID: 548043
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 419.10
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ID: 711825
Weight: 4.63ct
Size: 17.4 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 123.23
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ID: 704583
Weight: 1.25ct
Size: 10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 37.50
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ID: 718476
Weight: 35.47ct
Size: 37.8 x 23.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Price: $ 127.69
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FAQs

What makes Australian opals unique?

Australian opals are renowned for their vibrant colors and natural patterns, making them some of the most sought-after gemstones worldwide. Sourced from famous Australian opal mines like Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge, these natural opals come in a variety of types, including Australian Black opal, Australian White opal, and solid Australian opal gemstones.

What are loose Australian opals used for?

Loose Australian opals are perfect for custom jewelry designs or as collectible gemstones. Whether you're looking for loose opal stones, opal cabochons, or Australian opal loose varieties, these gems add a touch of elegance to any creation.

Where do the best Australian loose opals come from?

Australia's opal mines, such as Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge, are world-famous for producing high-quality opals. These mines yield stunning loose opals, including Australian Black opals and solid Australian opals, treasured for their exceptional beauty.

How can I care for my loose Australian opals?

To maintain the luster of your loose Australian opal, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures. These natural opals are delicate and should be handled with care to preserve their brilliance and unique patterns.

What is the difference between solid Australian opals and opal cabochons?

Solid Australian opals are single pieces of opal with natural patterns, while opal cabochons are opals cut and polished into rounded shapes for use in jewelry. Both are popular choices for creating unique and elegant designs.

Are Australian loose opals a good investment?

Yes, Australian loose opals, especially those from renowned mines like Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy, are considered valuable. Natural opals such as Australian Black opals and Australian White opals hold their worth due to their rarity and beauty.

Can I find loose Australian opals in different sizes and shapes?

Absolutely! Loose Australian opals come in various sizes, shapes, and forms, including loose opal stones and opal cabochons, making them versatile for different design needs. Whether you prefer large statement pieces or smaller, intricate designs, there's an option for every taste.

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Why Choose Australian Opals?

Australian opals are prized for their unmatched brilliance and vibrant colors. Originating from renowned mines such as Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge, these natural opals are ideal for custom jewelry or gemstone collectors. With options ranging from Australian Black opals to shimmering Australian White opals, each stone offers unique patterns and a touch of Australia's natural beauty.

Popular Varieties of Australian Opals

Explore our collection of Australian opals loose, featuring high-quality stones like solid Australian opals, opal cabochons, and loose opal stones. Whether you’re seeking rare Australian Black opals or the radiant colors of Coober Pedy opals, our selection is designed to meet every preference.

Where Do Australian Loose Opals Come From?

Australia is home to some of the world's most famous opal mines, including Lightning Ridge, known for its dark and brilliant hues, and Coober Pedy, famous for its light and colorful stones. These mines produce a variety of natural opals, ensuring the authenticity and quality of every gemstone.

Caring for Your Loose Australian Opals

To preserve the beauty of your Australian loose opals, handle them with care and avoid exposing them to harsh chemicals. These natural opals are sensitive to extreme temperature changes but, with proper care, will retain their stunning colors and unique patterns for a lifetime.

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Very surprised how quick and efficient it was to checkout and pay. Also found exactly what I was looking for no issues.

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Excellent selection and easy to use, well done site

Posted By Steph in December, 2024
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Ive been looking for a place to buy loose gemstones for years and was thrilled when I found this site

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I have been buying gems for several years off and on and love their selection and great low prices. I started out wanting to get an example of each type of gem but after looking at all the types of gems and reading about them I realize it is almost impossible for me to do. It took me years just to read about them all. Gem Select is the best gem site you can find. For information or to buy. Steve M.

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FAQ's

What makes Australian opals unique?

Australian opals are renowned for their vibrant colors and natural patterns, making them some of the most sought-after gemstones worldwide. Sourced from famous Australian opal mines like Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge, these natural opals come in a variety of types, including Australian Black opal, Australian White opal, and solid Australian opal gemstones.

What are loose Australian opals used for?

Loose Australian opals are perfect for custom jewelry designs or as collectible gemstones. Whether you're looking for loose opal stones, opal cabochons, or Australian opal loose varieties, these gems add a touch of elegance to any creation.

Where do the best Australian loose opals come from?

Australia's opal mines, such as Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge, are world-famous for producing high-quality opals. These mines yield stunning loose opals, including Australian Black opals and solid Australian opals, treasured for their exceptional beauty.

How can I care for my loose Australian opals?

To maintain the luster of your loose Australian opal, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures. These natural opals are delicate and should be handled with care to preserve their brilliance and unique patterns.

What is the difference between solid Australian opals and opal cabochons?

Solid Australian opals are single pieces of opal with natural patterns, while opal cabochons are opals cut and polished into rounded shapes for use in jewelry. Both are popular choices for creating unique and elegant designs.

Are Australian loose opals a good investment?

Yes, Australian loose opals, especially those from renowned mines like Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy, are considered valuable. Natural opals such as Australian Black opals and Australian White opals hold their worth due to their rarity and beauty.

Can I find loose Australian opals in different sizes and shapes?

Absolutely! Loose Australian opals come in various sizes, shapes, and forms, including loose opal stones and opal cabochons, making them versatile for different design needs. Whether you prefer large statement pieces or smaller, intricate designs, there's an option for every taste.

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