Opal
is also available in a layered or laminated form called doublets and
triplets
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| A doublet is a slice of colourful opal glued on to a dark backing of potch (opal with no play of colour), obsidian, onyx or some other black backing |
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| A triplet is a thin slice of colourful opal glued between a dark backing (sometimes plastic) and a quartz dome laminated to the top to protect the opal layer. |
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 Doublets
and triplets display a depth of colour similar to a black or boulder opal
- however, they should cost a fraction of the price. The picture on the
left indicates the grading level for doublets.
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Description
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Available
Colors
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Price
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Doublets
- Gem Grade |
Very Bright, vivid color. Usually good dome and mounted on waste black opal rock. This includes the very high quailty Anadamooka, Red Multi-colored varities. |
Blue/Green |
$100.00 - $1000.00 per stones (not sold as carats) |
Doublets
- "A" Grade |
Darker background, grey to black. Flat top but can have small domes. Brightness level, 2.5 - 3.5 | Blue/Green Red Multi-colored |
$50.00 - $100.00 per carat |
Doublets
- "B" Grade |
Commercial Doublets. Flat, no dome. Mounted on brown boulder, onyx, or waste opal. Freeform in shape. | Light
to Medium tone Shades of Blue only Shades of Green only - rare |
$10.00 - $40.00
per carat (depending on specs) |
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7465 N. W. 23rd Street, Bethany, OK 73008 Fax: 1-405-495-6611 Tel: 1-405-495-6610 1-800-376-6725 or 1-800-654-3259 Email: opals@sirinet.net |
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