Opal Doublets are the most beautiful and affordable

Opals available Doublets generally consist of two individual layers. The first is that of a black backing. This is typically made out of black industrial glass but can also be made of black potch (opal with no play of colour and therefore valueless), hard plastic, or brown ironstone. The second layer consists of a thin slice of precious opal. In most cases, these slices will be of white opal or crystal opal. The thickness of this layer will vary from stone to stone but it is generally found to be thicker than in triplets. The edges of the opal slice are generally shaped to give the stone a cabochon look (domed top). It is easy to identify a doublet by searching for the place in which the opal slice and the black backing have been glued together. The finest doublets will have a lining that is perfectly straight indicating precision in the attachment process.

Opal Doublets have some of the best patterns

Our opal doublets clearly display some of the most amazing patterns that opals are capable of. Our opal doublets are carefully selected so that maximum beauty is achieved after the process. A high bonding solution is used for lifetime durability and a bevel edge is given to every opal doublet for ease of setting into any jewelry piece. All prices include insured express free shipping worldwide and as always Opal by Anderson-Beattie is available 24/6 to answer any questions you may have.