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Brick-sized opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction

Headline from WCNC, on the newest of 2 developments

The "Americus Australis" opal has a long history, but it was most recently kept in a linen closet.

WCNC's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Alaska auction to feature brick-sized opal that has been stashed away for years

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  2. Newest

    Brick-sized opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction

    Headline from WCNC ·

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73 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    Alaska auction to feature brick-sized opal that has been stashed away for years (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The "Americus Australis" gem weighs more than 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. It also has a long history.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    Alaska auction to feature massive opal locked away for years (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An opal that is bigger than a brick is up for sale this weekend in Alaska. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals says the stone dubbed the “Americus Australis” is one of the largest gem-quality opals. The auction is Sunday.

  3. The Buffalo News

    Huge opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals ever found, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on Sunday.

  4. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Alaska auction to feature huge opal that was stashed in linen closet (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The auction company hopes the brick-sized opal, dubbed the "Americus Australis", will sell for $250,000 to $350,000.

  5. FOX 4 Dallas

    Large opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals.

  6. Valdosta Daily Times

    Huge opal sells for $125K at Alaska auction (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — One of the largest opals in the world was sold for $125,000 at auction in Alaska on Sunday.

  7. KOB 4

    Huge opal sells for $125,000 at Alaska auction (opens KOB 4)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A gemstone, billed as one of […]

  8. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Huge opal sells for nearly $144,750 at Alaska auction (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A gemstone, billed as one of […]

  9. WCNC

    Brick-sized opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction (opens WCNC)

    Published

    WCNC's feed description

    The "Americus Australis" opal has a long history, but it was most recently kept in a linen closet.

  10. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Huge opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, has been sold for nearly $144,000 at

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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