Big Blue Boy
From the outside, this blue Lightning Ridge nobby looked unassuming. Nothing about it screamed cut me until I shone the Gemfish through it...
What I discovered was a very dark body tone with no potch, and glimpses of blue and green color shifting through the gem, hinting at what could be a rare black crystal opal. I had a feeling it was going to be something great but it turned out to be better than I could have imagined. Even with 30 years of experience under my belt, opal will still find a way to surprise you.
Watch the video and get ready to be amazed by the final result ⬇
Incase you don't know, the opal cut in this video is listed at the bottom of the page if you want to check it out. 😉
The Final Result
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Every now and then a piece of rough tells you exactly what it wants to be. This was one of those pieces. A glassy Lightning Ridge crystal opal with a white cap and a hidden layer of orange sitting ...
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7 comments
As always beautiful stone , they are one off and value balance thanks.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Mario
Mario Manestar
You always have the best shiny rocks to share! Thanks so much.
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Bryce
Bryce McKee (human-syndrome)
magnificent
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Terry
terry granfield
Wow !! Justin, My word what a beautiful Opal! You turned that into beauty.
Thank you, Leo
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thank you Leo
Leo Reyes
That was BEAUTIFUL work Justin! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!! I may never be able to afford one, but I sure enjoy looking at them!
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thanks for the kind words Cathy
Cathy Torchia
Gorgeous color!!! My OHHHH My
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thanks Julie It is an amazing gem
Julie Steiner
Pure magic good on ya Jason ✨️ 👏 👌
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Black Opal Direct replied:
Thanks Tom 🤣
Tim
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