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OPAL

OPAL

If a rainbow could be captured and set in a ring then it would be called opal. Chasing the rainbow (finding the colour layers that exist in the rough rocks) has been a pre-occupation of lapidaries for years. Opal is comprised of tiny spheres of silica. When these spheres are of uniform size and arranged in a three dimensional layer, light is diffracted into the colours of the spectrum and conveyed as a flash of coloured light. Opal also contains water, sometimes as much as 30%, so great care must be taken when heating the stone to avoid cracking. Over time the water in the opal can dry out and serious cracks can occur.

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About Wardgemstones

Based in the world famous Hatton Garden in London, Ward Gemstones is a family run business specialising in the supply of gemstones to both trade and the general public.

We carry a huge range of stones, and if you are unable to find what you are looking for please feel free to call or email us in the showroom.

What we do
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Supply gemstones to trade and public

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Lapidary service, please call

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Offer large reductions for bulk purchases

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Prompt and reliable world wide postage

Contact Info

Call Us 020 72534036

1st Floor
86 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8QQ

orders@aewgems.co.uk

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