thanks Pink actually the rough was more promising and I was hoping for a bit better stone -- there was a lot of sand inside the rough and had to waste some color plus the fire layer wasn't straight still quite nice stone and I should make some profit so it's OK btw. which post was delated ?
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:36 pm
by PinkDiamond
It was on June 10th, and when I displayed it I got this link. Hope it works for you. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8690
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:26 am
by OpalSpectrum
I didn't delate anything and I can see all my videos and they are working just fine
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:27 am
by OpalSpectrum
I had some time off from jewelry making but I have couple projects for which I need very small opals so decided to cut a bunch of mini gems
it was fun and a bit challenging > I cut some very tiny stones but didnt show all of them on the photo/video
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:48 am
by PinkDiamond
Whoa, they're fabulous, OS!! If what I was told is true, then the one in the first video, which I noticed in the first pic with all the red is likely worth the most, and the one in the second video is a real stunner, but they all look great and I'm delighted you shared them with us. Nice work!
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:03 am
by OpalSpectrum
yeah but they are all small - the semi-round from the last video is the biggest at approx 0.73ct - nice ringstone
some still good as small ringstones but most are just accent stones which I need for myself - although don't plan to use them all so might sell couple
here is 1 more which was a bit gamble so I made the video of the cutting process
it turned out quite nice
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:27 pm
by PinkDiamond
Very nice OS, that came out great even though the rough didn't look that promising at first in the video. Good thing you could see its potential in hand. You coaxed some great color out of it.
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:46 pm
by SwordfishMining
Nice ones. I went over to Youtube to like the videos!
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:31 pm
by OpalSpectrum
thanks guys
will post some more good stuff soon
Re: Cutting Opal Gems
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:47 am
by OpalSpectrum
I think Justin was jealous of my last video and he made this