Opal Stone Wholesale Price in 2025: The latest market value of opal stones indicate a slight increase in wholesale prices globally.
Common Opal (Potch Opal)
Non-precious, lacks play-of-color, used for carvings and beads.
Wholesale Price: $0.2 – $5 per carat
Ethiopian Welo Opal (Hydrophane Opal)
Known for vibrant play-of-color but can absorb water, affecting stability.
Wholesale Price: $2 – $30 per carat
Australian Light Opal (White Opal)
Classic white body with play-of-color, highly sought after.
Wholesale Price: $5 – $40 per carat
Australian Black Opal (Most Valuable)
Dark body tone enhances color play; top-quality stones can exceed $5,000 per carat.
Wholesale Price: $10 – $1,000+ per carat
Mexican Fire Opal (Transparent to Orange)
Valued for its fiery orange color; may or may not show play-of-color.
Wholesale Price: $2– $100 per carat
Boulder Opal (Queensland, Australia)
Naturally attached to ironstone, unique patterns.
Wholesale Price: $6 – $100 per carat
Crystal Opal (Transparent with Play-of-Color)
Clear body with vibrant flashes, highly desirable.
Wholesale Price: $7 – $300 per carat
