Mrs_Strizzle
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Last year I bought on a whim what I thought was an amazing and unique opal. Described as pinfire which I had never heard of (though was a complete opal virgin) I was quickly smitten. Now I want to set it, but have no idea how to. Not only my first opal, but my first cabochon as well.
It measures 6.69 cts, 15.5 x 11.1 x 7.2 mm. The dome is quite high
so how do I set it? I see lots of bezelled set opals, but I don't think this will work for mine...? The first image is actually the flat back which is just as beautiful as the dome. Would any of you consider mounting "upside down"?
A lot of the fire in the opal is green, so I also am toying with the idea to set my 6mm matching pair of pear tsavorites with it, but not completely married to that idea yet. Thanks for any input!
It measures 6.69 cts, 15.5 x 11.1 x 7.2 mm. The dome is quite high
so how do I set it? I see lots of bezelled set opals, but I don't think this will work for mine...? The first image is actually the flat back which is just as beautiful as the dome. Would any of you consider mounting "upside down"?A lot of the fire in the opal is green, so I also am toying with the idea to set my 6mm matching pair of pear tsavorites with it, but not completely married to that idea yet. Thanks for any input!
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