There are many different ways to cut rough opal out form its raw state. Some people use corundum wheels and some use diamond wheels. I have even seen people use sandpaper by hand to get a smooth finish to the opal. And then sand the piece down to the size of a ring setting. That [...]
Opal Cutting
What type of opal cutting machines can I use? There are many cutting machines and ways to cut and polish opal. Finding the opal-cutting machine that suites you is the question that most people have on their mind when starting out. When choosing an opal-cutting machine you have to take into account whether you are [...]
Loose Opals
Loose opals are opal solids that have not been set into any jewelry yet. The best way to have your own piece of opal jewelry that is custom made for you is to buy your loose opals first, By buying the loose opals first you can choose what color and pattern you want or prefer [...]
Black Centered Opal
Fissures
Fissures are cavities that have been formed underground by movement in the fault lines. When a fault line moves it can push against another fault coming from another direction and push until their is a cavity. Opal is formed in these fissures or cavities.
Opal Chips
Opal chips have been the best seller in markets all over the world. The tourists are the people who buy opal chips for souvenirs. The chips are collected in little jars, and as the jar fills up the bottle becomes a sparking rainbow of colors that go well on an ornament shelf. When the opal [...]