Australian opal patterns explained
Australian opal patterns can be tricky to learn; no two opals are ever the same! This glorious Australian gemstone doesn’t like to make it easy … Read more
I lost money on this $8K rough opal piece
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
Risking a monster black opal rough to cut over $20K
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
Can I cut a $25K gem entirely by hand?
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
Watch a $20K gem black opal emerge from rough
There’s no day quite as lovely as one that ends in a $20K gem black opal sitting on my workshop bench. Watch as a gorgeous … Read more
Cutting session ASMR of $7000 parcel of uncut opal revealed
Join me this week for a cutting session ASMR that shows you the relaxing side of opal cutting. What is ASMR? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response relates to … Read more
Gem opal cluster trapped in sandstone!
What’s better than one opal nobby? A gem opal cluster! I was so excited to get my hands on this gem opal cluster; a beautiful … Read more
Unveil three color bars in this monster opal
How do you choose between three color bars? That’s as hard as picking a favorite Harry Potter movie! This week, I’ve got a stunning nobby from … Read more
Win the Script Pattern opal!
We have been overwhelmed by the support from our BOD community this past year. Through the highs and lows, you are always there with encouragement, … Read more
$5K invested in rough from opal hunting; does it pay off?
This $5,000 rough from opal hunting in the Lightning Ridge mines was a gamble; does it pay off? In my last video, we took a … Read more
The secret world of opal buying
It’s a sight about as rare as the Rainbow Serpent gem; welcome to the secret world of opal buying. Across the state of New South Wales and down … Read more
160-carat rough opal to an unbelievable gem
I wasn’t expecting to turn this 160-carat rough opal to an unbelievable gem, but here we are! When I started filming this weeks video, I … Read more
