Opal treasures from the fields of old
It’s been a very long time since I have had rough opal treasures from the old T-Bone Field in Lightning Ridge.It sits behind the Coocoran … Read more
Just like my Dad’s
This incredible gem Crystal Opal cut is one for all of those sentimental folks out there like me.After 30+ long years of searching, I have … Read more
It’s not what it Seams…
This gorgeous-looking Grawin Seam Opal is showing a unique color with potch sitting just on top.My plan is to take the top off ever so … Read more
Ready, steady, cut!
Hold onto your seats, this ride is a rough one (no pun intended).This gorgeous-looking grey crockery top Wyoming Field nobby looks like it has the … Read more
Clean Skin Nobby
It has been quite a while since I last cut a Clean Skin Nobby — I don’t believe I have ever filmed one being cut … Read more
No potch, no worries!
What makes a Black Crystal Opal so unique?I’ll tell you all about it as we cut and polish a piece of rare Black Crystal Opal … Read more
You win some, you lose some!
From time to time you come up against a nobby opal that will challenge you like no others before it.When I purchase each piece of … Read more
Gem cut of the decade
Thanks for joining us — this is a rough opal cut you will not forgetI spent two weeks observing this gem, drawing on it and planning … Read more
950 carats of seam opal goodness!
Big, bold and a little unassuming — one thing is for certain, we’re going to need to bring out the heavy grit wheel to work … Read more
A Cushion Cut with a twist!
I am always up for a challange and sometimes those challenges have a way of working out better than you could ever imagine —This was … Read more
Let’s map this out again
When I came across this piece of rough opal, its organic shape struck a similarity to the map of Australia and who doesn’t want an … Read more
Witches Hat Nobby
Witches Hat Nobby Opal are unique to Lightning Ridge and is easily recognisable from its peaked form on top of the rough opal piece. Working … Read more
