[Jewelry making - Article 00291] - Re: [Orchid] Restoring finish to opal

[Lee Einer]

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>       I'd first find out how old this ring is and if it's old at all
>     decline the operation unless the customer understands the risks. 

    I would go the author of this post one better and say that you would
    be wise to apprise the customer of the risk of crazing regardless of
    the stone's age. I have seen opals crack and craze with no human
    intervention whatsoever. Repolishing can only increase the risk. 

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

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