Cutting Opal Gems

[OpalSpectrum]

Hi and Happy Easter

I'm back with new 'cutting session'
this time I'm cutting the bigger cousin of the 'last' stone I've posted which was cut on Christmas
which is kind of cool because I didn't plan this
believe me or not I bought this rough about month later but it's from the same material
- I thought I will cut 'matching set' but it's not 100% the same although very simiar and both have 2 different layers of fire
- 1 vivid green on top and 2nd multicolor pinfire - which create very cool combination

enjoy

[SwordfishMining]

Its a lot more like an egg than the tree LOL. Nice.

[PinkDiamond]

I love your Easter egg OS, and boy wouldn't I just love to have the bunny deliver an Easter basket full of them!

Happy Easter y'all!

[SwordfishMining]

I need to see more of the dry cut from here. The diggers only want to sell it wet from the dirt & not earn the price increase for gem material. I do dig out some of the good stuff when forced, but this no prices for American keeps most material off of the market & being cut at home & sold set. The convict swears he is unable to make a gem from it, yet wants to jump peoples mines and sell them. He makes the drama, I just report it. How much a ct would you be willing to pay for dry bright blacks compared to whats out there?

[OpalSpectrum]

sorry I was busy and had no time for making videos
made just this quick session cutting small but gemmy ringstone
'Tiffany Blue Fire' - I think I'll keep it and maybe set in jewelry

[PinkDiamond]

What a gorgeous little stone with such incredible color! I can see why you'd keep that one and set it and I hope we get to see the finished product. Once again you have cut another fabulous opal!