WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following post contains mention of deceased persons. The Aboriginal origins of opal are part of the Dreamtime stories. The...
The three questions I need to ask my opal jeweler?Working with opal is not something most jewelers do everyday. It is important you select a jeweler who understands the unique properties of this pr...
Well, the Gem Shows are done and dusted for another year but if you didn’t make it here is our Tucson 2016 review and a sample of what you missed!1. We were there! Once again we brought some magnif...
This is a more advanced opal cutter topic which has a few really great points when it comes to improving a gem opal. Sometimes you come across a stone that is beautiful but the cut could be improve...
A quick thank you for all your support throughout the year. For watching my videos, commenting on social media and on my blog. It is so appreciated and gratifying that you value the information I s...
We will be in Tucson, Arizona for the annual Gem Festival from Monday Feb 1 – Saturday Feb 7, 2016Christmas is around the corner but we are also getting ready to fly across the pond to the United S...
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 after a break of many years Justin and I travelled back to sunny Tucson for the annual Tucson Gem Shows that take over the city. There are over 40 shows spanning a 3 week period and the w...
(a.k.a. anything but ovals and rounds!) As you’ve probably guessed we are big fans of simple ovals and rounds. Opal just seems to show its best face in these shapes but sometimes when cutting Justi...