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HOW TO CUT & POLISH AN OPAL -- CABBING

HOW TO CUT & POLISH AN OPAL -- CABBING

  First, hand-select your opals.Hand-select many opals that are ready for cutting at once, checking that the ironstones nearby are largely solid and free of cracks. It is advisable for...

HOW TO CUT & POLISH AN OPAL -- CABBING

  First, hand-select your opals.Hand-select many opals that are ready for cutting at once, checking that the ironstones nearby are largely solid and free of cracks. It is advisable for...

HOW TO TEST GOLD 10k 14k 18k 22k 24k

HOW TO TEST GOLD 10k 14k 18k 22k 24k

Look for a signature. A mark identifying the sort of gold will often be stamped on a piece of gold. A stamp reading "GF" or "HGP" designates an item as...

HOW TO TEST GOLD 10k 14k 18k 22k 24k

Look for a signature. A mark identifying the sort of gold will often be stamped on a piece of gold. A stamp reading "GF" or "HGP" designates an item as...

Opal Mythology

Opal Mythology

Greek Origin Story and Meaning of Opal MythologyIn Greek mythology, Zeus's siblings begged him to rule them and start a battle with the other Titans and their ruthless father Cronus....

Opal Mythology

Greek Origin Story and Meaning of Opal MythologyIn Greek mythology, Zeus's siblings begged him to rule them and start a battle with the other Titans and their ruthless father Cronus....

Where does opal come from?

Where does opal come from?

Over 90% of the valuable opals in the world are produced in Australia, with the other 10% coming from countries like Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, Ethiopia, and the...

Where does opal come from?

Over 90% of the valuable opals in the world are produced in Australia, with the other 10% coming from countries like Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, Ethiopia, and the...

SYNTHETIC OPAL

SYNTHETIC OPAL

Hydrated silica, often known as silicon dioxide, makes up opal. Water content varies in it. Opals in nature occur in two types. Common opals are usually one hue and come...

SYNTHETIC OPAL

Hydrated silica, often known as silicon dioxide, makes up opal. Water content varies in it. Opals in nature occur in two types. Common opals are usually one hue and come...

WHY ARE MEXICAN OPALS CALLED FIRE OPALS??

WHY ARE MEXICAN OPALS CALLED FIRE OPALS??

Fire opal stones are created by fire, true to their name. It is believed that the depths of extinct volcanoes are where these Mexican opals occur.

WHY ARE MEXICAN OPALS CALLED FIRE OPALS??

Fire opal stones are created by fire, true to their name. It is believed that the depths of extinct volcanoes are where these Mexican opals occur.