A Commitment to Natural Stone
Every gemstone used by Rough Cut Jeweler is natural and ethically sourced.
No lab-created stones.
No mass-mined material.
Whenever possible, stones are purchased directly from miners or small operations that prioritize responsible extraction and fair compensation.
Opal
The stone that started it all.
Rough Cut Jeweler primarily works with:
- Australian Opal
- Brazilian Opal
- Ethiopian Opal
Each region produces distinct characteristics, colors, and patterns.
Because opal forms naturally over millions of years, no two stones are ever identical.
Why Opal Is Special
Opal has fascinated cultures around the world for centuries.
Often associated with:
- Creativity
- Transformation
- Intuition
- Hope
- Emotional healing
Its famous "play-of-color" creates flashes of light that seem almost alive within the stone.
Opal Care
Opal hardness:
5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale
Recommendations:
- Avoid impacts
- Remove before strenuous activities
- Store separately from harder gemstones
- Clean gently with mild soap and water
Other Stones Frequently Used
- Turquoise
- Quartz
- Herkimer Diamond Quartz
- Amethyst
- Tourmaline
- Moldavite
- Afghanite
- Super 7 Crystal
- Shungite
And many others selected for beauty, rarity, history, and energetic significance.