Allawah Nobby Opal
Opal cutting is never a sure thing, and working with Allawah Nobby Opal, the stakes feel even higher. The Allawah field in Lightning Ridge is … Read more
Lightning Ridge
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
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
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
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
Sandy Seam Opal
In this video, I’m working with a rough piece of sandy seam opal from Lightning Ridge, full of sand and inclusions. It doesn’t look promising, … Read more
Unexpected Twists of Opal Cutting
Expectation vs. Reality — The Unexpected Twists of Opal Cutting.In this video, I take on a 74-carat piece of opal that’s full of potential, but … Read more
The Australian Opal Centre
In a recent instalment of Black Opal Direct, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jenni Brammall, one of the driving forces behind the Australian Opal … Read more
Father-Son Opal Cutting
There isn’t a week that goes by without a memorable cutting session, but this one was particularly special as it’s a father-son opal cutting session. … Read more
