Opals
Gemstones
Jewelry
Coins
Published at 8th May 2018
Modified at 4th Jan 2023
Opals at Tucson 2014 including New Opals from Kalgoorlie West Australia
The 2014 Tucson Gem Show has had terrific weather with some days
reaching up to 80 degrees, while the rest of the United States experienced freezing temperatures. There were some buyers that were delayed in attending due to flight cancellation, however it didn’t affect the AGTA show as they reported an increase in traffic at their show.
This year we are excited to announce a new type of opal found from Australia.
If you would like to read more about attending and buying at the show, we have some very helpful information about the Tucson Gem Show that will make your whole experience much more easier.
NEW AUSTRALIAN FIRE OPAL
There was a new company exhibiting a new kind of opal that is very similar to the Mexican fire opal. The location of the opal field in which this new Australian fire opal was found is approximately 600 kilometres North of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
The production is still limited for the new Australian Fire Opal, however they have a massive prospecting area and are expecting very large finds.
The Australian Fire opal is volcanic in origin. Due to fire opal being found mainly in the top meter of the soil, the minig costs are not expensive.
Australian Fire Opals on show at the 2014 Tucson Gem Show
The show was well represented by Australian and American opal sellers. All reported better sales than the previous year with some high end stones selling. There were surprisingly quite a few rare opal pineapples for sale at the show from several vendors.
Search the Opal Encyclopedia
Related Auctions
Related Articles
Australian Black Opal is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. It has every color of the rainbow on a black ground which makes the colors dance.
8th May 2018
Boulder Opal is one of the most undervalue opals valuable on the market. Learn more about this unique opal and browse the beautifully stones we have for sale.
29th May 2019
With a passion for opals, Wayne and Estella Sedawie established Opal Plus more that 14 years ago and have found the internet to be a valuable tool. It’s where most of the company’s international transactions take place.
17th Oct 2018
Latest Articles
An opal’s price comes down to a variety of factors, all of which we’ve broken down in this guide to opal grading and prices. Learn all about opal grading and the prices of each type of opal!
19th Jul 2023
Come on a journey and learn about the healing power of opals from our guest writer Vivien Schapera from Crystal Healing Techniques!
20th May 2023
The Flame (or Fire) Queen opal is the world’s most expensive opal, sold for the modern equivalent of $3 million dollars. Learn all about its history and qualities!
18th Feb 2023
Article Categories
All there is to know about Opals including Black Opals, Ethiopian Opals & Boulder Opal
15 Articles
Check out our fascinating information and articles on all things amazing in the Opal world
43 Articles
Opal Auctions sellers who are approved as opal Verified Sellers
4 Articles