Any Opal lovers out there? Show and Tell please.

[pwsg07]

After @T L mentioned in a post above that Welo opals are both beautiful and affordable, I headed over to opal auctions and ordered this opal. I loved that the pattern looked like little bits of layered confetti .

It’s hard to photograph, but looks pretty much the same in person as the vendors photos.

Nice opal. Based on the description, I believe your opal has a bright play of colour. I have hard time judging the play of colour on the photo and in real life. My iPhone always shows more intense play of colour of my opal even the play of colour is not very bright in real life.

 

[dk168]

I blame TL for mentioning Welo opals being nice and affordable - I want a jelly opal!!!

DK

 

[dk168]

Mine has arrived, and I like it!


DK

 

[Catmom]

Mine has arrived, and I like it!


DK

I like it too! I love the pink in there.

 

[T L]

It’s hard to get the red to photograph in my opal, but this pic does a good job I think.

 

[lovedogs]

It’s hard to get the red to photograph in my opal, but this pic does a good job I think.

Omg that ring is insane. The colors of the opal and the melee in the halo are perfect!

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

I have had Opal on my wish list forever (two October babies) , but have been a bit apprehensive to pull the trigger because I know very little about them. But I saw this one and absolutely was in awe. It's on the way now. I'll try to take pics when it arrives, but I doubt I'll be able to do it any justice like this video.

 

[T L]

This is a chocolate Welo opal, transparent. The base color is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it has tons of colorplay, which is why I picked it out at the gem show. It’s sitting in an empty mounting with mounting wax for now, just to show it off.

 

[T L]

I have had Opal on my wish list forever (two October babies) , but have been a bit apprehensive to pull the trigger because I know very little about them. But I saw this one and absolutely was in awe. It's on the way now. I'll try to take pics when it arrives, but I doubt I'll be able to do it any justice like this video.

Fun!!! Take lots of pics when you get it.

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Opal came in today too. It is sooo hard to photograph. I love it. It's almost prettier upside down!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

It’s hard to get the red to photograph in my opal, but this pic does a good job I think.

wow
love it
and love the setting

 

[icy_jade]

Peruvian blue opal



Really love the color

 

[missy]

Peruvian blue opal



Really love the color

Ooh I love this color too. It's like looking into the Caribbean. Just the perfect blue for beautiful and peaceful seas. Delicious.

 

[lilmosun]

Peruvian blue opal
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Really love the color

Wow
I finally got my opal to ring to add to the thread!




On a side note..why do some pictures show up sideways and how does one fix when they do?

 

[prs]

Peruvian blue opal



Really love the color

Absolutely fabulous color!!!

I recently discovered chrysoprase as an alternative to green jadeite, but now you've given me another great alternative...thank you icy_jade.

 

[icy_jade]

Ooh I love this color too. It's like looking into the Caribbean. Just the perfect blue for beautiful and peaceful seas. Delicious.

Haven’t been to the caribbean so I googled what’s Caribbean blue... and oooh. Wow imagine staying near the sea this color... maybe wouldn’t need so many gems.

Absolutely fabulous color!!!

I recently discovered chrysoprase as an alternative to green jadeite, but now you've given me another great alternative...thank you icy_jade.

Going to search what other gems are this color (apart from paraiba)...

@marymm as forgot to tag u earlier. I finally set it!

 

[lovedogs]

Peruvian blue opal



Really love the color

Is this yours???? It's so incredible!

And @lilmosun I LOVE your opal ring as well!

 

[marymm]

^ icy_jade, your Peruvian Opal ring turned out fabulous! The setting and stone are perfect together - enjoy!

 

[icy_jade]

Is this yours???? It's so incredible!

Thank you. Here’s a hand shot


It looks better under the sun/natural light. Under office lighting it’s more opaque. These 6 pics were taken in quick succession by the window with varying light thanks to the swaying leaves/tree outside the window:

^ icy_jade, your Peruvian Opal ring turned out fabulous! The setting and stone are perfect together - enjoy!

Thanks! I super love the setting too.

 

[lovedogs]

Thank you. Here’s a hand shot


It looks better under the sun/natural light. Under office lighting it’s more opaque. These 6 pics were taken in quick succession by the window with varying light thanks to the swaying leaves/tree outside the window:




Thanks! I super love the setting too.

It's seriously incredible. Can I ask where you got the stone? It's so hard to find really high quality Peruvian opal cabs!

 

[icy_jade]

It's seriously incredible. Can I ask where you got the stone? It's so hard to find really high quality Peruvian opal cabs!

I got it from @marymm off loupetroop.

 

[userangl28212003]

My new Ethiopian opal ring. Like most opals it hard to capture and is brighter in person

 

[ChaiK]

@prs Gem Silica from Arizona Inspiration mines also nice. Go take a looky look.

 

[Sungura]

It's seriously incredible. Can I ask where you got the stone? It's so hard to find really high quality Peruvian opal cabs!

Missouri River Sapphire Co just got in some rough and they are cabbing. You can see on their instagram page here. https://instagram.com/missouririversapphireco?igshid=1eyyd4etk9s3e



Edited to correct a typo

 

[Sungura]

Peruvian blue opal



Really love the color

I nearly fainted @icy_jade The color. The size. The setting.

 

[prs]

@prs Gem Silica from Arizona Inspiration mines also nice. Go take a looky look.

I did, and you are right...as always!

 

[Bron357]

I’m so pleased I started this thread 3 years ago. So many beautiful opals and hopefully some new “converts” to this magical gem.
I’ve been naughty, very naughty, and all will be revealed shortly.
In the meanwhile this opal, to me, epitomizes the magic of opals. Apart from its striking size (I’ve always preferred “huge”) it really is a dozen gems in one. Even in low light, normally a “killer blow” to an opals colourplay, this one doesn’t disappoint.
Her name is Aurora.

 

[icy_jade]

It's seriously incredible. Can I ask where you got the stone? It's so hard to find really high quality Peruvian opal cabs!

If you decide to get some pls return to post.

I nearly fainted @icy_jade The color. The size. The setting.

It’s 10 x 12 x 6 mm and I chose a ready made setting via my regular jeweller.

 

[icy_jade]

I’m so pleased I started this thread 3 years ago. So many beautiful opals and hopefully some new “converts” to this magical gem.
I’ve been naughty, very naughty, and all will be revealed shortly.
In the meanwhile this opal, to me, epitomizes the magic of opals. Apart from its striking size (I’ve always preferred “huge”) it really is a dozen gems in one. Even in low light, normally a “killer blow” to an opals colourplay, this one doesn’t disappoint.
Her name is Aurora.

Yeah count me in as a convert...still looking for Australian and Mexican opals!

 

[Hivona]

My first opals. Purchased from M’s Opal World. Great experience purchasing from them!