Single Natural Opal Doublets
Loose single natural opal doublets provide jewelry makers with spectacular, high contrast color play at a fraction of the cost of solid black opals. Constructed using a genuine slice of Australian crystal precious opal bonded to a dark ironstone base, these composite stones display brilliant fire. We utilize only natural backing materials to ensure a premium, organic appearance.
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Affordable Elegance and High Visual Impact
An individual loose opal doublet is an outstanding alternative for jewelry designers who want the dramatic look of a solid black opal without the premium cost. Our doublets are meticulously crafted by taking a slice of genuine, translucent crystal opal from South Australian fields and bonding it onto natural brown Queensland ironstone or black potch.
This dark backing acts as a perfect canvas, absorbing excess light and causing the green, blue, and red color play to pop with maximum brilliance. Because the top layer is 100 percent natural precious opal, the visual face up appearance is identical to solid stones. Every single loose doublet is custom polished and ready to be set into pendants, pins, and custom earring collections. To maintain their integrity, we recommend setting these stones in protective bezel settings and keeping them away from prolonged water contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a single opal doublet?
It is an individual loose composite gemstone cut and polished, ready for jewelry mounting.
What is used for the backing material?
We use only natural backing materials, primarily brown Queensland ironstone or black potch.
How do I identify an opal doublet?
Viewing from the side reveals a straight boundary line where the opal meets the backing.