SOLID OPAL, DOUBLETS, AND TRIPLETS
Opal is simple to take care of. All you need is a little bit of opal knowledge and common sense. You must be informed of the sort of opal you have before determining how to best care for it;
Doublets - A thin opal slice and a black background make up the two layers of a doublet opal. To intensify the color, the piece of opal is bonded to the backing.
Triplets - Like doublets, triplets have an additional transparent layer (quartz or glass) on top to preserve the opal and give it a more rounded appearance.
Natural solid opal that has just been cut and polished is known as a solid opal.
Solid opals should be handled gently to prevent damage because they are a soft stone with a hardness of about 6.5 on the Moh's scale, the same as glass. If you think there's a danger it could get scratched or destroyed, take your opal jewelry off (i.e. working in the garden, moving furniture, etc.)
Many people mistakenly think that water may harm solid opals, although this is only true of doublets and triplets. In water, solid opals are fine. In actuality, the majority of valuable opals contain 5-6% water. As a result, extremely dry circumstances or abrupt temperature fluctuations may cause opal to break. Avoid extremes of extremely high or low humidity, such as boiling water or bank vaults with no humidity.
Triplets and Doublets: Taking care of triplets and doublets differs slightly from taking care of solid opals. Due to the fact that doublets and triplets are made of several layers that are bonded together, continuous exposure to water will eventually result in lifting between the layers and water infiltration. If this occurs, a doublet or triplet will seem "foggy" or grey. This does not imply that wearing your opal in the shower or being caught in the rain would destroy it. A doublet or triplet has to be exposed to water for a long time before it becomes damaged.
Solid opal should be carefully cleaned using a gentle toothbrush or cloth, warm water, and a moderate detergent. Avoid using cleansers, chemicals, and bleach. Triplets and doublets can be cleaned with a soft, moist cloth and a little detergent, but they should never be submerged or saturated.
Never let anybody clean your opal with an ultrasonic cleaner since the high vibrations might cause water penetration in a doublet or triplet and breaking in solid opals.
Bring your stone back to an opal cutter if it develops scratches or loses its luster. An opal loses its shine and turns dull after years of usage because to minute scratches and scuff marks. An opal that has gotten dull or damaged may be given new life via professional polishing. We can also check for claw damage and guarantee the setting's security.
Bring your stone back to an opal cutter if it develops scratches or loses its luster. An opal loses its shine and turns dull after years of usage because to minute scratches and scuff marks. An opal that has gotten dull or damaged may be given new life via professional polishing. We can also check for claw damage and guarantee the setting's security.