topic Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING in Jewelry

BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Shanus — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:39:21 GMT

The opal is one of the softest & easiest to crack stones...more susceptible in a ring. The TSV ring, which has been repeated at every presentation, is set "high". Careful not to bang it against anything, even lightly. Of all stones the opal should be in a lower protected setting especially in a ring that's so easily to hit something.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

SilleeMee — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:44:15 GMT

It's been my understanding that Ethiopian opals are more durable than most other opals. But I understand that opals in general are prone to cracking and chipping. I own a welo opal line bracelet and none of my stones have ever chipped or cracked. I'm rough on my jewelry, too.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

roxxy1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:44:39 GMT

@Shanus Thanks for the reminder of how soft opals are.

Opal is my birthstone, and of all the pieces I have, they are all in a low setting.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

2blonde — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:59:49 GMT

Ethiopian opals are very different from the typical Australian or Mexican opals. The Ethiopian Welo opal is much more durable and doesn't need to be moistened, or have any special care. I've been collecting them for several years in jewelry, and I've never had a stone chip or break. I would, however, refrain from immersing them in water or using any chemical cleaners on them.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

SilleeMee — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:41:16 GMT

The more dry a welo opal is, the more color-play will be seen. But if you get it wet it will turn colorless and almost clear like what the heck?? Just let it dry out and the colors will come back.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

2blonde — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:47:00 GMT

@SilleeMee Yes, that's right. I started buying Ethiopian rings and bracelets when they first became available, and I have to say that some of the older pieces had color fading without even getting wet! I tried wetting them and letting them dry like they say, but it didn't help This hasn't happened with any of my newer pieces, so I think they just weren't selling good quality back then (my early ones came from JTV). Maybe they weren't really the "Welo" type. Because of that, I was hesitant to spend big $ on any of them, so I mostly only have them set in SS. My best stones have come from ShopLC, but they haven't been getting them in as much anymore because of the export issues.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Katcat1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:51:26 GMT

I am not that impressed with this gem day. It's okay but just okay unless I missed something. I turned it off because of boredom. I never liked opals with the changing colors.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Kachina624 — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:34:07 GMT

I couldn't believe they had a watch with a band done in Ethiopian opal. I too have heard it's sturdier than Australian opal but still, watch bands take a beating. I'm in love with this stone, however. The opal TSV would have looked so much better in white gold IMO. I might have been tempted had it been.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

SilleeMee — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:53:42 GMT

OT...I wonder how they dye those welo opals? They are so pretty when they are blue, pink and green.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Havarti — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:49:38 GMT

Opals, like pearls, are always better off not getting wet.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Shelbelle — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:42:01 GMT

Paul Deasy often says Ethiopian Opals are far less delicate as others.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:09:51 GMT

I don't own any opals but I think that stone in the tsv is beautiful. I agree that it would look even better in white gold. Thanks everyone for your knowledge about opals, very interesting

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

KKlim — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:14:14 GMT

The TSV is ok - but I feel like Peyton Kelley and whatever host that has been on has been
Beating this ring to death all day. Every time I turn on QVC - there it is. lol.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Kachina624 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:22:06 GMT

@KKlim This TSV is no different than all the others. They beat them all nearly to death with long presentations every other hour and an extra long presentation at midnight and during prime time.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

KKlim — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:26:20 GMT

@Kachina624 .. your funny 😀 and true what u said..

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:21:00 GMT

I've never ordered anything from Evine but last night I went on their site to look at Ethiopian opals. Found a ring from Gem Insider (Paul Deasy) that I liked. Very affordable, silver with gold plate (assume it's plated for the price) accent surrounding the opal. White topaz on the sides.

Is his jewelry good quality, and do his Ethiopian opals look like the one in the tsv yesterday? I know Peyton said that good Ethiopian opals have the blue shade that he pointed out.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

cooking lady — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:51:22 GMT

Paul Deasy was the first one on any Gem show to bring the Ethiopian Opal to us. I bought 3 he presented on Evine when it was called Shop<NBC and they are beautiful. Got them at a fantastic price because no one had even known what they were until then - they have really increased in value, Don't hesitate to buy any by Paul Deasy - they are his favorite gem and always top quality!

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

periwinkle7 — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:19:47 GMT

They say that the Ethiopian Opal has a different water content level than other opal which makes it much more durable.

Re: BEWARE TSV OPAL RING

Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:32:13 GMT

@cooking lady Thank you for your input, just ordered the ring I was looking at for 79 and change. Got 15 percent off for signing up for emails. At least that offsets the ridiculous 6.99 shipping. Can't wait to see the ring in person.