A jeweler sent me this Boulder Opal which had been broken.
The best and really only way to repair a stone like this is to re-shape the broken side, keeping it as large as possible and contouring it in a way that makes it look like the stone was originally cut that way.
If the owner of the stone wants it cut into a different shape, then I do so. What ever the customer wants.
In the photo on the left you can see that the Boulder Opal cab is broken on the left side.
Now you can see the left side of the Opal has been re-shaped and contoured to look like it was originally cut this way.
It is now ready to be mounted in jewelry. Or enjoyed as is.
If you have a cabochon which needs to be repaired, feel free to contact us for an estimate.
Denton Anderson,
Gemologist & Gem Cutter
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Graduate Gemologist, GIA, GG
Over 20 years of experience.
