How To's
360 Degree Opal Mine Tours
Come for an interactive tour of our Opal Mine in Lightning Ridge, NSW. 360 Degree video lets you look around like you are actually there.
- Ross Sedawie
- 18th Apr 2023
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Buying Boulder Opal? Here’s 10 Things You Need to Know
In the market for Boulder Opal? When it comes to buying such a unique stone, you’ve likely got important questions.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How to Buy An Australian Opal
Ready to buy Australian opal but have questions you need answered first? We’re spilling all the details about buying opals online in this opal buying guide.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Buy Opals On The Internet
The internet has changed the way we shop and now you can buy opals on the internet. Let us guide you through what to look and how to do it.
- Ross Sedawie
- 11th May 2023
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How to Care for Opal Jewelry
Caring for your precious Opal Jewelry can make it last a life time. Let us show you some simple tips and cleaning methods to make your Opal sparkle.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Care For Opals
Opals are a beautiful and unique gemstone that require special attention to look after them. Let us guide you on how to look after your precious opals.
- Ross Sedawie
- 11th May 2023
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How to Carve Opal
Many cutters still find it a mystery on how to carve Opal. Artistic carvings are popular for jewelry or specimens so watch how it is done.
- Wayne Sedawie
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Choose Opal Jewelry
Check out our guide on how to choose Opal Jewelry. With so many different stones to pick from it can be one of the hardest things to do.
- Wayne Sedawie
- 16th Jan 2023
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How To Cut A Slab Opal
Every opal miners dreams of finding a slab of black Opal. But imagine how hard it is to cut something that big. The video is a must watch.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Cut And Polish Boulder Opal
Check out this guide on how to cut and polish Boulder Opal. It can be a complex stone to cut so let us give you some tips on what to do.
- Wayne Sedawie
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Cut Black Opal
Cutting black opal is tricky but it can be extremely rewarding. View our guide on the do's and don't of cutting this beautiful gemstone
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Cut Ethiopian Opal
Ethiopian opal is a very unique and interesting type of opal to cut. Click to learn more about how to cut Ethiopian opal with some handy tips and tricks.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Drill A Hole In Opal
We are foten asked how to Drill A Hole In Opal. This guide will give you some handy tips to make sure you don't chip or break your beautiful opal piece.
- Ross Sedawie
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Identify Fake Opal
There are so many fake opals on the market today that we created an article on how to identify fake Opal to educate customers of the danger.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Make An Opal Cutting Machine On The Cheap
Opal cutting machines can be expensive but we have a few ideas on how to make one on the cheap. This is great for hobbyists who want to cut their own Opal
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Pick The Perfect Opal Engagement Ring
An Opal engagement ring is the sixth most popular choice for those getting married. Unique colors and design makes them true 'one of a kind' creations.
- Wayne Sedawie
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Split Boulder Opal
Most Opal miners crack open a rock to expose any colour so that they can ask a greater price for the rock. It’s worth noting that not all rocks have colour. It takes a lot of work to mine the rock in the first place
- Wayne Sedawie
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Value Opal - The 10 Factors
Our guide to the 10 factors that determine the value of an Opal. From color, to brightness and even origin we will walk you through it all.
- 3rd Jan 2023
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How To Wire Wrap Opals
People from all walks of life are showing a growing interest in creating jewelry by an old art form called wire wrapping. With a lovely stone, wire and fuelled by passion and creativity, this old style uses one’s interest and inspiration to produce an ad
- Wayne Sedawie
- 3rd Jan 2023
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