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in my opinion the best way is to cut 1 big perfect oval and 2nd small stone graig.jpg don't get me wrong but the appraising sites are not really accurate and good way to value opal note that the body tone is light and has milky potch in the face - which devalue it and isn't really looking nice - whi...

I thought is was Australian. Photo was just from one direction about defining anything. Glad to see it was a knobby LOL. Great find. I was ready for you to say he had you cut it. I wish lol after seeing the photo of the rough I knew it was real Lightning Ridge *rough Welo is quite different but wit...

I would like to share really cool story (*the owner gave me the permission to use the photos but I will not share all the details) somebody was looking for info and thoughts about the opal he own here is the photo he provided and info saying it's Lightning Ridge , a bit over 5ct plus he mentioned th...

thanks mate - great video - I forgot about Caleko channel and didn't know this company - plus it's in EU which is great for me - but like he said it's quite expensive I think I'll order first some burs from SUVA because I also need NOVA points and when I save some $$$ I'll buy couple shapes (600 &am...

check out this video from Young Guns Opal Hunters showing rare find >> Pineapple cluster

Thank for the great comments. This jade was very hard. Easily 6.6 about as hard as nephrite gets. I used diamond paper on the smoothing stages. To slow with carbide sticks. Your style is really cool 8-) I was always wondering what are your techniques & tools ? btw. I need some better burs and w...

btw. just to let you know - if anybody need some similar stuff - but good without cracks lol - I have some affordable mid-grade rough & rubs for sale - just hit me PM and let me know what you are looking for
*or if you want I might create post with some rough for sale ?

Hi Michele , it looks like there was an fracture (you can see the white line) - possibly it was partially healed which mean that there was crack which later was refilled by silica.

great video - he is awesome
I like his settings - simple and pro - but the design of the last pendant is very good and even though it looks simple it's very hard to make it right !
kudos to the goldsmith

thanks *the star/snowflake piece is awesome - really unique here better video of the last stone of the 2023 the fire is super bright with great BroadFlash but there is 2nd layer underneath with red-orange Pinfire which makes it even cooler, I mean hoter :lol: *the red Pinfire was tempting but it doe...