Doublet questions

[KLC]

I've always dreamed about owning a large black opal, but they're out of my budget. I found a lightning ridge doublet that I fell in love with. My question is: is it worth having a custom setting made for a doublet? And, do doublets require special care?

 

[dk168]

AFAIK, and I could be wrong as I am not an expert, doublets are made by gluing the top layer of Opal with a bottom layer made out of materials such as Agate.

It is inadvisable to submerge/expose a doublet in water for a long time for the glue to soak up water and deteriorate.

As for custom setting, it depends more on the depth of the doublet whether it can fit into a pre-existing setting that has prongs or claws.

DK

 

[KLC]

AFAIK, and I could be wrong as I am not an expert, doublets are made by gluing the top layer of Opal with a bottom layer made out of materials such as Agate.

It is inadvisable to submerge/expose a doublet in water for a long time for the glue to soak up water and deteriorate.

As for custom setting, it depends more on the depth of the doublet whether it can fit into a pre-existing setting that has prongs or claws.

DK

This is the doublet in question.

2.2 CTS DOUBLET OPAL CUT STONE CRO-5583 CROWNOPAL

Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet Stones 14 x 9 x 2.4mm 2.2 cts Auction #1411426 Opal Auctions

www.opalauctions.com

 

[dk168]

This is the doublet in question.

2.2 CTS DOUBLET OPAL CUT STONE CRO-5583 CROWNOPAL

Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet Stones 14 x 9 x 2.4mm 2.2 cts Auction #1411426 Opal Auctions

www.opalauctions.com

The doublet is not very deep, however, I doubt if you would be able to find a pear shaped pre-made setting to fit, IMHO.

DK

 

[KLC]

The doublet is not very deep, however, I doubt if you would be able to find a pear shaped pre-made setting to fit, IMHO.

DK

Thanks. I'll keep searching then. I'm sure one will pop up sooner or later.