Various Loose Opals
These stones can be purchased loose or custom made into various jewellery pieces including rings, earrings, and pendants, in solid silver.
- Opals mined in Lightning Ridge, NSW - available in solid, doublet and triplet (see explanation in product details below).
This collection of Semi Precious Stones is the perfect idea for Mother's Day, a Birthday, an Anniversary, Christmas or for yourself!
Product Details:
- see specifications for individual stones in the "style" box
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Doublets consist of two layers adhered together with glue:
- A black backing which is made of either black industrial glass, black potch (colourless opal), hard plastic, brown ironstone or sometimes vitrolite.
- A thin slice of opal (normally crystal opal or white opal). The thickness of the opal in a doublet can vary, however it is generally thicker than the opal found in a triplet. The edges of the slice of opal are generally rounded off (if there is enough opal) to give the stone a cabochon (domed top).
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Triplets consist of three layers:
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A black backing (same as doublet).
- A paper-thin slice of opal in the middle.
- A clear glass, quartz, or plastic capping in the shape of a dome. The slice of opal in a triplet is usually extremely thin (paper-thin) so the clear capping serves to give the stone a nice cabochon on top. The clear capping may also magnify the colour of the opal slightly, and also serve to protect the opal.
As a sign of the stunning natural beauty of raw materials, our gemstone products may contain unique imperfections. Variations could typically include light, dark or cloudy coloured areas, colour flecks and other inconsistencies that are present in all natural stones.
Each jewellery item is custom made when you place your order and is not eligible for return or refund. It is the responsibility of each customer to ensure that you provide us with accurate and complete personalisation information. Any necessary adjustments must be made before completing your order.
We warmly welcome requests for customised jewellery, including one of a kind design ideas - we can also create items using acrylic or timber. Please contact us here and we’ll happily respond when we take a break from the workshop.