A Dark Surprise
This piece of dark opal rough came from a recent parcel and was 'unassuming' at first. But a red color bar running through the rough hinted at something worth chasing.
Once put on the cutting wheel a second color bar started to clean up on the back. Suddenly a straightforward cut became something else entirely. Could this yield two gems from one piece?
Sand inclusions and potch had other ideas, threatening to eat straight into the best color at every turn. So the pace slowed right down, every pass deliberate and considered, and the water was turned off. It's the kind of technique that makes the difference between losing colour and saving it.
Watch the full cut now and see how it all unfolds 🎥
The Final Result
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This piece of Mintabie rough had me genuinely excited before I even touched the wheel. A thick color bar with layers of squares stacked through it. That can mean one thing... harlequin. Well, I hop...
There is something about picking up a rough opal and having absolutely no idea what pattern is waiting underneath the skin. You can see the color. You can see the potential. But the pattern? That s...
6 comments
Unable to watch the videos
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thats weird Robert everyone else can. It might be an update on operating systems
ROBERT A DREILINGER
Love watching you, you are very interesting and very helpful, thank you
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you for watching I appreciate you 🙏
Loretta fogarty
Love watching a master at work. Thank you for all the information
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Mumma ❤️
Patricia
As always a beautiful stone thanks for teaching us.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
You are most welcome Mario
mario manestar
Justin, I loved the colors dancing around the stone, Perfect cut that turned out beautifully. A pleasure watching your artistic work.
Take care, Leo
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Leo I appreciate the support 🙏
Leo Reyesc
Really lovely gem. Worth the price!
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Janice I am glad you like it
Janice
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