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 opal fields produce white and crystal opal and only 2 o...
In Conversation with Ruth Benjamin-Thomas As the founder and head designer behind Kindred Color, her approach is both intuitive and exacting. Pieces begin with sketches, loose ideas, fragments of ...
When you hear the phrase Million Dollar Opal?, you might imagine a once-in-a-lifetime gemstone—something mythical, unattainable, glowing from within. But for me, that question became surprisingly r...
Every so often, a little opal nobby comes along that reminds us why we love what we do. Little Opal Nobby, Hefty Profit is one of those stories — a lesson in patience, instinct, and knowing when t...
When it comes to cutting opal, every decision can make or break a gem. In this Black Opal Gamble, Justin takes on a piece that could swing wildly between triumph and disaster — a nobby that might ...
October is opal month so that means... a brand-new opal coloring-in page! No matter your age, bring this gem to life in your own way. We'd love to see how you play with color! Save this image by ...
There’s nothing like the thrill of possibility—and the risk—when working with opal. In this cutting session, I found a seam opal with a rare striated pattern, the very same pattern as the rainbow ...
Opals are unlike any other gemstone in the world—alive with color, constantly shifting in the light, and each one completely unique. But with so many types, tones, and treatments out there, navigat...
When it comes to opal, there are a few golden rules I live by. In this cutting session, though, I broke one of my biggest: never rely on someone else’s word when buying rough. Breaking Opal Cutting...