How to Buy an Opal
Familiarize yourself with opals and their terminology.. Identify the types of natural opals available.. Distinguish natural opals from modified and man-made versions.
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1
Familiarize yourself with opals and their terminology.
Familiarize yourself with opals and their terminology.
2
Identify the types of natural opals available.
Identify the types of natural opals available.
3
Distinguish natural opals from modified and man-made versions.
Distinguish natural opals from modified and man-made versions.
4
Recognize how opal stones are valued.
Recognize how opal stones are valued.
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Pinpoint your price range and how you plan to use the opal.
Pinpoint your price range and how you plan to use the opal.
6
Inspect the color and pattern of the stone.
Inspect the color and pattern of the stone.
7
Assess the clarity and transparency.
Assess the clarity and transparency.
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Choose a good retailer.
Choose a good retailer.
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Compare it with several other opals before making a final decision.
Compare it with several other opals before making a final decision.
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Inspect the stone closely under sunlight before you buy it.
Inspect the stone closely under sunlight before you buy it.
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Obtain a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the retailer.
Obtain a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the retailer.
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