Fire Opal Chips

Name: Fire Opal Chips
SKU: JFA-Opal-LG-30
Availability: InStock

$15.00 – $130.00

Please see the video and images for the opal colour. All of our opal colours are vibrant.

**CRUSHED OPAL CHIPS ARE SOLD BY THE GRAM.**

One gram of opal is enough for approximately 2 ring inlays (depending on ring size and channel depth) with one gram of opal having an approximate volume of 38mm x 38mm x 0.6mm.

Crushed opal is sold in several chip sizes and colours. We have over 50 colours to choose from.

Sizes available:-

Fine Size (1.5mm and smaller stones) – these are most suitable for ring inlays and nail art.
Medium Size (2mm – 0.5mm stones) - This is a slightly larger stone suitable for ring inlays, cabochons and any other crafty creation. This medium opal can be ground down into a finer size / powder if required.

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What is Crushed Opal Used For?

Crushed opal is widely used for anything that requires a vibrant, colourful and interesting design element. Handcraft and creations that use crushed opal include:-

Jewellery Making (Ring inlays, pendants, earrings etc)
Woodworking and Turning,
Pen Turning,
Resin Art,
Nail Art,
Blade Smithing,
Displays
Anything that requires a decorative inlay.

What is crushed opal?

Our crushed opals are a high quality synthetic lab-made material that consists of silica and polymer resin rather than hydrated silica (natural opal). What makes this synthetic opal superior is the polymer stabilises the opal which makes it easier for jewellery making, resulting in less cracking and crazing. All of our opal colours will not colour fade or yellow and are chemically resistant to acetone, methanol and thinner.

The opal making process is complex with the opal grown over a time frame of one year in a controlled environment. The process involves layering to create the kaleidoscope of stunning colour patterns. Once the opal is grown, the rough cut stone is crushed and sifted to the required stone size.

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Australian Customers

We offer two delivery classes.

Parcel Post (Tracking with an estimated delivery within 7 business days).
Express Post (Tracking with an estimated delivery of 2-4 business days).

International Customers

Online orders are sent airmail with tracking.

Tracked Standard Shipping, Insurance (Estimated Delivery 5-15 business days):
International Express, Tracked and Insured (Estimated delivery time 5 business days).

Notes on International Deliveries

International deliveries may also be subject to import charges and/or customs restrictions depending on the country you are in. We have no control over these charges and are the responsibility of the customer.