Black-gem-opal

5 лет назад

Justin, an opal expert, shares stories behind some of their most cherished opals. They discuss the history of each stone, including a crystal opal from their father's collection and a rough opal purchased as a risky investment. Justin emphasizes the importance of stories and emotional connections to opals, highlighting how these gems become heirlooms passed down through generations.

1 день назад

I cut this beautiful piece of Lightning Ridge

5 лет назад

This video debunks the myth that the darkest black opals are the most valuable. The speaker explains that the body tone scale (N1-N4) is only one factor in determining value, and that brightness, play of color, and pattern are equally important. The video uses examples to illustrate how a bright N4 opal can be worth more than a dull N1 opal.