Three Gems From One $17,000 Opal

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Click here to buy the gem flashlight https://blackopaldirect.com/product/advice-tools-merch/gemstone-flashlight-gemfish-if1/ This week I’m cutting a $17,000 opal knobby from a field I can’t disclose for confidentiality reasons. It’s been years since I’ve cut material from this area, and I had no idea what to expect—would it turn black and become a high-value gem, or would it stay lighter in tone? As the wheel met the stone, I quickly realized this opal had a few surprises inside. Sand spots, patches of potch, and uncertain color made it a real challenge. But instead of one big black opal, the stone revealed itself in a different way: three beautiful gems with brilliant brightness and color. Opal cutting is always a mix of skill, patience, and trust in the process. Sometimes you win big, sometimes you learn valuable lessons—and this stone taught me both. Even when an opal doesn’t cut exactly as expected, the journey reveals insights that make me a better cutter every time. 👉 If you love watching the highs and lows of real opal cutting and want to see the hidden beauty inside a risky $17K knobby, this video is for you. Thanks for watching :) Make sure to follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/blackopaldirect/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackOpalDirect/ https://www.tiktok.com/@blackopaldirect