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50 carat natural black opal stone, very rare.

Opal stones are different from jadeite in that they are not lumpy but granular.

Generally on the small side.

Australian black opal has been mined for so many years, and only a handful of rough stones exceeding 50 carats have been produced.

The largest one is known as the "Eternal Flame", a 568-carat black opal stone, which is the only one with more than [-] carats.

It has been permanently collected by the National Museum of Australia. After all, it is Australia’s national stone.

The estimated price at that time was several million US dollars. If it could be circulated in the market, the current price of this eternal fire must be tens of millions of US dollars.

If made into art jewelry.

There is no doubt that it belongs to the billion-level collection of jewelry.

In addition to the Eternal Fire, there have been several black opals of [-] to [-] carats, all of which have been sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

And that’s the price ten years ago.

Black opal rough jewelry is very expensive in China. Another main reason is that the first export market for top-quality black opal rough stones is Europe and the United States.

Therefore, the top-quality black opal rough jewelry that domestic wealthy people and entertainers can buy are all works of European and American jewelry designers that have undergone secondary processing, which is equivalent to giving it another value.

The price is quite high.

Holly felt a little itchy when she heard Teacher Chen say on the phone that a 50-carat natural black opal stone had been discovered in Wales.

Very eager to get this gem into my pocket.

Then go back to China and find top designers you know to design art jewelry.

In China, it is absolutely a rare piece of art jewelry.

Holly hung up the phone and took Zhong Yiwen and Liang Caixi out.

I drove one or two Toyota off-road vehicles today, because the Lightning Ridge mining area in Wales is located in the Gobi Desert, so it is more suitable to drive off-road vehicles.

At the intersection heading north out of the city, Holly and the others met up with Teacher Chen.

Teacher Chen said: “The owner of the mining area where the opal stone was produced has been my business partner for many years.

He himself did not expect such a large opal stone to be found in the old mine.

He would wait for us to pass before bidding on the sale.

Some European and American buyers are already on the way. Mr. Huo, let's hurry up and get there. "

Although Mr. Chen has been in the opal business for so many years, he was still very excited when he heard about the 50-carat natural rough stone.

Holly nodded, "Thank you, Teacher Chen, for leading the way."

North to Wales.

It was already noon when we arrived at the Lightning Ridge Mining Area.

This area is full of black opal mining areas.

In addition to absenteeism, various jewelers come here to purchase.

Today is the Opal Festival at Lightning Ridge.

Many mine owners and miners will set up stalls at planned locations outside the mining area to display rough stones.

Can be traded directly.

In the past, when Teacher Chen came over, he would walk around the stalls first, but it was different today. He only saw the 50-carat natural black opal stone.

When she took Holly to the mine owner's residence, a group of people had gathered at the door.

This news must have spread throughout the gem community.

The mine owner also hopes that the more people come to bid, the better. If a rare rough stone comes out, can it be sold at a good price?

"Hello, Ethan, long time no see." Teacher Chen went up and hugged the mine owner to say hello.

Take the initiative to introduce him to Holly, a Chinese buyer.

"Hello! Mr. Huo, welcome to my mine as a guest." Ethan welcomed.

Australia often sells items in the form of live auctions.

Even the school district houses are brought together by everyone to bid and sell them on the spot.

The same goes for mines.

Simply put, the highest bidder gets it.

The mine owner took out the 50-carat natural black opal gem and showed it in his hand.

The simplest and most intuitive way to judge the quality of opal stone is to look at its color change.

The colors are gorgeous.

Different colors appear from every angle.

very beautiful.

Teacher Chen used her many years of experience to analyze it for Holly, "Mr. Huo, the top-grade black opal gem has a flame color inside, which is extremely gorgeous.

Australia’s national treasure opal stone, the name Eternal Fire, also comes from the rich flame color inside it.This black opal can also see the flame color, and the other colors are very rich. It is the best black opal. "

Holly nodded.

Soon someone offered a price of US$8000 per carat.

Teacher Chen first grabbed the price of 10000 US dollars.

These European and American businessmen were very aggressive and kept raising prices. In a short time, they were able to get a price of 15000 US dollars per carat.

Holly raised his hand directly: "20000 US dollars."

Everyone turned to look at him.

Teacher Chen also looked at Holly with some surprise.

Asking for [-] US dollars directly shows that he is a novice.

Veterans don't increase prices like this, they always go against their opponents and win at the lowest cost price.

Every time the price is called, various costs will be calculated and compared with the market value of similar jewelry, and then the price will be carefully called.

They are all pure businessmen and only consider profits.

But Holly is different. He considers the collection value.

For such a rare large-carat black opal rough, Holly's estimate was $[-] per carat.

He can accept anything below this price.

Although the identity of the novice was exposed, the European and American businessmen did not give up bidding.

Then grab each other.

When the price reached 24000 US dollars, Holly called out the price of 25000 US dollars again.

Mine owner Ethan had a satisfied smile on his face. This was the price he wanted to hear.

If it's higher, it's definitely better.

Teacher Chen also felt that Holly was not here to do business, but simply liked to collect and bid, so he gave up voluntarily.

Then an American called for $26000.

He turned around and made a gesture of wiping his neck to Holly.

Holly smiled and said, "$27000."

There was an uproar at the scene.

Discussed up.

No one is bidding anymore.

"OK, congratulations, Mr. Huo, you are the first Chinese buyer." Ethan congratulated.

Holly asked Teacher Chen in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Teacher Chen said: “Because China does not have top jewelry brands, the mine owners here feel that the Chinese are wasting their natural resources by buying such good rough stones and cannot maximize their value.

European and American jewelry are world-famous, especially some top luxury jewelry brands. They can rely on their own brand value to maximize the value of gemstones.

This is also the reason why top-quality black opal rough stones flow into the European and American markets.

There is no way, Mr. Huo, there really is no top jewelry brand in China that can gain a foothold in the world.

Considering the market value and profit, we Chinese dare not easily bid for rough stones with European and American businessmen.

With the same raw materials, other people's jewelry can sell for tens of millions, but we may only sell it for a few million.

The bad thing is the brand value.

Having been in the rough stone business for so many years, I have become accustomed to it. "

Holly heard a hint of ruthlessness in Teacher Chen's tone.

Holly said: "I think I can find a top Chinese designer for this 50-carat black opal rough stone. With her brand value, she will not lag behind Europe and the United States."

Teacher Chen asked curiously: "Who is this person that Mr. Huo is talking about?"

"The light of Chinese jewelry designers, Zhao Xinqi." Holly said, "If you label this black opal gemstone with the Cindy Chao brand, the value should double."

Looking back, Holly said to the mine owner Ethan, "Thank you."

Accept his somewhat sarcastic congratulations graciously.

"Sister Wen, go and pay." Holly said.

Zhong Yiwen nodded.

This 50-carat natural black opal gemstone was acquired by Holly at a price of US$27000 per carat.

A total of US$1350000.

The RMB is close to a thousand W.

Coupled with the designer's design and inlaying other gemstones or diamonds, the price of art jewelry created from this gemstone can rise to eight or even nine figures. (End of chapter)