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Opal Stories

Justin and Melinda sit down to chat about the opal stories of some of our stock. You asked and we listened! In our last video … Read more

Rough Opal Piece

Romancing the Stone

On a cool, overcast winters day here on the Gold Coast, Justin takes us into his workshop and shows us the romance of opal.   … Read more

A rough gem gets a makeover

Hey, hey, it’s cutting day! Watch Justin as he gives a rough gem makeover… how will it turn out?   Assessing your options This week, … Read more

Justin’s Personal Opal Collection

  Storytime! Let’s quiz Justin on some of the beautiful gemstones in his personal opal collection. Join us as Melinda (Black Opal Direct’s newest member!) … Read more

Does opal have NO color?!

Watch out… opal color rant! Justin’s back this week and boy, he’s got something on his mind… In the early days of opals discovery, when … Read more

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Crystal Opal is Not Crystal

Justin clears up confusion and let’s us in on his simple technique of telling what is, and what isn’t, a crystal opal. How can we … Read more

The dangers of opal cutting

   Justin explains the dangers of opal cutting and his change from sandpaper to the Nova wheel; why change? What difference does it make? … Read more

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