The Rainbow Serpent Opal
It’s not often we are dumbstruck when it comes to opal but this one had us FLOORED. Recently discovered and mined by a long time … Read more
Indigenous origins of opal
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following post contains mention of deceased persons. The Aboriginal origins of opal are part of the Dreamtime stories. … Read more
Three questions to ask your opal jeweler
The three questions I need to ask my opal jeweler? Working with opal is not something most jewelers do everyday. It is important you select … Read more
Tucson 2016 Review (and 6 reasons to visit next year!)
Well, the Gem Shows are done and dusted for another year but if you didn’t make it here is our Tucson 2016 review and a sample … Read more
Improving a gem opal from beautiful to exquisite
This is a more advanced opal cutter topic which has a few really great points when it comes to improving a gem opal. Sometimes you come … Read more
What does 2016 hold?
A quick thank you for all your support throughout the year. For watching my videos, commenting on social media and on my blog. It is so … Read more
Which opal is the impostor?
How can I tell if an opal is lab created, treated or fake opal? I get many enquiries with people asking me this question and … Read more
Tucson Gem Festival 2016: Book now!
We will be in Tucson, Arizona for the annual Gem Festival from Monday Feb 1 – Saturday Feb 7, 2016 Christmas is around the corner … Read more
Types of Opal
Here lays a guide to the different types of opal that can be found. To understand the true value of opal, you first need to … Read more
What you need to know about the Tucson Gem Shows
Last year after a break of many years Justin and I travelled back to sunny Tucson for the annual Tucson Gem Shows that take over the … Read more
Baroque Opals
(a.k.a. anything but ovals and rounds!) As you’ve probably guessed we are big fans of simple ovals and rounds. Opal just seems to show its … Read more
Hand polishing an opal: Can it really be done?
Is it easy to do and how long does it take? Justin shows you how to hand polish an opal.. Recently I bought to you … Read more
