[Jewelry making - Article 00190] - Re: [Orchid] Restoring finish to opal

[Margaret Malm]

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    Yes, Barb, it needs to be repolished, by someone who knows about
    cutting and polishing opal. Opal is soft, and scratches easily. It is
    also brittle, and for these reasons not too often used in rings, at
    least not bezel-set. No opticon! And then you might consider setting
    it a bit differently, so the opal is a little more protected. 

Margaret


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