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Trudy

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Clear topaz
« on: November 18, 2017, 09:44:18 PM »
Hi looking for value of piece of clear topaz uncut as found in Qld is just over 400 carats

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Re: Clear topaz
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2017, 08:15:18 AM »
Hi Trudie and welcome to ALF.  :)

Wow that would be a large stone you are looking for.  80 grams and a bit more.

Your best bet would be to check out your local gem shows.

Do you want it as a specimen or to facet?
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.

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Re: Clear topaz
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2017, 03:03:02 PM »
Welcome to the forum Trudie. I agree with Jimnyjerry, the stone you are looking for will be hard to find and even a quick look at Ebay indicates Australian topaz to be fetching at least around the $2 per carat mark, so even a cheap stone at that size will set you back $800. Because of the rarity of stones that size, you could add extra dollars onto that amount just for that. If you are after one for a specimen, you could find one that is not as clear, it might run you a bit less expensive than a faceting quality one.
Common sense isn't exactly common

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Re: Clear topaz
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2017, 05:30:20 PM »
Hi Trudy.   Welcome to ALF.
Did the above two replies misread your posting?   Are you trying to buy or sell the topaz?   If selling, a Photo would be useful.
Instead of selling, perhaps you should take up the faceting hobby yourself and eventually cut it.
Regards,   Ghost.
« Last Edit: November 19, 2017, 05:45:16 PM by Ghost »

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Re: Clear topaz
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2017, 05:44:58 PM »
Hi Trudy again.
You may want to look at the thread on this forum titled "Huge Killacrankie Diamond".
Killicrankie Diamonds are topaz's found on Tasmania's Flinders Island.
Regards,    Ghost.

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Re: Clear topaz
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2017, 08:07:12 PM »
Hi Trudy,

A photo in the gallery may help!  You may even get some good offers here!

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Re: Clear topaz
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2017, 08:30:02 PM »
Hi Trudy welcome to ALF

 

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