whole lotta wasted time..
Tonight was absolutely glorious. Success beyond my wildest dreams
Oh, wait. That’s in a universe where cracks are considered good
Once again, the dopping process failed completely, taking me multiple times per stone. Out of 4 stones, all but 1 cracked in one way or another. So, if people are looking for cheap opals, look no further. Here’s 4 for the bargain bin. These will only be available on the web.
#0082. 1.05c, 8mm x 6mm x 3m. Cut from Coober Pedy rough, this opal has tiny sparkles of green with the occasional red. Colors show from various angles, and are bright enough that you don’t have to guess that they are there. Peppered with inclusions, and, of course, a nice easy to see crack (believe me, it shows up better in person). $1 + shipping
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#0083. .80c of cracked goodness. 8mm x 5.5mm x 3mm Coober Pedy opal. Light green color from many angles. Cracked badly (do NOT drop this opal).
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#0084. .95c 10mm x 5.5mm x 3mm freeform Coober Pedy opal. Lots of lovely green fire on this opal, viewable from many angles, as well as a small amount of blue. Crack is on the back, as well as a spot on the bottom that was from the original rough. $5 + shipping
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#0085. Finally, something that isn’t cracked! Lovely green fire from many many angles including the sides. This freeform Coober Pedy opal is a pretty one. Due to the overall transparency, this will work best with a black background on whatever it is set in. SOLD. .55c 7mm x 4mm x 3mm
