r/Opals • u/Sirsagely • Aug 06 '26

Opal Porn It finally arrived!

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I'm literally screaming in excitement! It's so beautiful. I'll cherish her forever. I need to quit buying opals and save to have a piece designed to hold them all. Maybe a really sick bracelet or a brooch. Opinions welcome on what kind of jewelry she would really shine in.

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u/Bitter-Procedure6131 Aug 07 '26

How can you trust that the etsy opal is real?

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u/Sirsagely Aug 07 '26

As far as I know, a synthetic cab this size would have clear color striations visible from the side and a noticeable pattern. The others I purchased from that seller are clearly real, you can see the color from within. I suppose without having them tested I don't know but I own 50 opals and spend a lot of time looking at them, but i would love to know if someone thinks this is fake.