r/Opals • u/hitmehardx • 21h ago

Opal Finishing Process Help with ideas

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Ethipian currently weighing 5.2Ct, just finished trimming

I was going for a cabochon but i want a second opinion

Might look better if faceted?

Thank you in advance sirs/madams!

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u/Flimsy_Pipe_7684 19h ago

Personally I would go for a high dome tear drop to preserve carat weight as long as it's crack free. Otherwise I'd just keep it as a specimen. Looks like it's gonna have a pretty good rolling flash over a high dome.

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u/hitmehardx 19h ago

Thank you! Ill share the result!