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  Recent events have brought the importance of sanitation to the forefront of our minds. In light of COVID-19, we as a society have become more aware of how infections and disease can spread, and because of this, are aiming to sanitise more things that we interact with on a daily basis.  It makes...

OPALISED SHELL FOSSILS  The Story Behind Australia’s Best kept Gemmological Secret The World’s Most Valuable Gemstone || Centuries of Fascination  ‘In them you shall see the living fire of ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light.’ - Pliny the Elder,...

Download our FREE Boulder Opal book to learn more about this incredible Australian gemstone! Click Here  

Care for Pearls For Pearls: Pearls are organic gems, so should avoid acidic products. "Last thing you put on, first thing you take off." Don't store together with harder gemstones. Polish them with a soft cloth periodically. Re-String them if the silk cord looks dirty or starts to loosen. Re-string every few years on...

How To Care For Opals   Opals are Australia's National Gemstone, the "Lucky Gem from the Lucky Country" and, as precious gemstones are worth taking care of!Here are a few tips about taking care of opals: Just like any other gemstone, opal should be stored separately to your other gems and should not be...

Read our history and learn about the fascinations of Australian opal. Why is it 5000 times rarer than diamond? Find out which precious specimen was given to the Royal Family to celebrate their visit to Sydney Australia. This book is free to download. Download Here  Watch the footage below. 

Closer To The Throne is another milestone for Australian Opal Cutters. Learn about our Royal connection to the Royal Family and the "Boulder Opal" - A gift for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by Australian Opal Cutters. Download Free eBook Here   

The amazing and professional staff at Australian Opal Cutters display a wide range of black, boulder, crystal and white opals. You will be well informed in all the subtle variations and nuances that form the varieties of opals. Let our experienced staff provide you with a wealth of knowledge and let us demonstrate our...