As amateurs, the most luxurious yet inexpensive way to enjoy the beauty of Opals is to get you an Opal Triplet. And if you are not very sure as to what a triplet means, then here’s the info for you. An opal triplet is nothing, but a sleek piece of natural opal, that is “sandwiched” either between a pair of clear glass or quartz cap, supported by a stone or a plastic backing. It is the glass or quartz cap that protects the opal slice, and the backing enhances the gem color.
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Earring With 925 Solid Silver Set 9.885cts US $24.35 (21 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 3:40:03 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant 4.86 cts Solid Silver Set Opal Size 8x6 mm US $13.47 (8 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 4:50:27 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant With Solid Silver Set 5.565cts US $5.93 (9 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 10:10:13 PST Add to watch list |
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AUSTRALIAN OPAL TRIPLET FOR JEWELRY PENDANT OR RING 8x6 mm A+ grade US $12.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 10:48:48 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant Solid Silver Set 6.415cts US $1.35 (3 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:10:29 PST Add to watch list |
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Koroit/Coober Pedy/Ethopian/Honduran/Mexican/Australian Triplet Opal Cabs US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 19:03:51 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant 11.01cts Opal Size 12x10mm Solid Silver Set US $1.45 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 22:15:13 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant 5.830 cts Solid Silver Set Opal Size10x8 mm US $11.31 (10 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 3:35:37 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant 12.788cts Opal Size 12x10mm Solid Silver Set US $4.63 (6 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 10:20:24 PST Add to watch list |
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~~ VINTAGE DECO DESIGN SOLID SILVER TRIPLET BLACK OPAL SOLITAIRE RING - O ~~ US $1.56 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 10:20:45 PST Add to watch list |
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DAZZLING ! AUSTRALIAN TRIPLET OPAL .925 SILVER NECKLACE 18" US $66.00 (19 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:38:28 PST Add to watch list |
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Black Opal Triplet 8MM Leverback Earrings .925 Silver US $36.58 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 16:30:19 PST Add to watch list |
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ALLURING! GENUINE TOP AAA COLORFUL TRIPLET OPAL 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 6 US $16.49 (9 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:18:01 PST Add to watch list |
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EXTREMELY! GENUINE AAA TRIPLET OPAL SAPPHIRE 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 6.5 US $9.49 (7 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:21:31 PST Add to watch list |
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Natural Black Triplet Opal Pendant Solid Silver Set 7ct Opal Size 10x8mm US $11.05 (8 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 21:50:03 PST Add to watch list |
Practically speaking, the entire idea of an opal triplet is to present even a low quality opal in such a manner, that it appears to be a high quality ‘black opal’. At times, triplets can also produce several inexpensive yet dazzling marketable ‘gemstones’.
Opal triplets can be easily distinguished by their clear non-opal capping and it is by this very feature of the gemstone that the experienced people readily identify a triplet by the appearance of the stone. Because of the glass capping, these stones wear a glossy look and light reflects differently from the face of the stone. And now coming to the commercial terms, triplets are relatively cheaper than the doublets as Opal triplets contain lesser amount of real opal. Opals are basically fragile stones; but with synthetic capping, opal triplets are a lot more resistant compared to the real gemstone.