A Neon Green Opal
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 stays hidden until the wheel does its work.
This blue green nobby had all the same traits as a gem I cut about a month ago that completely blew me away. Clean when looking through with a Gemfish, a nice potch back and color showing up everywhere you looked. On paper, everything was pointing in the right direction.
What I didn’t know going in was whether this gem was going to stay dark, go crystal, or land somewhere in between. And that uncertainty is what makes it fun. As I worked through the sand and shaped the dome, the answer slowly began to reveal itself, and what came through that color bar was truly impressive.
Watch the video to find out.
The Final Result
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10 comments
Beautiful, I love watching you cut opal
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Annmarie
Annmarie Logan
I love watching you bring out your opals! Thanks for sharing.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
I am so glad you are here watching. Thank you Debbie
Debbie Gordon
Jason, Wow!! That baby turned so beautiful, from the start you knew something amazing will appear and it definitely did. Great work from the master, Jason you got your groove on. 🎉🎉
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Leon
Leo Reyes
A wonderful dark crystal gem with gorgeous green colour bar.💖
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you
Patty
I brought a Nobby with similar green double bar at 20 ct and I’m not sure how to cut it, it’s way beyond my experience and machine
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Black Opal Direct replied:
I'm sure you can do it. Give it a go it's the only way you will learn
Craig Birch
Hi where can I buy the new opal torch from and price. Thanks.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
https://blackopaldirect.com/products/gemfish-if2-gem-flashlight
mario manestar
Hi what a superb bright green cut . Best I’ve seen. Keep it up. Thanks.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Mario. I have just filmed another gem today and its even better. keep an eye out for it in the coming months
mario manestar
Just love fire and colors it my personality
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Black Opal Direct replied:
You must be very colourful
Catherine Harris
I love it when you celebrate with a dance. You are so cute. The gem is stunning. Green or blue is what I love the best. Congratulations on a stunning gemstone.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Haha thank you Karen 🙏
Karen Lynne Pinson
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Haha that’s funny
Clay Dunn
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