Finding the best color and pattern in a rough opal: Part 1 video
Watch Justin make the most of a very large piece of rough opal. Finding the best way an opal faces and pattern quality. A very … Read more
Watch Justin make the most of a very large piece of rough opal. Finding the best way an opal faces and pattern quality. A very … Read more
We are now accredited “Trusted Traders” – YAY! But the real question is – who trusts us and why is this accreditation important? Customs agencies … Read more
Sometimes we see the world in things that you never would expect. This opal has a nucleus at the bottom of the piece that expands … Read more
Hi! It’s Ruth here and I wanted to report on the future of opal. By now I’m sure you have watched Justin’s video on the … Read more
Justin reports on the 2018 Lightning Ridge Festival and Opal Symposium plus he shares some of his favourite places. Like all of Justin’s communication, he … Read more
Last week on Facebook, we mentioned this amazing piece we were going to do a carving opal video on. Here is the video showing Justin … Read more
Watch the process of an opal being found, cut and then sent on the journey to you. Justin takes you from underground in Lightning Ridge … Read more
Thanks to all that commented and helped along the way with the decision of how to cut this opal. We decided take your advice and … Read more
Throughout the years I have given my opinion on the art of cutting opal. Now it is your turn. We need your help to decide … Read more
Now we aren’t talking about the soft furnishing kinds but rather the opal shape that is appearing more and more. Cushion cut opal has been … Read more
Love gem opal but not into learning how to cut? This video is for you! Watch Justin transform an opal from a raw nobby into a … Read more
New synthetic opals are being created every year and manufacturers are getting better at replicating natural opal. I recently obtained some of the new material … Read more