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Gem in the Spotlight: Opal
… commonly used in jewelry. For reference, here are the Mohs hardness values for some other gemstones you may know: Diamond 10, Sapphire 9, Amethyst 7, and Peridot 6. Turquoise is about as hard as opal, but you would need to consider Pearl or… refers to any opal from Ethiopia. That said, the term is usually used to refer to crystal opal that has a slight yellowish to orange body color. Many Ethiopian opals are hydrophane (see above). Other names for this kind of opal include: …
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How to Sell Your Jewelry
…condition. Some gems have a higher value then others. A natural ruby is worth many times more then a synthetic ruby. Diamonds are generally more valuable then amethysts. Knowing your gem’s grade and rarity will help with understanding its … out right for an immediate transaction. Jewelry brokers are usually found in major cities and include a jewelry and diamond finding service. Pawn shops and secondhand dealers are another type of walk-in and sell option. Most work on a cash …
