Easy peasy lemon squeezy is my prediction on how this rough opal piece is going cut — low stress and smooth sailing or rough and ready?I am so excited to cut and shape this piece of rough opal and ...
What is it about rough opal pieces that gets my heart racing? Is it the uncertainty of what’s inside or the thrill of the reveal? Well, it is all of the above and more, but sometimes your challenge...
This uncut gem has seemingly high potential but does it deliver? Join Justin on another rough opal cutting rollercoaster ride — does it achieve a rainbow of color or does it derail? Cutting an opa...
As with all rough opals there is plenty of risk involved, but with risk comes reward — this is a journey not to be missed. From the beginning I can see that this big piece of rough opal has inclus...
We have a beaut’ rough white opal this week that boasts an easy cut and a dazzling gem. Lightning Ridge is famous for the glorious black opal, but have you met its lighter cousin? Starting at a ch...
Some days opal humbles you, and other days a humble nobby opal turns into something magical. We’ve been locked down here again in Queensland, so to keep the state safe, I’ve decided to spend all m...
This high-risk rough opal piece sent me for a wild ride, and the biggest challenge I’ve had in a long time! I got lured in by the gorgeous 5-millimetre color bar, hooked on a challenge, and then ...
What’s it like to hold one of the rarest opals in the world in your hands? Meet the Southern Cross opal. Walking into my workshop, it’s a day like any other. I’m ready to cut and ready to give my ...
When I realised I lost money on this $8K rough opal piece, I only had one choice. I could throw a tantrum or I could salvage the best and learn from the rest. I like to show you all sides of opal c...