1.1K views · 76 reactions | A little SunOpal I made. This is ethiopean opal, protected on the top with clear quartz and amplified on the back with Oregon Sunstone. The sunstone adds some dimension and fire to the opal, and also protects the back. | Chris Lawrie Lapidary Art - Gemstone Alchemy | Facebook

A couple of water-clear “Trinidiamonds” I released from a rock on the beach. Nice lil surprise when the second one spilled out 💎💎 didn’t see it hiding behind the other. Sometimes I’ll chisel open a vug that has several, and they’ll rain down into the rocks & gravel below if I’m not careful to catch them. Sure would like to make a pendant or something with them. Hearing the waves in these clips made me realize I’m starting to get a bit homesick already. I can’t wait to head back to the coast 🌊