How do I value opal?
I get asked to value opal for other people on the daily, and I understand why. Opal is a notoriously hard stone to value because … Read more
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Cutting a blue rough opal
Ah, my precious blue rough opal nobby… I’ll be cutting a beautiful blue rough opal nobby with you today. Like always, some risks come with … Read more
What is an opal rub? Let’s cut two and see!
Today, I’ll explain to you what an opal rub is while cutting two of them! By the time you’ve finished watching this video, you’ll have … Read more
I smoked an Ethiopian opal
Ethiopian opal is beautiful but very different to Australian opal. Today, I show you how Ethiopian opal can be treated to look like glass or … Read more
Cutting a customer’s tricky rough opal
My customer returned this tricky rough opal parcel after he decided he wasn’t comfortable cutting it himself. So, I cut it for him. I rarely … Read more
Polishing opal to $12,000 perfection
Polishing opal can make or break a gem. Being the final step in the opal cutting process, an opal that is finished with a quality … Read more
Cutting small gems
Cutting small gems can be an intimidating task if you’ve never done it before. It is a little more fiddly than cutting a larger gem … Read more
Opal Cutting Basics
Today, I’m taking it back to opal cutting basics with this tutorial on everything you need to know to get started! You might recognise today’s … Read more
I cut this little rock to find a $4000 gem inside
This little rock was hiding a gorgeous gem opal inside. Of course, it wouldn’t let me have it without a bit of a challenge. I … Read more
It’s opal carving time!
Our world is locked down and for many, that means spending more and more time at home. If you’ve got some spare time on your … Read more
Opal myths busted!
While I love a quirky tale as much as the next person, opal myths can start to sound like facts if repeated often enough. I’ve … Read more
One fail! One win! You can’t always cut a winner
I like to keep it authentic with you guys and some days that means sharing my latest opal fail… That’s when it’s most important to … Read more
