[Jewelry making - Article 00729] - Re: [Orchid] Opal Setting?

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     But I'm very leery of buying "good" (read:expensive) ones, in part
>     because of a recent experience. I fear that the phrase "stable
>     opal" is where you can get into trouble. 

Hi Noel,

    Sorry to hear about the long term stable opal that turned "bad."
    I've had a few disappointing "learning experiences", too. One learns
    (continuously) to ask the origins of the material. It is not a
    guarantee, but a strong indication of future stability. I've had some
    memorable losses with "bad rough" I've purchased, but had many more
    memorable positive experiences with pleased (and returning) opal
    customers. 

    All the best, 

Dave

Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com


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