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My 1st Black Opal!!

ZestfullyBling

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I'm so super duper excited!!!! I'm an October baby and have been searching for a black opal that speaks to me for the longest time.
Happy happy day!!! She Will be here in 5 days!!! Yippee!!:appl: 5611c6ba33a6c.jpg 5611c6bb1a821.jpg
 

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wow she is gorgeous! I love the green striations running diagonally. So glad you found one that sang to your heart! Any ideas how she will be set?
 

Acinom

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What a gorgeous colour play! Do yo have any setting plans yet? And what are the specs of your stunning stone?

So curious to learn what you think when you see your black opal in reality. Mine was different in real life, but in a good mesmerizing way.
Happy waiting!
 

missy

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Just gorgeous. :kiss2:
Happy birthday in advance October baby. What are your thoughts re settings?
 

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Gorgeous!!! What are the dimensions of the stone?
 

lovedogs

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So pretty!! Congrats!
 

whitewave

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What vendor did you use? I love it.
 

ZestfullyBling

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Thank you everyone for your wonderful kind words and compliments!!
 
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ZestfullyBling

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wow she is gorgeous! I love the green striations running diagonally. So glad you found one that sang to your heart! Any ideas how she will be set?

a halo? Maybe?
 

ZestfullyBling

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What a gorgeous colour play! Do yo have any setting plans yet? And what are the specs of your stunning stone?

So curious to learn what you think when you see your black opal in reality. Mine was different in real life, but in a good mesmerizing way.
Happy waiting!

A not so conventional halo I think. I'm not sure if 18k yellow or 18k white gold would compliment better with her. The specs are dimensions (mm) 18.7 x 7.2 x 5.1mm Weight (carats) 3 carats .

As soon as I have her in hand I will do the vendor and my photo comparison. I hope it is not disappointing. So excited.
 

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Just gorgeous. :kiss2:
Happy birthday in advance October baby. What are your thoughts re settings?

Thank you sweetie!! I love you Cartier Opal ring and have been using your setting as a reference point. Just torn between yellow or white gold.
 

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It's so pretty! It looks like the ocean at night!
 

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I'm so super duper excited!!!! I'm an October baby and have been searching for a black opal that speaks to me for the longest time.
Happy happy day!!! She Will be here in 5 days!!! Yippee!!:appl: 5611c6ba33a6c.jpg 5611c6bb1a821.jpg

Yay!! She's gorgeous and I can't wait to see her set. :love:
 

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Woowzaaaaaaa:love:
 

Deathspi

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Wow! What a ‘first’ you have! Great choice! :kiss2:
 

leslie1956

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I love your opal, the colors are superb! Congratulations on your find from another October baby :)
 

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I'm so super duper excited!!!! I'm an October baby and have been searching for a black opal that speaks to me for the longest time.
Happy happy day!!! She Will be here in 5 days!!! Yippee!!:appl: 5611c6ba33a6c.jpg 5611c6bb1a821.jpg

Beautiful!

I look forward to more photos when she arrives!
 

chatoyancy

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That is beautiful! It looks like a perfect pendant stone!
 

suzanne2

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I'm so super duper excited!!!! I'm an October baby and have been searching for a black opal that speaks to me for the longest time.
Happy happy day!!! She Will be here in 5 days!!! Yippee!!:appl: 5611c6ba33a6c.jpg 5611c6bb1a821.jpg

The blue green opals are the only one I like, and yours is a stunner!! I love the streaks!
 

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Oh the color play! How stunning!:appl:
 

ZestfullyBling

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I appreciate everyones kind words and compliments!!! Thank you!!!
So I just picked her up feom fedex here are my photos

Its such a calming beautiful blue tone to this stone. Me likey:))
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Acinom

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Gorgeous in the vendor pics and in real life!! What a beauty.
This stone will make a stunning ring.
 

arkieb1

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Very cool being an Aussie I have a soft spot for opals, congrats can't wait to see it set!
 

peacechick

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She is a beauty. Look forward to the finished piece! It will be a gorgeous statement ring.
 

Burmesedaze

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So excited for you! Will it be in yellow gold?
 

ZestfullyBling

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Thank you!!!
I can't decide between yellow or white gold. Other blue opals I've seen that look stunning are in white gold like this one...
I l:love:ve this
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ZestfullyBling

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Maybe this halo in 18k white gold...:))



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voce

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Wow, what a beautiful opal! Looks like an excellent size for your fingers, too!

I like your second setting inspiration better. When I try to choose between yellow and white gold, I think about what finger I'd like to wear the gemstone on, and what other rings, if any, would be on that hand. Since I have a white gold engagement ring, I plan on wearing mostly white metals on my left hand, and try to get yellow gold pieces to wear on my right.
 
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