$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
Glowing Crystal Opal Pair
What’s better than a crystal opal with stunning pinfire pattern? A glowing crystal opal pair! One of the best, but sometimes heartbreaking, things about opal … Read more
The Uncut Gem Black Opal
Everyone told me this uncut gem opal wouldn’t work, they told me not to risk it, but I did it anyway. When I first saw … Read more
The only thing to do after opal cutting failure
Opal cutting failure, or failure of any kind, can feel like someone decided to bust out some WWE moves on your confidence. Sometimes our expectations … Read more
Why is this opal cut wrong? Opal cutting mistakes!
There are a lot of ways to cut an opal, but why is this opal cut wrong? Today I have an opal rub, which is … Read more
I carved an opal Emoji gem!
From gory nightmares to Tik Tok dances, let’s get ridiculous in this week’s video while carving a silly opal Emoji gem. I’ve done a lot of … Read more
Hand polishing opal without machines
Hand polishing opal without machines is simpler than you might think; with some sandpaper, a knife hone, a piece of leather, and a bit of … Read more
Unearthed a $5000 black opal from the rough
I unearthed a $5000 black opal from the rough and it felt as good as coming home to a big seafood dinner! We’re going a … Read more
A tribute to my father
A friend approached me recently and asked to see some pictures of an opal my father cut when he was alive. While it’s hard for … Read more
Rough opal to an epic gem
My latest magic trick; watch as I turn this 40-carat rough opal nobby to a couple-carat gem. This week’s video will either make you smile … Read more
