NEW ! CREATED OPAL FROM RUSSIA !

As promised here is our pricelist for cut and rough man made opal from Russia. The material was distributed in small quantities by different middleman on the various shows. I managed now to work out a deal with the original manufacturers themselfs and can show (and sell of course) you a small selection of fine cut and rough stones in various colors, qualitys and sizes. The material is comparable to Gilson man made black opal but only at a fraction of the cost. The color play and the pattern is very individual and is remarkable different to other types of man made opal.
In my opinion its looking more natural (and believable) as the very uniform pattern like in Gilson opal.

CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY

PRECIOUS SYNTHETIC OPAL

(black and white)

Chemical Composition SiO2 • nH2O
Water Content 2-3%
Moh’s Hardness 5-5,5
Content of carbon in black varieties
(Crystal specters of carbon are similar to those of natural opal) 		up to 1,5%
Specific weight 2,00-2,2
Porosity 1,5-3%
Play-of-Color Entire specter
Transparency Matt and semi-transparent
Brightness Bright and moderate various and similar to natural
Macrostructure (pattern of color specter) (opalescent, mosaic, flashes of color, etc.)
Microstructure Regular

The precious synthetic opal is similar to a variety of natural Australian precious opal by its physical and chemical properties as well as by its jeweler’s qualities.

Actual Pricelist of Cut Opal in Stock
Click on thumbnail to view enlarged picture Description Size Weight Stock # Price
Large low domed cabochon, nice collectors piece or for individual jewelry. Fascinating color play with swirls and flames. 32 x 21 mm 11.3 ct. A01 $ 148.00
Elongated droplet with a lot of deep purple flashes 30 x 15 mm 6.77 ct A02 $ 85.00
Irregular rounded triangle 20 x 16 mm 7.49 ct. A03 $ 89.00
Elongated droplet 25 x 15 mm 3.61 ct. A04 $ 39.00
Irregular oval cabochon with flat top. Nice pattern with larger blueish-green flashes. 28 x 15 mm 7.58 ct. A05 $ 78.00
Elongated droplet 27 x 12 mm 5.39 ct. A06 $ 65.00
Elongated droplet
SOLD !		 23 x 12 mm 3.08 ct. A07 $ 39.00
Elongated droplet with big blueish swirls and flames. 22 x 12 mm 2.80 ct. A08 $ 36.00
Oval cabochon
SOLD !		 21 x 12 mm 3.19 ct. A09 $ 38.00
Oval cabochon with lots of red and orange
SOLD !		 17 x 12 mm 3.88 ct. A10 $ 54.00
Oval cabochon 17 x 11 mm 3.71 ct. A11 $ 45.00
Irrgeular triangle with big blueish-green flames and swirls.
SOLD !		 17 x 13 mm 2.57 ct. A12 $ 38.00
Oval cabochon 15 x 11 mm 3.17 ct. A13 $ 38.00
Elongatet slightly curved droplet with flat top.
Showing a lot of gold and red.		 17 x 9 mm 1.96 ct. A14 $ 28.00
Irregular heartshape flat top polished on both sides. 21 x 21 mm 5.61 ct. A15 $ 68.00
Irregular elongatet faceted triangle. Damaged on right side. A sample or research stone. 19 x 10 mm 1.61 ct. A16 $ 15.00
Measurements are only approximate. Please note that the stones are guranteed to be as sturdy and well to work with as natural opal. There is also a lifetime warranty against cracks or loss of color play due to loss of water under regular conditions. We can not gurantee the stones to survive extreme thermal or mechanical stress as a very good natural opal would not survive also. Usual care when working with opals is advised.

If you are not completely satisfied with the product feel free to return it for full refund of your money.

Prices are in US-Dollars per piece. Please add US-$ 9.95 for shipping & handling.

At the moment we can only accept orders prepaid by cheque from an US bank or by international money order or from companys or individual having already established an account with us.

Before sending any cheques or money orders please send in your order by e-mail
to :
mr.bismuth@t-online.de attn: opal order.
This will enable us to confirm your order and reserve your stones. Otherwise you might be sending money for a stone not any more available.

Again, if you are not happy with the merchandise feel free to return it for full refund !

Udo J.A. Behner
Crystal Growing
Zum Bildchen 62

66687 Wadern / Germany

phone : 06871/91007
fax : 06871/91006