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Catching opal's fire

Article Abstract:

Opal, the gemstone of light filled with flashes of red, orange, green, and blue, is the most difficult gemstone to photograph well. The different techniques of removing photographs for this vibrant colored gemstone are provided.

Author: Downing, Paul B.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
Photography

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Set for life

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Opals break easily during and after setting in jewelry. A technique to prevent this basically involves spreading pressures evenly around the stone. This is done by wrapping gold or silver around the entire edge.

Author: Downing, Paul B.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
Usage, Cover Story, Jewelry settings

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Carving boulder opal

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Techniques are presented for carving boulder opal with is mined in Queensland, Australia.

Author: Downing, Paul B.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
United States, Analysis, Gem carving

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Subjects list: Opals, Methods
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