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Opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels
Learn to CutAug 11, 2016
Opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels

This is a new video to replace a really old one on opal cutting using diamond Nova wheels. Many people ask about the difference between cutting opal with sand paper and using diamond impregnated so...

Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide
Opal JewelryAug 5, 2016
Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide

Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry.Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely has a place in our wardrobes when w...

Opal JewelryAug 5, 2016
Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide

Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry.Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely has a place in our wardrobes when w...

3 ways to spot a synthetic or fake opal
Composites and FakesJul 18, 2016
3 ways to spot a synthetic or fake opal

Opal is one of the most fashionable gemstones right now and we see lots in the market place. In today’s video we give you 3 tips on how to spot a synthetic or fake opal.  Now we know that there a...

Mining the Rainbow Serpent Opal
Mining OpalJun 22, 2016
Mining the Rainbow Serpent Opal

The video explains the process of mining the Rainbow Serpent opal and takes you underground to where it was found. We show you what it had to endure to become the beautiful polished piece that it i...

Time Lapse Opal Photography
Cutting OpalJun 3, 2016
Time Lapse Opal Photography

Watch this opal transform from rough to cut over a span of 12 seconds. Enjoy!

How to cut a rough nobby opal into a gem
Cutting OpalMay 19, 2016
How to cut a rough nobby opal into a gem

Today is all about choosing your own adventure as Justin shows you the short and long versions of how to cut a rough nobby opal into a gem.In the first video above, watch as the transformation unfo...

The Rainbow Serpent Opal
Classification and GradingApr 28, 2016
The Rainbow Serpent Opal

It’s not often we are dumbstruck when it comes to opal but this one had us FLOORED. Recently discovered and mined by a long time friend in Lightning Ridge this opal represents a once in a lifetime ...

Learn about the Types of Opal
Classification and GradingNov 11, 2015
Types of Opal

There are a few different types of opal. We thought it was time to create a guide, outlining opal types which will in turn help you understand the true value of opal.  Black Opal Black opal is the...