The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is in town and I know I get very excited and inspired when I get to go and browse through objects from all over the world. On Wednesday I found boulder opals from Opals Mine Factory Limited. They are unique because you can see the opals within the boulders and it is such a contrast that I just had to purchase some. My plan is to prong set them and I am anxious to see how that goes. The boulder opals are beautiful stones with colors like orange and turquoise blue interspersed within the boulders. I chose one of my purchases, designed a copper pendant, cut the copper shape with a jeweler's hand saw, saw pierced the designs along the edge, and plan to sink the copper where the stone will be placed and attach prongs to support the stone. Stay tuned for the finished product that I plan to have completed very soon.
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