Frequently Asked Questions...
How can I rehydrate a dried opal?
The opal in my sister's ring has dried out. I have found info that suggests both soaking and never soaking in water. I have also found info that suggest both soaking and never soaking in olive oil. Anyone?
Answer:
Massage a high quality mineral oil into the stone. Once the luster is restored, you will want to re-oil it about once a month. The easiest way is to massage the oil in, let it sit overnight, then in the morning, wipe off excess oil and buff with a soft cloth.
Good luck.
c-ya
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Important details on buying mens opal rings
Important details on buying mens opal rings
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Opals are amazing stones are increasing in popularity because of their complex colour schemes and amazing brilliance. This article will cover the topic of buying mens opal rings specifically focused on opal selection. The areas covered will be the types of opals that can be in the rings, selecting an opal, brilliance and colour value. The purpose of this article is to give the reader some information for purchasing mens opal rings and opals in general.
Different types of Opals
When looking to buy mens opal rings it it important to consider the different types of opals that can be placed in it. The different types of opals all come from different areas of Australia and have different characteristics.
Black opals - Are the rarest and most expensive of opals found and have obtained a certain status about them. They are considered the finest due to their dark body tone
Boulder opals – Are lesser known than black opals that they can also have similar characteristics to black opals. The opal is formed in thin viens on an iron stone backing. Due to this iron stone backing the boulder opal is the most resistant
White opals – Are the most common type of opal and have a white body tone. This whiteness can cause the color to be less bright but white opals are still captivating
Crystal opals - Are any type of opal that contains a translucent quality in the body and if combined with great colour then it adds value to the stone.
How to select a opal for mens opal rings
Choose a stone that you like – every stone as its own personality and so do we so your choice is the one that matters. The most valuable stones are red on black but if a blue stone picks your fancy then get a blue stone.
The brilliance is reflected in the price - The more brilliance a opal has the more it costs. It is the brilliance that makes opals appealing but you can find more subdued opals that have lovely characteristics aswell.
Colour Values – The value of the colors in opals are as follows, red is the most expensive, then orange, yellow, green and blue is the most available.
So I hope this guide has helped you in making your decision on purchasing mens opal rings. To summize this article it covered the areas of the different types of opals available and key selection points in choosing opals for mens opal rings. Therefore with this information you now have all you need to purchase mens opal rings.
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About the Author
Brian M is an avid opal collector. He is from North Queensland Australia and has worked in the opal industry for the past 7 years. He regularily heads out to lighting ridge mine in search of the perfect opal. For great prices on opals make sure you check out the OPAL AUCTIONS website
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