I cut a 25k gem opal by hand

I don't do this often, but today I'll cut a $25K gem entirely by hand and hope I don't watch it fly across the entire workshop!

Hand cutting is a tricky skill for a cutter to master; slippery opals and wet fingers can be a bit of a dangerous combination. 

Are you ready to watch the magic?

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The 16.64-carat black opal: https://blackopaldirect.com/product/black-opals/16-64-ct-black-opal-36x10-4x5-9mm/

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