u/EstablishmentGlad919

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Australian opal from Mintabie. What do you all think??? Any advice before moving towards polish?

Still picture in comments

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 10 days ago
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Australian opal doublet. Finally finished and polished it. What do you all think???

One of my first attempts that popped out...

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 15 days ago
▲ 29 r/Opals

Australian opal from Pedy Coober. First pieces felt good enough for jewelry. 3.5ct necklace and 3.5ct total weight for earrings. Please comment...

This was at my 6 month point in my journey to learn to work opal. Am almost 16 months in now.

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 16 days ago
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Australian opal doublet. Thanks to those who suggested a triangle.

Ready for cerium oxide polish

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 18 days ago
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Australian opal from Mintabie. Old stock. Just started shaping. Advice welcome

How much fire can be brought out????

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 19 days ago
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Australian opal from Pedy Coober. What shape to make?

I have several thinner pieces of Australian opal I am thinking of making some doublet and triplet out of. Any advice welcome for process.

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 21 days ago
▲ 18 r/Opal

13ct Ethiopian opal

How many patterns do you see? And what would you value at? I have a close estimate...but looking for a second opinion

u/EstablishmentGlad919 — 22 days ago