Black Opal Natural Ethiopian Multi Fire Opal 10x11x03MM. 1.50 Cts. Gemstones SM12-62

These are beautiful opals, small but perfect for jewelry

Nice color for what it is NOT even close to black opal color.. NOT close to size. supposed to be 10x11 mm received was 6x18 mm. For $9.00 US, I guess I'll keep it.

The stone was an opal. It had good shimmer and "fire", but was NOT black. I will probably buy from this seller again, because the stone really was nice, and the price was really good, and most of all they come in really unique, and "charming" envelopes that are lined with something like "muslin (NOT muslim) cheese cloth" - one of them even with embroidered flowers! But it was most certainly NOT a black opal, and looked nothing at all like the picture. It was a good stone, and I like it, but it was NOT black as presented. All these guys seem to be from the same place, as all three of the individual stones that I ordered (this being one of three) came in the same sort of cloth lined manila envelope, from the same region of India. So, that extra "charm" is actually worth it to me. They took time to make the charming envelope, wrapped the stone SUPER securely in multiple layers of bubble wrap, and the stones arrive oiled in some oil that has an exotic aromatic scent about it. I really like that, that someone in India actually handled this stone before sending it to me, and oiled it in a perfumed oil. So that "mystique" adds some value, as far as I am concerned. I know these guys work hard, and this is how they make their living. And I wish them the best of luck, and I am glad that I can help them provide for their families. I do the same buy buying "Pakistan Damascus Steel knives" directly from the makers (you can find them on Facebook). I know I can buy similar quality on eBay for half the price, but being able to actually discuss the knife being sold, and learning a bit about the craftsman (and his family), and being able to chat with them about what they are doing, and how they are making my knife, and being able to make specific requests (like asking for some particular wording to be stamped on the sheath). So, I am willing to "overpay" a bit in exchange for learning about someone's craft, and their life, and their wife and kids, and such. Same thing here. Just know that when you buy individual stones, the stone you will receive will be much better quality than if you buy one of the "50 carat total weight" lots. In those cases, you pay $40-$50 for a dozen stones, and only two, maybe three of them are worth anything. To sell an individual stone for $5, the stone actually has to have SOME worth. And they do. But in this case, the stone was good, had good "opal fire", but just was NOT black opal as advertised.

Not a black fire opal at all. Very tiny, fits on a dime. Very little actual opal in the stone. Not suitable for jewelry crafting. Very dissapointed. Some people get what they ordered some don't. It really is a roll of the dice. Will not be purchasing from this vendor again. Buyer cautioned ⚠️

Very high quality and impressive

If I could give this no stars I would. If you are looking for a 10mm shard of what appears to be cloudy glass, this is the place for you.

Decent sample of black opal, mildly expensive for the quality received but at least it's true black opal as opposed to overtly chemically colored or worse yet like the last supplier I worked with who gave me a container of low fire white opal and clay matrix that was only labeled black opal.

I hardly leave reviews but this one defiantly deserves 5 stars I admit I was skeptical after reading the reviews but was Not at all disappointed! The opal is gorgeous it is fairly good size bigger than a dime and has amazing opalescence! I can see beautiful flashes of color in it from every angle and pictures don’t do It justice at all! Highly recommend! Thank you so much!

RECEIVED all 6 samples in good condition.

very very small

Misrepresentation of goods..do not buy..looked like a small piece of quartz from a gravel drive way .supposed to be a piece of unprocessed fire opal...they saw me coming....

Me llegó hoy , pero la verdad no es del color de la imagen , nada parecido con la de la imagen

Très déçu pas le bon produit mais bon j ai tout de même reçu une mini pépite pour ma collection pas du tout comme la photo même pas une ressemblance si au moins elle aurais été pareil j ai reçu plus une roche comme de rivière?? Plus jamais