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Father's Day
Community and EventsMay 21, 2025
Father's Day

As Father’s Day approaches on June 15, we reflect on the many father-son journeys that shape our lives. One that we’re lucky enough to witness every day is the evolving bond between Justin and Saxo...

Hidden Opal Surprise
Cutting OpalMay 13, 2025
Hidden Opal Surprise

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a hidden opal surprise inside a seemingly unremarkable piece of rough. Join Justin as he takes us into the high-stakes world of opal cutting—whe...

Opal_Types
Classification and GradingMay 5, 2025
Justin Talks: Opal Types

In this edition of Justin Talks, we’re diving into the sparkling world of opal types. Opal is Australia’s national gemstone and comes in a diverse range of forms, each with unique characteristics t...

Crystal Opal vs Black Opal
Cutting OpalApr 22, 2025
Crystal Opal vs Black Opal

When it comes to the world of opals, few debates spark more curiosity than Crystal Opal vs Black Opal. In our latest opal-cutting video, Justin dives right into the heart of this sparkling rivalry,...

Georgia holding Beau in the air
Community and EventsApr 10, 2025
Mother Nature

Friends of BOD: Georgia & Beau Meet Georgia Dostal, founder of Balanced Ballerinas, director of GC Dance and close friend of BOD.We spent an afternoon with Georgia and her gorgeous son Beau to ...

An Opal Ring—From Concept to Creation
Opal JewelryApr 8, 2025
An Opal Ring—From Concept to Creation

The journey from rough opal to an opal ring. Every opal tells a story, but its true beauty lies hidden until the right hands bring it to life. Join us as we take you on an opal-cutting journey, tra...

Ruth Talks: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry
Opal JewelryMar 31, 2025
Ruth Talks: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry

Welcome to Ruth Talks. Today’s topic is: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry. Jewelry is more than just adornment—it’s a talisman, a memory keeper, a reflection of your personal story. Whether mar...

Sand, Holes and a 116 Carat Nobby Opal
Cutting OpalMar 25, 2025
Sand, Holes and a 116 Carat Nobby Opal

Every piece of rough opal holds a mystery, and this 116-carat nobby opal was no exception. Left sitting on the shelf, it always seemed like a tricky cut—until our Gemfish Flashlight revealed a hidd...

Cutting Allawah Nobby Opal
Cutting OpalMar 11, 2025
Allawah Nobby Opal

Opal cutting is never a sure thing, and working with Allawah nobby opal, the stakes feel even higher. The Allawah field in Lightning Ridge is one of the newest opal-producing areas, known for its e...