
Ever wanted to know what really goes into mining, finding, and cutting opal? In last week’s episode, we went underground in Lightning Ridge on the hunt for color. This week, watch as we take the opal nobby we found to the cutting wheel. Will it be a top gem? Justin always starts cutting opal the same way; by not cutting it at all. In fact, he says the best way to cut an opal is to take your time analysing the stone before going near the cutting wheel. There are some questions you should ask yourself when considering the best outcome for any gem; is it clean? Are there any
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