Cutting Opal

I have been saving this red bar rough piece until I had studied it long enough to work out how to tackle it.If it faces … Read more

To find a gorgeous piece of crisp and clear Crystal Opal from Seam Country in Lightning Ridge is quite rare, they are usually found to … Read more

Easy peasy lemon squeezy is my prediction on how this rough opal piece is going cut — low stress and smooth sailing or rough and … Read more

What is it about rough opal pieces that gets my heart racing?Is it the uncertainty of what’s inside or the thrill of the reveal?Well, it … Read more

This uncut gem has seemingly high potential but does it deliver?Join Justin on another rough opal cutting rollercoaster ride — does it achieve a rainbow … Read more

As with all rough opals there is plenty of risk involved, but with risk comes reward — this is a journey not to be missed. … Read more

Some days opal humbles you, and other days a humble nobby opal turns into something magical. We’ve been locked down here again in Queensland, so … Read more

This high-risk rough opal piece sent me for a wild ride, and the biggest challenge I’ve had in a long time! I got lured in … Read more

When I realised I lost money on this $8K rough opal piece, I only had one choice. I could throw a tantrum or I could … Read more

This monster black opal rough had me shaking worse than a triple shot latte! I think you’ll love how this gem turned out. This week … Read more

Watch as I cut a $25K gem entirely by hand and see the magic that unfolds! Cutting an opal without using dop sticks is a … Read more