Happy holidays and a funny video just for you
What a year it has been! We have loved serving you and bringing you all some absolutely magical opal. We hope that you all have … Read more
Opal bodytone and brightness grading system explained
This video will see the opal body tone and brightness grading system used by opal sellers worldwide. I use real opals to show you a … Read more
How to care for opal
In this video, Justin shares some tips for how to best look after your opal. The best way to care for a piece of opal … Read more
How to spot a fake black opal
In this video, we show you how to spot a fake black opal. Unfortunately, much of the opal being misrepresented as Lightning Ridge black opal … Read more
We are thinking of you
This week has been tough for many of our customers as they deal with Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath. We are thinking of you all … Read more
The difference between rough nobby opal and seam opal from Lightning Ridge
There are two types of rough opal found in Lightning Ridge; nobby opal and seam opal. What are they? And how can you spot them? … Read more
Harlequin Opal: The Rarest Black Opal Pattern of them All
Nowadays, we refer to lots of different types of harlequin pattern in opal. It has become a bit of a catchall phrase for great blocks … Read more
Caitlin Mociun: Opal Jewelry Spotlight
A few months ago we rushed an opal to New York for a special commission. Here are the results and what a beautiful piece of … Read more
Opal Carving: How to use a dremel tool
In this video, Justin introduces his father, Jurgen, who has been carving opal for over 50 years. Jurgen really is a master and is passionate … Read more
Designing Opal Jewelry
When I started designing jewelry a decade ago, I looked around me and got my inspiration from nature. Organic shapes reminiscent of water have always … Read more
116 years of opal history
When talking about our history in the opal business, talk invariably goes to another family with an even longer opal association. E. Gregory Sherman was … Read more
