Can this opal be polished?

[nala]

Disclaimer. I have no clue if this is a natural opal. But I bought it bc I fell in love with the setting. It looks like it got whacked or maybe even polished after bc it doesn’t feel sharp or jagged. Wondering if I can save it or just enjoy as is or replace with a similar stone.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I can certainly see why you fell in love with the ring. I had an opal polished, and it was too small for the setting afterwards, so we made a bezel so it would fit. I hear good things about Boyd Fox, and someone here my know a lapidary who specializes in opals. It’s beautiful and I would want to restore it, if it were mine.

 

[nala]

I can certainly see why you fell in love with the ring. I had an opal polished, and it was too small for the setting afterwards, so we made a bezel so it would fit. I hear good things about Boyd Fox, and someone here my know a lapidary who specializes in opals. It’s beautiful and I would want to restore it, if it were mine.

Ty. I soo love the prongs tho! Wouldn’t want to have to bezel it.

 

[Neptune]

Disclaimer. I have no clue if this is a natural opal. But I bought it bc I fell in love with the setting. It looks like it got whacked or maybe even polished after bc it doesn’t feel sharp or jagged. Wondering if I can save it or just enjoy as is or replace with a similar stone.

I don’t know anything about opal but that 3rd shot, lush!
I would enjoy it as is.

 

[EC8]

Based on photos it appears to be a real opal but, going by the first picture looks like the opal has crazing/hairline cracks so I don’t think it can be saved (the chip is pretty deep as well).

 

[chrono]

The damage is quite extensive and will require more than a polish. I has to be recut, which will make it too small to fit the current setting.

 

[nala]

Ty. I guess that I will appreciate it as is for now. Any idea what type of opal this is? And the cost to replace it with a similar one? Just for the stone.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I have found inexpensive welo opals on opal auctions. I paid $65 for a 12mm round to replace a diamond in a mounting. Unfortunately it got a crack during setting, but I am enjoying as is.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Love that setting!

 

[nala]

Love that setting!

Ty! The best part is it sits low and comfy!

 

[seaurchin]

It doesn't look to me like the damage could be repaired because it's broken so low on the side. I'd probably have a lab cabochon made so I'd know it would fit into the setting well. Maybe a lab emerald, sapphire or ruby cabochon. Unless you can find another opal that has very similar dimensions.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Disclaimer. I have no clue if this is a natural opal. But I bought it bc I fell in love with the setting. It looks like it got whacked or maybe even polished after bc it doesn’t feel sharp or jagged. Wondering if I can save it or just enjoy as is or replace with a similar stone.

wow ! i'd wear it and enjoy till it either gets more damage or you cant stop seeing the chip
its such a beautiful setting, and the opal is a stunner , someone must have been heartbroken to have it damaged like that

wear it all summer and autumn and see what happens

 

[nala]

wow ! i'd wear it and enjoy till it either gets more damage or you cant stop seeing the chip
its such a beautiful setting, and the opal is a stunner , someone must have been heartbroken to have it damaged like that

wear it all summer and autumn and see what happens

This! I figure opals are soft anyway so if it’s already damaged I don’t have to stress when I wear it! Lol