Dan Newman, founder of Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisers, and Nick Cline, a business partner, pose on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, with the opal up for grabs. AP
Dan Newman, founder of Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisers, and Nick Cline, a business partner, pose on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, with the opal up for grabs. AP

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Massive opal hits Alaska auction block

'Americus Australis' is more than 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence

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February 19, 2022

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