[Jewelry making - Article 00080] - Re: [Orchid] Opal setting philosophy

[Derek]

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    It's funny, I find the opposite in a sense with opal.  The dark
    background generally works best with clearer material, depending on
    the brilliance of the fire. I think shiny metal kills the fire
    because of the complicated way opal uses light.  The mirror finish
    on metal often cancels the internal integrity of the fire. 

    On white base, the darker background frequently does not work or
    makes little difference.  

Derek

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