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
Can I cut a gem from this color?
After a week of fishing the Great Barrier Reef with mates, it’s time to fish for a gem! Can I cut a gem opal from this … Read more
Will this tiny opal cut $1000 gem?
No bigger than a dime; can I cut a gem out of this tiny opal? I thought I’d challenge myself this week by cutting this … Read more
What is that opal worth? What will your $ get you?
There is some serious skill involved in spotting a good deal in opal. So much so that people like myself have built their careers around … Read more
Cutting a witches hat nobby opal
What is a witches hat nobby and how do I cut one? We’ll have to flip our thinking for this challenge. In this video, you’ll … Read more
Mother Nature’s Gem Crystal Opal
Mother Nature formed this gorgeous gem crystal opal over millions of years; we’re just here to give it the final nudge to perfection. Today, we’ve … Read more
