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Post#1 @
03-04-02
, 10:47 PM
I posted a while back another opal ring from this seller... and I must say, he's tempting me very badly into making an opal ring my next jewelry purchase. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAP...&item=703152543 |
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Post#2 @
03-04-02
, 11:13 PM
I love opals. My favorites in opals, diamonds, pearls! The opal in the ring is very pretty. I love the blues and greens. I do not know if I care for the design of the ring, but if I designed rings like you do, I would want the stone anyway! Good Luck! (and if you see any other opal finds....) |
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Post#3 @
03-04-02
, 11:24 PM
Lemme post a few that I like by this seller.  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&item=703113534 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&item=703120000 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&item=703120038 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&item=703129263 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&item=703132204 [Edited by Cassandra on 03-04-02 at 11:25 PM] |
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Post#4 @
03-04-02
, 11:29 PM
I think that he figured out how to keep the torch off the opal, Eh? |
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Blue Green Opals
Post#5 @
03-05-02
, 08:35 PM
Cassandra: I love the colors of those opals! I got to visit Gemtec when I was in Sydney, and was tempted by the hundreds of loose and set opals they had for sale. I don't really care for the milky white opals, but the vivid-colored ones (fire opals, I think?) are awesome! Do you (or anyone) know the safest way to clean an opal set in sterling silver? The silver has turned black, as all my silver rings do. I want to clean the silver but not harm the opal. Any advice? Thanks, CAL |
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Post#6 @
03-05-02
, 09:33 PM
I like #2 and #4 the best. They’re pretty.
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Post#7 @
03-05-02
, 09:37 PM
Cal, I'm not sure how to clean Opals... They're gemstones, so I bet they're easier to clean than pearls. I know you're not suppose to stick pearls in jewelery cleaner... says so on the jars. Bella: I really like #2 too. Tantazine looks to be a pretty stone. The torch off the opal, Ruck? You mean when putting it all together? |
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Post#8 @
03-05-02
, 10:22 PM
Never use any kind of ammonia cleaner on opals. They have a high water content, and are very fragile. This is why they are usually set into a bezel setting. Especially boulder opals (the colors of which are like the first ring that you posted the Ebay link to). Simply wipe the stone with a damp cloth. If the setting is dirty, try to polish it with the same cloth, but don't soak it in the commercial cleaners you use for your simulants and diamonds. [Edited by diamondangel on 03-05-02 at 10:27 PM] |
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Post#9 @
03-05-02
, 10:47 PM
... You know... DT is doing horrible things for my gemstone addiction. I think I find a new stone I like practically every week.  I'll go check that out, Rockdoc!!  |
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Post#10 @
03-05-02
, 10:57 PM
Hey... Is this the opal you're talking about? http://www.bovagems.com/eclectic/HT..._COLORHEAV.html |
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Post#11 @
03-05-02
, 11:23 PM
If I come across any while I'm out gem shopping, I'll be sure to send you an e-mail. They do sound fabulous! What is the hardness of an opal? I know that over time, they eventually crack on you anyway, right? I've been told that before. |
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Post#12 @
03-05-02
, 11:35 PM
Cassandra, My jeweler hates working on opals because of how careful you have to be with them. Like DA said they have a high water content and if you torch them then they do bad things. I think they are like 3 or 4 on the mohs. Rocdoc will know for sure. |
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Post#13 @
03-05-02
, 11:39 PM
Oooo. Would you please post a picture of it, Rockdoc? I'd love to see it. Actually, I'd love to see any of the ones in your collection! |
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Post#14 @
03-05-02
, 11:39 PM
Hi Cassandra, Here is some more eye candy for you.
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Post#15 @
03-05-02
, 11:43 PM
Oooooo... - I think Diamonds are still my #1 favorite stone, but Opals have just stolen #2 from Sapphires. |
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Post#16 @
03-05-02
, 11:46 PM
That's okay Rockdoc. I understand.
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atalantah
Post#17 @
03-06-02
, 08:34 AM
If I were going to chose an opal piece I would go with that type of opal. It's intense. I never see opals in white gold? Anyone know why? I also hear people say that that opals are bad luck - ooooohhhhh...... what's up with that? |
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Post#18 @
03-06-02
, 09:53 AM
That must be the whole food based thing... If it tastes good, spit it out. It must be bad for ya. So... since opals are so pretty... bad luck? I don't consider any stone bad luck. I'm not into Superstitions.
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Opals=bad luck
Post#19 @
03-06-02
, 09:58 AM
If you aren't born in October, your opal will bring you bad luck. therefore, being a Libra, I will happily relieve you of this burden.  Send all your scary opals to me. I have several wonderful opals: a vintage "floating opal" (about as big as end of my thumb) and a lovely Peruvian opal created by my favorite hippie jeweler, Shano, from CO. It is the color of the Carribean--and changes in the light: it really looks like a turquoise ocean--so cool. I have an opal triplet (vintage). I've always wanted a huge, fiery opal (not a triplet) in that classic diamond surround setting. Opals are fragile---i cracked one of my rings once. ouch. mars mannix |
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Post#20 @
03-06-02
, 10:06 AM
If Opals are so fragile.... I have an idea for a necklace... Hmmm. |
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Post#21 @
03-06-02
, 11:18 AM
This Australian site has tempted me with some opal men's rings: http://gilletts.com.au A DT member (I forget who) posted this saying to the effect-Hey Rodentman look at all the pretty rings. And she was right! The Rodentman |
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*dies*
Post#22 @
03-06-02
, 01:09 PM
What /beautiful/ pieces!!!! I want!!! And I like the pendants even more than the rings. That top pendant: Description: Intarsia sunrise pendant and pearl enhancer set with diamonds, opal, lapis lazuli, malachite, white fossil, rhodochrosite and landscape jasper set in 18cty yellow gold Main stone: Diamonds, opal, lapis lazuli, malachite, white fossil, rhodochrosite and landscape jasper Metal type: 18ct Yellow Gold Structure: Solid The second pendant: Description: Bright opal and diamond pendant with a large Australian opal boulder doublet pendant with bright pink, red, purple and blue colours and 7 brilliant cut diamonds. This beautiful pendant measures 3.5cm long Main stone: Australian Boulder Opal Doublet Main stone setting: Rub over set Additional stone: 7=.17ct H Si Brilliant cut D Metal type: 14ct Yellow Gold Item length: 3.50 cm Structure: Solid
[Edited by Cassandra on 03-06-02 at 01:11 PM] |
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Am I the only one who really loves...
Post#23 @
03-06-02
, 01:56 PM
...the white opals? You know, the normal ones? I love 'em. Here, I'll post a picture of my opal bracelet. Not a good picture, but you get the idea. It was a graduation present from my mother but I rarely wear it. She thinks it's an "everyday" bracelet, but I think it's a "special occasions" bracelet. Then again, with the exception of my engagement ring, I *rarely* wear any jewelry and my expensive jewelry makes it out of the box about twice a year.
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Post#24 @
03-06-02
, 02:02 PM
There's white opal in that first pendant. I like white opals too, especially if they display pinks/greens/blues. I'm just more partial to all these brighter colors. Mustt be because I'm so pale. I've always prefered the brighter colors.That's a pretty bracelet, Em. [Edited by Cassandra on 03-06-02 at 02:02 PM] |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAP...&item=702085457 Here's a pretty ring |
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