Mind-blowing and busy – that’s how we would describe the 2015 Tucson Gem Show. A celebration of all things Gem, Mineral and Fossil the choice and variety is unimaginable. One dealer remarked that ...
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 ...
You’ve asked, your’ve begged and the stars have finally aligned – we are going to be in Tucson for the gems shows in Feb 2015!Showing exclusively by appointment only we will have a wide selection o...
Thank you to all in our community for making Christmas special for someone. A few weeks ago we brought you the story of Steiner Florian, a 14-year-old boy who has been opal cutting with sandpaper a...
Yesterday morning I was sent an image on Facebook by someone who asked if the stone was a real opal. As you can see from the image I thought that it was and to me, it looks like Australian material...
We buy opal for many reasons, most obviously because it’s beautiful, but there is often something more. It speaks to us. It tells us a story about our best selves. Opals have energy. “Desert Sands...
Let’s face it; it’s hard to value opal. Some days we all wish it were as easy as diamonds. Cut, colour, clarity and carat and viola – it is done. Yes, I know the experts will say that diamonds are ...
Small opals can yield amazing colours and patterns. Watch the instructional video on how to handle small opals when cutting. The dopstick used is sometimes as simple as a bamboo skewer. The secret...
Recently a virtual friend, Benjamin (@thirdcoastgems), showcased an extremely talented designer called Joel (@freestonepeach). He is working with opal in wood and a whole bunch of other gemstones. ...