Custom Wire Wrapped Synthetic Mexican Opal Size 7 Sterling silver .935
This synthetic opal Cabochon was custom made for us by a friend in Washington State, She lab grows the opal and then cuts and polishes for us. We are so honored to have her as a friend for many years and can get in many colors.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic opals?
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They are often called lab-created opals, lab-grown opals, or cultured opals to indicate their man-made origin. Synthetic opals can exhibit a spectacular play-of-color appearance that often exceeds the beauty of many natural precious opals.