⭐ Show Us Your Cut Stones - Before And After Photos

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Thanks I'm very happy. Hands a little buzzed from the dremel. No dop just handheld. Was a bit worried on the white one chasing the colour and shape.

Dark one 19ct and white is 14ct. Nice big stones.
 
Nice stones AB.
Ive done that with each of the opals Ive shaped... Leave a bit of meat on it then look at it for a while. I normally find I end up with a more pleasing stone once Ive removed the excess that I initially thought was worth saving.
The after shot below is a far better, but smaller stone (3.10ct), free from that milky layer.
Youve got some really nice colour through the centre of your darker one that might be worth further consideration. Looks like youre having fun. :D :Y:

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I use a 4200 digital control dremel (it makes a difference stable motor control) 10-15krpm with a diamond wheel. Then I finish with 350, 600, then 800 wet and dry then leather and pink polishing powder. I learned off a great YouTube video on hand shaping with sandpaper, using a folded towel underneath.
 
I think I was actually referring to your light stone. The one with the pink/red flash.
Im not sure if I would have the self control to stop myself from focusing on that central area of colour that jumps out at you.
... but dont worry about me. Ive run out of opal so Im full of good ideas for everyone else! :)
 
A few months ago I shaped this opal from a piece of rough I got from my dad. I then carved a step in it to reveal a bit more colour that was hiding in a deeper colour bar.
Fast forward a few months and I designed a pendant, took a gold coin given to me by my grandmother, together with a gold necklace from my mum and found a good manufacturing jeweller to make it happen.
A new family heirloom Christmas present for my wife. :present: :)
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