We are aiming to present high quality boulder and other opal which we dig up, cut, polish and turn into wearable stones and jewelry.
Hand mining for boulder opal is a physically demanding practice connecting us with the mystical geological heritage of Queensland, Australia. We are working a claim in Koroit in South Queensland. The tools we use are basic. A generator to power everything, a long throw hoist to get the mullock out of the mine and an electric Jack hammer to dig tunnels and get us to the opal.
To begin with we use markers to identify possible areas for digging. Next we get test holes drilled to get a precise idea of the location of the opal. Then we have a shaft drilled to get us on the right level for digging which can be anywhere between 4 and 15 meters. Once the hoist is installed we are ready to dig.
The opal rough found is then carefully sliced and the stones cut and polished.
Some of the finished stones then have to be drilled to either have a bail fitted or to be put on a leather string. Others we set in silver to craft them into pendants, rings and ear rings.
The things we make
Boulder Opal
Silver Pendants
Pendants on Leather
Pendants on Silver Chain
Pendants with Silver Bail
Ear Rings
Rings
Opal in Gold
Projects
Market Stall
Meet the Team
JC Digger
Our never tiring digger forms the stable base for our business. Spending many month at the mine defying the elements to unearth the needed supply of raw materials for the rest of the team to work with.
JC Cutter
Our cutter uses his imagination and artistic skills to slice, cut and form the raw stones into an endless variety of shapes and sizes to surprise us over and over again with magnificent stones.
JC Polisher
Entrusted with the responsibilty to polish the stones giving them a superior shine, our polisher does his utmost to please the customer with a mirror like finish.
JC Driller
The man in charge of drilling the opal, carefully examines every stone for weaknesses before drilling it. He also is in charge of maintenance concerning all the tools and machinery.
JC Jeweller
With patience and an eye for detail, our jeweller and designer is making a great effort to produce a wide range of silver and gold designs for our valued customers.
JC Owner
And last but not least the one who is at the frontline of our business. He brings everything we make to you. He also ensures the smooth running of our multifaceted operation by taking care of all the paperwork involved.