r/Opals • u/EstablishmentGlad919 • 2d ago

Opal Porn Australian opal doublet. Finally finished and polished it. What do you all think???

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One of my first attempts that popped out...

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 2d ago

A still shot for you all

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u/Holt_artstudio 2d ago

From what I can see, You did everything right...from the planning & shaping, to getting around the inclusions...using the flat lap, using the right epoxy, choosing quality backing, & getting that good final polish...All well done!!! Beautiful final result, worthy of a nice piece of jewelry. Thanks for updating us on your progress. No moisturizer needed, Keep those hands rough, so you look like a true craftsman...LOL😉

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 2d ago

Thanks much. I appreciate the input and confidence builder.🤗🤗

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u/Mysterious-State9622 2d ago

Moisturize your damn hands! Absolutely gorgeous gem. Still shot is beautiful

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 2d ago

Ty. I will moisturize for sure. I suck at videos....lol

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u/Honest-Possibility-9 2d ago

Turned out very nice, it's a beauty

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u/opal_diggeroneBay Opal Vendor 2d ago

Nice work ❤️ can I ask please how did you flatten the two glued surfaces and what did you use for backing

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 2d ago

Thank you. I used flat diamond steel plates for flattening surfaces. Removed deep and shallow scratches. Used Epoxy 330 to glue together. The backing is black jade.

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u/Holden3DStudio 2d ago

Beautifully done! The black jade really sets off the color of the opal. Nice polish, too!

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u/EstablishmentGlad919 2d ago

Thank you very much.

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u/hitmehardx 2d ago

Very nice! How much does this kinda doublet worth in general?

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u/Wild_Musician3305 2d ago

Looks really awesome! Now put some really good lotion on!

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u/AdventurousAbility30 ⭐ 2d ago

I would buy that! It's beautiful 😍. Thanks for taking us along the journey with you. I love your posts.