Justin’s Pick Number 2
The number 2 nobby was Justin’s pick of the entire bunch.There is great hope for this particular nobby, it has an exceptionally thick color bar … Read more
Opal Cutting
Nobby Opal Number 3
Nobby Opal number 3 from our ‘Pick a Winner’ competition came in at a very close second to number 4.A mixed up looking nobby but … Read more
Andamooka Crystal Opal
Incredible pieces of rough Andamooka Crystal Opal of this quality are becoming rarer to find.For that reason, I feel so privileged to have the opportunity … Read more
Like father, like son
Having the ability to share my time and knowledge with my son is such a gift.I did the same thing with my father around a … Read more
Coober Pedy Opal
We have heard your cries of ‘when are we going to see a piece of Coober Pedy opal being cut?’ and… ‘Coober Pedy opal is … Read more
Top of the gems!
This is a frontrunner for one of the best Crystal Opals I have ever seen and I have seen some exceptional opals.But I knew with … Read more
950 carats of seam opal goodness!
Big, bold and a little unassuming — one thing is for certain, we’re going to need to bring out the heavy grit wheel to work … Read more
A Cushion Cut with a twist!
I am always up for a challange and sometimes those challenges have a way of working out better than you could ever imagine —This was … Read more
My Opal Journey
Over the years my beaten by sand jar has grown, along with a collection of sentimental pieces from my journey as an opal cutter.I wanted … Read more
Zero to 100
This humble piece of rough nobby opal certainly does take us from a zero to 100 in a short, albeit intense, amount of time. I … Read more
Advise on cutting opal. Your opinion needed?
Throughout the years I have given my opinion on the art of cutting opal. Now it is your turn. We need your help to decide … Read more
Opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels
This is a new video to replace a really old one on opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels. Many people ask about the difference between cutting … Read more
