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.

Photography

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Set for life

Article Abstract:

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.

Usage, Cover Story, Jewelry settings

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Carving boulder opal

Article Abstract:

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

United States, Analysis, Gem carving

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