Watch this opal transform from rough to cut over a span of 12 seconds. Enjoy!
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...
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 ...
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...
Last year we brought you the story of 14 yr old Steiner Florian who told us how he cut an opal by hand. You can catch up here. We were all fascinated and the amazing Black Opal community got really...
Want to learn about opal types? This is the video for you. It’s all well and good to see an image of an opal pattern, but in order to really understand them, you must be able to see it move and eme...
In this latest video watch master cutter Justin from Black Opal Direct show you how to improve the value of opal.Justin happily shows you a gem grade Black Opal which has a visible ‘black mark’ on...
Justin heads out to Lightning Ridge to talk about how to find opal. After drilling in excess of 3000 holes in the pursuit of opal, Sebastian, our expert miner, knows a thing or two. Opal prospectin...
What opal cutting wheels do I need is an often asked question. In this video, Justin will show you exactly what your options are.We start at the beginning with a 200-250 grit wheel for the rubbing ...