The world’s rarest opal: Part 1
Its birthplace Indigenous songlines run through Wollumbin, (the “Cloud Catcher”) which are the remains of an ancient volcano. This towering peak, also called Mt Warning, … Read more
Taking risks with opal: will the gamble pay off?
It’s pretty risky in our state at the moment with ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie battering us with heavy rain (12 inches in the last 24 … Read more
How to change a lapidary wheel on your machine
There are a few rules to follow when changing a lapidary wheel on your machine but it’s not as hard as you might think! In … Read more
The Amazing Women in Opal
It’s International Women’s Day today and I started thinking about all the women I have known and collaborated with over the years in the opal industry. … Read more
How to cut Andamooka crystal opal
We’ve shown you the special Anadmooka crystal as it is in the rough but what about cutting it? How does it respond in contrast to … Read more
Carving opal: The step by step process
Some of you might recognise this rough piece from Tucson. It came home with us so we decided it was the perfect piece to practice … Read more
Tucson 2017 pop-up
Tucson Pop-Up. Well it isn’t strictly a pop-up but we will be there and would love you all to come and visit! We have some … Read more
Polishing an antique opal ring: Before and after
Polishing an antique opal ring without removing the opal from its setting can be done. Justin shows you how to resurrect your opal and make … Read more
Finding the perfect ring sized opal
Whether it’s for you or a gift for someone special, choosing the right opal can be challenging. One consideration is always the size of the … Read more
Hand polishing opal does it again
Give hand polishing a go. Ever since Florian Steiner showed us the hand polishing technique we have had many people showing us what they have … Read more
Opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels
This is a new video to replace a really old one on opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels. Many people ask about the difference between cutting … Read more
Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide
Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry. Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely … Read more
