Body Tone & Brightness of Opal
Opal is a truly unique gemstone, like a work of art, famous for its ever-changing play of color. But did you know that an opal’s … Read more
Opal Wings & Harlequin Patterns
Opal Wings & Harlequin Patterns: A Stunning TransformationWhen cutting opals, the unexpected often leads to the most breathtaking results. In this latest cutting session, Justin … Read more
How to Value Opal and Why It’s a Head-Scratcher
How to value opal isn’t as simple as checking a price tag—it’s a mix of science, experience, and a bit of gut instinct. No two … Read more
Black Opal Fossil Shell
Black Opal Fossil Shell: A Rare Treasure from Lightning RidgeBlack Opal fossils from Lightning Ridge are some of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth. … Read more
Opal Gains and Opal Losses
Opal Gains and Opal Losses: The Journey of Cutting a Fossil OpalWhen it comes to opal cutting, every stone tells a different story, and not … Read more
Rare Harlequin Black Opal
Unveiling a Rare Harlequin Black Opal.In a career filled with extraordinary opals, few moments rival the excitement of cutting a rare Harlequin Black Opal. This … Read more
Happy Festive Season 2024
Wishing you a joyful festive season and a bright start to the new year! We want to take a moment to thank you for your … Read more
Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows
Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows.Cutting opals is an art form filled with anticipation and surprises. This video showcases the transformation of a rough seam opal … Read more
117-Carat Seam Opal
Unearthing the Beauty of a 117-Carat Seam Opal. Cutting opals is as much an art as it is a science, and this 117-carat seam opal … Read more
Hidden Beauty: Coober Pedy Opal
Cutting opal is always a journey of discovery, and today’s 38-carat Coober Pedy Opal rough did not disappoint. At first glance, this gem looked like … Read more
400 Carat Opal
Starting with a massive 400 carat opal rough, I was on a mission to find out if this enormous piece could reveal something extraordinary. This … Read more
Coober Pedy Shell Opal
Coober Pedy Shell Opal: A Fossil’s Hidden Beauty.I recently had a decision to make with a unique Coober Pedy shell opal fossil. This piece had … Read more
