Cabochons are standard for translucent or "precious" fire opals with a play-of-color.
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: Most Mexican fire opals have a solid body color without flashes. If a stone does exhibit "play-of-color" (shimmering greens or blues), its value increases significantly. 2. Metal and Setting Selection Cabochons are standard for translucent or "precious" fire
: High-quality stones should be transparent to translucent . buy mexican fire opal ring
Mexican Fire Opals are relatively soft (), making the setting vital for protection.
: While some natural internal features are expected, the best stones are "eye-clean" (no visible flaws).
