We all know that Lightning Ridge black opal is some of the best in the world. Unfortunately, along with being the best, it is also the toughest to find, but once you have been lucky enough to find ...
Visiting the outback is a special experience and visiting Lightning Ridge is no different. In today’s video, we share a magical place – that not even all locals know about.Hot Springs on the Coocer...
In all the time I have been dealing in opals from Lightning Ridge, I have seen some pretty amazing gemstones. But don’t you think the term “top gem” has become a bit overused lately? eBay is awash...
WANTED WHO: The Opal RatterDESCRIPTION: Sleeps all day spends evenings lurking in the shadows eavesdropping and listing to others storiesANSWERS TO: Only himself and the devilHABITAT: Other peoples...
Opal triplets have fooled many people. They think they are buying a solid opal, but the gem or jewelry piece is only a slice of opal that is enhanced. Don’t get me wrong; triplets have their place ...
Today Justin shows you a top gem black opal being recut. A customer sent the opal because it was slightly out of shape and didn’t present well, considering an asking price of around $50,000.Justin ...
I thought it might be nice to share with you a great idea my father had put together in the form of a shell with opal inlaid throughout one side of this shell. Also, he put a beautiful gold hinge b...
Jurgen Wolfgang Thomas: 19.02.1939 – 25.06.2014 On June 25, we said goodbye to Justin’s Father, Jurgen Thomas, who established our company over 50 years ago. Jurgen emigrated from East Germany an...
Knowing when we should cut an opal pair is a choice based on benefits in almost all instances. Many people would say, “don’t cut beautiful colour away; it’s a waste of stunning colour made by natur...