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Black opal jewelry is the ultimate type of opal jewelry in the world. Black opals have been for many years the highest prized opal in all the opal types. Crystal opal is the next highest.
To set a black opal of great value into a piece of jewelry can be a difficult and slow process. The jeweler and the setter must work closely together to make the jewelry just right so the opal can slip into the jewelry piece. Then setter can then set the opal with the least amount of pressure being put on the opal.
Black opal jewelry comes in many different types like pendants, rings, earrings brooches, and bracelets. Black opal rings are the most popular type of opal jewelry that is available on the opal jewelry market. Necklaces are quite popular as well, with people mixing gemstones like pearls, Tanzanite and diamonds.
A nice black opal always looks great set next to a Tanzanite in a pendant as well as diamonds. The mixing of other gemstones can give the opal an enhanced appeal. Black opals should be paired with other top quality gemstones to match the high quality and value of the black opal. It would be considered a bit unbalanced to have a top gem opal and a semi precious stone next to it.
Be aware that some Rough black opal jewelry has been made from opal doublets, which are not an opal solid at all. The doublet has been made by gluing the crystal rough opal with color on top of black potch (common opal) to give the opal a black opal effect. The only way to tell if an opal is a doublet is to look at the sides of the opal and see if the opal has a straight join. Some jewelry has hidden the join from sight so you cannot tell whether the opal is a solid or a doublet opal. Make sure you ask the seller what type of opal it is because you may be paying too much.
If you go to Lightning Ridge you will be able to find the best type of black opal and it will be straight from the source. Even if you buy some rough black opal you then can cut the opal to the size and shape you want.
For more information on opal cutting or purchasing opal. Please email blackopalsdirect@live.com or you can call me on Skype My username is Blackopaldirect and it's free!
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