ken
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Opal
Aug 25, 2008 10:49:07 GMT -5
Post by ken on Aug 25, 2008 10:49:07 GMT -5
From downunder. Small piece full of fire, wrapped in sterling.
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Opal
Aug 25, 2008 21:18:01 GMT -5
Post by lynskyn1970 on Aug 25, 2008 21:18:01 GMT -5
i love opal, very nice!!!!! i'm not good with opal i always grind right through the fire line trying to get just a bit more color and flash!!!! oh well lol!!!!! very pretty.
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Opal
Aug 25, 2008 21:41:39 GMT -5
Post by amythestguy on Aug 25, 2008 21:41:39 GMT -5
Very cool. I have recently become more interested in opal. Post some more if you got em
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 7:37:12 GMT -5
Post by jpolk123 on Aug 26, 2008 7:37:12 GMT -5
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 9:15:16 GMT -5
Post by jimolson on Aug 26, 2008 9:15:16 GMT -5
Here is an opal ring I put together 3/4 of an ounce of 18k gold - 1ct total weight diamonds - Opal 8cts
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ken
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 9:17:51 GMT -5
Post by ken on Aug 26, 2008 9:17:51 GMT -5
Very nice. What backing did you use?
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 10:36:48 GMT -5
Post by jimolson on Aug 26, 2008 10:36:48 GMT -5
no backing - this is a solid lightning ridge black opal fire all the way through - rough stone cost $1,500.00
full bezel set. I left the back of the setting open so that fire on the back of the stone can be seen for apprasal reasons. It was very spooky hammering that thick of a bezel onto such a soft and expensive stone. 8 carats at $800.00 per carat.
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 11:25:11 GMT -5
Post by amythestguy on Aug 26, 2008 11:25:11 GMT -5
Nice opal Jim! I have been reading every bit of info I can on opal here lately. I used to think they were boring boy was I wrong
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 12:45:46 GMT -5
Post by crystaldigger on Aug 26, 2008 12:45:46 GMT -5
that's a beaut jim! i also like that wire wrapped one by ken! nice stuff guys!
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raqy
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Opal
Aug 26, 2008 21:19:00 GMT -5
Post by raqy on Aug 26, 2008 21:19:00 GMT -5
Great opals.. both pieces very pretty. boulder opal is my favorite stone to work with...
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