When you haven’t got a schmancy microscope (yet)..

So excited about getting a ball vise but had to improvise to see ANYTHING! Bit by bit.. #australianopal #opalcutter #opal #opaljewelry

[@redeyestones3738]

Yep, i know that technique all too well. Haha! Being broke aint so bad. As long aa i can stare at opals

[@oneshotme]

All that matters is that it works!!

[@michaeleakins5810]

Too flash.

[@Jaireeopal]

Omgawd thanks for this don't know why I didn't think of it 🤣🫢🫣 so obvious now 😅

[@Opaldigger]

Unfortunately it’s not all that great. I struggled to fit the tools, I think it may be good for some simpler jobs in the short term. I completely destroyed this halo but this was my first try. Will try again!