Rough and Ready
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
Rough Lesson
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
Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide
Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry. Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely … Read more
Queen of Gems
The Ruthie — elevating nature’s beauty, secured in a dainty claw setting, nestled in between a fine and fluid 18kt rose gold chain. Opals are … Read more
Uncut gem screams — TOP BLACK OPAL!
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
Rough Opal can be risky business
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
An opal buying trip to Lightning Ridge!
We’re off on an opal buying trip to Lightning Ridge! Watch as we dance, skip, and crawl our way out west. Lightning Ridge is a … Read more
Cutting a white rough opal into a dazzling gem
We have a beaut’ rough white opal this week that boasts an easy cut and a dazzling gem. Lightning Ridge is famous for the glorious … Read more
Watch a humble nobby opal turn into a ripper gem
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
Opal chat with Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society
Opal chat time! Let’s change it up and dive deep into everything you’ve wanted to know about opal this week. A couple of weeks ago, … Read more
The rollercoaster of a high-risk rough opal piece
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
The Southern Cross opal is the rarest I’ve ever seen
What’s it like to hold one of the rarest opals in the world in your hands? Meet the Southern Cross opal. Walking into my workshop, … Read more
