Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2024 | Venues:Asia World - Expo, Hong Kong (AWE) | Date:16th – 20th Sept 2024 | Booth#:2H02
Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2024 | Venues:Asia World - Expo, Hong Kong (AWE) | Date:16th – 20th Sept 2024 | Booth#:2H02
Different from A cut showing vertical fire, B cut opal drop displays multi-pattern like photo.
Faceted cut opal drop is also available for order.
Opal drop is commonly used in earrings design.
Rather than using half drill opal drop for most of the traditional design, this kind of steeple design is also increasingly popular for jewelry designers.
Properties comparison to natural opal
| Category | Polymer Impregnated Synthetic Opal | Natural Opal |
|---|---|---|
Elements |
80% Silica & 20% Resin | Silica & Water |
MOHS Hardness |
4 | 3-5.5 |
Specific Gravity |
1.80-1.90 | 1.98-2.20 |
Heat Resistance |
130 degree C. | 100 degree C. |
Color Range |
OP01 to OP96 |
|---|---|
Degree of transparency |
Relatively low |
Jewelry Plating |
Bello Opal® could work well with jewelry plating |
Chemical Resistance |
Thinner, Methanol, Acetone |
Glass Compatibility |
Bello Opal® is not glass compatible. Please refer to "Galaxy Opal" |
Guarantee on quality |
No Cracking, Crazing or Yellowing |
