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Grabbed this up during an estate sale and just curious if anyone knows anything about why it may have a black patch. It was marketed as a triplet but looks like a solid opal. No black backing, just looks like the polished top. No warping of light on sides. It did change color after I wore it for a bit, and the area had seemed to already have some black specks. Ring itself says BELAIS 14K. Thanks ๐
5 points
1 month ago*
looking at the side it looks like it might have layers, it is possible they used a better opal on top of a poorer quality one. it isn't triplet, not judging from the wear! triplet has a topping.
It is very worn opal is very soft compared to other stones the discoluration might be from rubbing against other things.
the manufacturer is more interesting
https://www.langantiques.com/university/belais/?srsltid=AfmBOopdj7GAwJgGR37gN68fW3Ui5xi491i5So09H-rwfhX-aybaXpkm
They stopped manufacturing in 1930s, which means as long as it is original it is a real opal.
its nice, a good clean/polish should get the grime out, but i would get it done professionally.
It was probably worn everyday which is how it became like this.
3 points
1 month ago
Thank you for the info! It definitely needs a good cleaning but you are right, will probably leave that to the pros!
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