Are black opals valuable?

Are black opals valuable?

That exclusivity, and black opal’s unique colors, make it one of the most expensive gemstones in the world. High-quality black opal can cost $10,000 per carat. But even for an expert, finding it isn’t easy. After investing tens of thousands of dollars, a miner might not find a single gem.

Is Black Opal more expensive?

By comparison, black opals are the most valuable form of opal – due to their dark body tone and the resulting vibrant play of colour. Top of the range gem quality black opal can fetch prices up to AUD $15,000 per carat.

How much can you sell black opal for?

Black opal is the most prized type of opal and may earn prices over $10,000 USD a carat. Boulder opals also have a dark body tone but are not quite as valuable, while white opals have a light body tone and are generally the least valuable form of opal.

Is black opal worth more than diamond?

Everything depends on the quality of both diamond and opal. However, sometimes high-quality opal’s price reaches several thousand dollars per carat (0.2 grams). Black Australian opals are worth up to $10,000 per carat, which is far more expensive than common diamonds.