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Body Tone & Brightness of Opal
Classification and GradingMar 3, 2025
Body Tone & Brightness of Opal

Opal is a truly unique gemstone, like a work of art, famous for its ever-changing play of color. But did you know that an opal’s body tone and brightness play a huge role in determining its value? ...

Opal Wings & Harlequin Patterns
Cutting OpalFeb 25, 2025
Opal Wings & Harlequin Patterns

When cutting opals, the unexpected often leads to the most breathtaking results. In this latest cutting session, Justin takes on an exhilarating challenge with a promising rough opal. The journey u...

How to Value Opal and why it’s a Head-Scratcher
Classification and GradingFeb 19, 2025
How to Value Opal and why it’s a Head-Scratcher

How to value opal isn’t as simple as checking a price tag—it’s a mix of science, experience, and a bit of gut instinct. No two opals are the same, which makes things tricky, but that’s also what ma...

Black Opal Fossil Shell
Cutting OpalFeb 11, 2025
Black Opal Fossil Shell

Black Opal fossils from Lightning Ridge are some of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth. Among them, the Black Crystal Opal fossil shell stands out—a breathtaking blend of ancient histo...

Opal Gains and Opal Losses
Cutting OpalJan 28, 2025
Opal Gains and Opal Losses

When it comes to opal cutting, every stone tells a different story, and not all tales end with a triumph. In this video, Justin takes on a fossil opal from Lightning Ridge—a wood replacement opal t...

Rare Harlequin Black Opal
Cutting OpalJan 14, 2025
Rare Harlequin Black Opal

In a career filled with extraordinary opals, few moments rival the excitement of cutting a rare Harlequin Black Opal. This video showcases an extended and unfiltered look at the journey from rough ...

Happy Festive Season 2024
Community and EventsDec 18, 2024
Happy Festive Season 2024

Wishing you a joyful festive season and a bright start to the new year!  We want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support throughout the year. We’re beyond excited to show you what...

Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows
Cutting OpalDec 17, 2024
Opal Cutting: Highs and Lows

Cutting opals is an art form filled with anticipation and surprises. This video showcases the transformation of a rough seam opal from Lightning Ridge into a dazzling gem. Seam opals, known for the...

Cutting a 117 ct Seam Opal
Cutting OpalDec 3, 2024
117 Carat Seam Opal

Cutting opals is as much an art as it is a science, and this 117-carat seam opal was no exception. With its striking blue hues hidden beneath a layer of potch, this piece promised both a challenge ...