Little nobby with huge potential
Upon my first observation of this nobby, I could see some incredibly bright color breaking in and out of the rough.The color bar looks thick, … Read more
The Uncut Gem Black Opal
Everyone told me this uncut gem opal wouldn’t work, they told me not to risk it, but I did it anyway. When I first saw … Read more
Polishing opal to $12,000 perfection
Polishing opal can make or break a gem. Being the final step in the opal cutting process, an opal that is finished with a quality … Read more
I cut this little rock to find a $4000 gem inside
This little rock was hiding a gorgeous gem opal inside. Of course, it wouldn’t let me have it without a bit of a challenge. I … Read more
The transformation of this half rough opal!
Millions of years ago, on the border of an ancient inland sea, a gem was born. This is the tale of the half rough opal… … Read more
The value of this gem went through the roof!
Do you like surprises? I do. Well, good ones, that is. Let’s cut a beautiful black crystal opal from a gorgeous ocean blue opal nobby! … Read more
What is black opal worth? The body tone myth exposed
Are all black opals created equal? What is black opal worth? Are the darkest black opals worth more? Should I only buy N1 black opals? … Read more
Opal Stories
Justin and Melinda sit down to chat about the opal stories of some of our stock. You asked and we listened! In our last video … Read more
Three unique features of nobby rough opal from Lightning Ridge
I’ve been cutting some new nobby rough opal from Lightning Ridge. I thought it be good to share some of the unique features of these … Read more
Time Lapse Opal Photography
Watch this opal transform from rough to cut over a span of 12 seconds. Enjoy!
Which opal is a natural black opal?
Only one of these opals is real. So have a go at trying to pick the right one. There are three different types of opal … Read more
Art Deco Opal Jewelry
The film The Great Gatsby is in full flight in many places around the world. Being an F. Scott Fitzgerald fan and a fan of … Read more
