How Do You Value An Opal Ring?
Opals are a diverse type of gemstone, ranging in hue from black to blue to red. Factors such as size, cut, color and source can determine how much your opal ring is worth, something you’ll need to know if you intend to sell the ring or purchase insurance. Inspect your opal ring under good light, looking through a magnifying glass. What predominant color is the stone? What additional colors can you detect? How large is it? Does your stone have any cracks? Cracked opals are less valuable. Opals with red hues are rarer and more valuable then blue or green opals. Photograph your opal ring. You can submit the photograph to appraisers or, if you intend to sell the ring, you can use a good photograph to auction your ring online. Read “Opal Identification & Value” by Paul Downing. This book can help you understand and identify the range of hues within the opal gemstone, purchase opals and value opal rings and gems in your collection. Downing discusses how to tell if a gem is properly protected
