Black Opal Treasure
In this video, I embark on the quest to uncover a hidden Black Opal Treasure within what appears to be an ordinary 50-carat uncut gem.I … Read more
In this video, I embark on the quest to uncover a hidden Black Opal Treasure within what appears to be an ordinary 50-carat uncut gem.I … Read more
This is without a doubt, the opal cut of the year!The nobby was presented to me on my last trip to Lightning Ridge for the … Read more
October is almost here, or as others may know it, Opal Month!If you are lucky enough to be born in October you would know that … Read more
The difficult decision every opal cutter must make is about face — the opal face of course!Which side do I decide to cut when both … Read more
Thanks for joining us — this is a rough opal cut you will not forgetI spent two weeks observing this gem, drawing on it and planning … Read more
We thought it was about time that we did a little update on Justin’s treasured personal collection of Opals and other cherished items.Join us as … Read more
Meet our lovely Black Opal Direct Mums, who are all indeed, gems!We would be lost without them, from helping run our small business, to spoiling … Read more
Lightning Ridge has many different opal fields or mines in and around it. The opal from each mine and area can differ from black opal … Read more
You can feel the ‘buzz in the air’ in this short video clip… Opal Mining Strike. Justin has just received news from his mining crew at … Read more
There are many different opal fields in Australia. Most of the opal fields are in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. All of the … Read more
Natural opal is the term used for opal that has naturally formed in the ground in areas where silica is in high concentration through the … Read more
Matrix opal is a treated opal that comes from in Australia. It is defined as opal in host rock. The main field that produces this … Read more