This week I'm taking on three opals at once. Each one a long shot on its own, but together giving us three times the chance of uncovering something special. First up is a half witch's hat nobby alr...
This week we asked the question on our Instagram: What are some opal myths you've heard about? It's always very fascinating to hear what is circulating about the opal industry and the ways you shou...
This 83 carat piece of Lightning Ridge rough had me from the moment I picked it up. A stunning red color bar wrapping all the way around the rough, signs of black potch hiding inside, and the kind ...
I just got back from Lightning Ridge helping Saxon with his mining operation. While I was there, a close friend of my late father handed me a 140 carat piece of black Lightning Ridge rough. One sta...
Artificial Intelligence is a wave of technology that is coming whether we like it or not. And unfortunately, even the opal and gemstone world has not been spared. What was once a straightforward pa...
This cutting video starts where it all begins — straight from the agitator at the mine in Lightning Ridge. A 30 carat rough piece with holes, uncertainty, and a color that hints at something incred...
This week I'm putting a dark opal nobby from Lightning Ridge on the wheel. From the moment I picked it up, that color sitting on the surface had my full attention. The shape is already close to a f...
There's a moment every opal cutter knows. The wheel is spinning, the rough is in your hand, and you genuinely don't know what's about to happen next. This week, I'm putting a 300 carat seam opal fr...
Choosing the right ring size is just as important as choosing the perfect opal. Whether you're buying a ready-made ring or having one custom made, knowing your correct size ensures a comfortable fi...