[Jewelry making - Article 00051] - Re: [Orchid] Opal Setting?

[kpkelly]

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>         I  have heard from stone cutter two different comments on
>     opals. One is if it is gonna craze it is gonna craze no matter
>     what. Another says that hethinks he has a large piece of opal
>     "healing" in jar of water.  That the crazing is going away.   I
>     don't know if either is correct.   I have set numerous pieces of
>     opal crystalline and boulder and I love them all. they definitely
>     need to be used however  fragile they are.   Wear it until you
>     notice a problem, THEN, turn it into a display piece if necessary. 
>     Long live opal jewelry! 

    I just have to ask.  Why do you characterize opal as fragile?  I
    have heard more "ignorant" comments about opal, notice, I said
    ignorant, not stupid ( ignorant meaning not knowing). There is
    something about opal which attracts stories, fantasies, imaginings. 
    People seem willing to accept the most outrageous comments about opal
    as fact. There has been a thread about educating the public.   If we
    concentrate on educating those who participate in the business, 
    the public will benefit.

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