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Black Opal Fossil Shell

Black Opal Fossil Shell

Black Opal Fossil Shell: A Rare Treasure from Lightning RidgeBlack Opal fossils from Lightning Ridge are some of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth. … Read more

opal gains and opal losses

Opal Gains and Opal Losses

Opal Gains and Opal Losses: The Journey of Cutting a Fossil OpalWhen it comes to opal cutting, every stone tells a different story, and not … Read more

Rare_Harlequin_Black_Opal

Rare Harlequin Black Opal

Unveiling a Rare Harlequin Black Opal.In a career filled with extraordinary opals, few moments rival the excitement of cutting a rare Harlequin Black Opal. This … Read more

Black Opal Direct Happy Festive Season!

Happy Festive Season 2024

Wishing you a joyful festive season and a bright start to the new year! We want to take a moment to thank you for your … Read more

Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows

Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows

Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows.Cutting opals is an art form filled with anticipation and surprises. This video showcases the transformation of a rough seam opal … Read more

117-Carat_Seam_Opal

117-Carat Seam Opal

Unearthing the Beauty of a 117-Carat Seam Opal. Cutting opals is as much an art as it is a science, and this 117-carat seam opal … Read more

Coober Pedy Opal: Hidden Treasures

Hidden Beauty: Coober Pedy Opal

Cutting opal is always a journey of discovery, and today’s 38-carat Coober Pedy Opal rough did not disappoint. At first glance, this gem looked like … Read more

400 Carat Opal

400 Carat Opal

Starting with a massive 400 carat opal rough, I was on a mission to find out if this enormous piece could reveal something extraordinary. This … Read more

Coober_Pedy_Shell_Opal

Coober Pedy Shell Opal

Coober Pedy Shell Opal: A Fossil’s Hidden Beauty.I recently had a decision to make with a unique Coober Pedy shell opal fossil. This piece had … Read more

Sandy Seam Opal

Sandy Seam Opal

In this video, I’m working with a rough piece of sandy seam opal from Lightning Ridge, full of sand and inclusions. It doesn’t look promising, … Read more

Unexpected Twists of Opal Cutting

Unexpected Twists of Opal Cutting

Expectation vs. Reality — The Unexpected Twists of Opal Cutting.In this video, I take on a 74-carat piece of opal that’s full of potential, but … Read more

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