Taking risks with opal: will the gamble pay off?
It’s pretty risky in our state at the moment with ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie battering us with heavy rain (12 inches in the last 24 … Read more
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How to change a lapidary wheel on your machine
There are a few rules to follow when changing a lapidary wheel on your machine but it’s not as hard as you might think! In … Read more
How to cut Andamooka crystal opal
We’ve shown you the special Anadmooka crystal as it is in the rough but what about cutting it? How does it respond in contrast to … Read more
Carving opal: The step by step process
Some of you might recognise this rough piece from Tucson. It came home with us so we decided it was the perfect piece to practice … Read more
Polishing an antique opal ring: Before and after
Polishing an antique opal ring without removing the opal from its setting can be done. Justin shows you how to resurrect your opal and make … Read more
Finding the perfect ring sized opal
Whether it’s for you or a gift for someone special, choosing the right opal can be challenging. One consideration is always the size of the … 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
Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide
Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry. Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely … Read more
3 ways to spot a synthetic or fake opal
In today’s video we give you 3 tips on how to spot a synthetic or fake opal. Opal is one of the most fashionable gemstones right … Read more
Mining the Rainbow Serpent Opal
The video explains the process of mining the Rainbow Serpent opal and takes you underground to where it was found. We show you what it had … Read more
Time Lapse Opal Photography
Watch this opal transform from rough to cut over a span of 12 seconds. Enjoy!
How to cut a rough nobby opal into a gem
Today is all about choosing your own adventure as Justin shows you the short and long versions of how to cut a rough nobby opal … Read more
