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Opal Lesson

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History of Australian Opal Cutters   In 1967 Jack Musgrave Blaiklock began trading as a wholesaler throughout Australia and New Zealand with his son Graeme Blaiklock. In those years Graeme ‘cut his teeth’ as a wholesale jewellery sales rep. Many of the principles and strategies employed by Australian Opal Cutters began there.  In the...

Opal Care: How to Clean, Store, and Protect Your Precious Stone

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Welcome to the world of opals, where beauty and elegance meet to create a mesmerising gemstone that has captured the hearts of countless individuals around the globe. Opals are known for their stunning play of colour, making them one of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. If you're lucky enough to own opal...

5 Must-Have Opal Jewellery Pieces to Add to Your Collection

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  Have you ever found yourself staring intently into a beautiful opal stone and been taken aback by its kaleidoscope of colours? Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of one on someone else and couldn't help but be drawn in by its iridescent glow. Opal jewellery has a certain allure that is hard to resist,...

Opal Patterns: Discovering the Rare and Spectacular Designs of this Precious Gemstone

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Have you ever laid eyes on a jewellery piece and felt utterly enchanted by its elaborate designs and captivating hues? If so, opals are bound to capture your attention. These valuable gemstones are greatly revered for their exceptional allure and enchanting display of colours, with each opal possessing its own distinct character and charm. However,...

Unlocking the Mystery: How to Determine an Opal's Value

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Opals, often referred to as nature's kaleidoscope, have an enchanting allure that captivates the hearts of gemstone enthusiasts and collectors around the world. With their breathtaking flashes of vibrant colour and ethereal play of light, these gemstones have earned a well-deserved reputation as one of nature's most exquisite treasures. Yet, understanding an opal's value...

How to take care of your opal properly

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The claim that opals are soft gemstones, an absolute myth! Opals are precious gemstones worth caring for, but with a common-sense approach they will give you a lifetime of pleasure. In order for your Opal to be in its best shape, there are some Ways you can easily make them look perfect at all time,...

Opals in Aboriginal Mythology

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Opals hold significant cultural and spiritual importance in the Mythology of the Indigenous peoples of Australia, particularly the Aboriginal communities.   Further down you can read the Story of the great creative Spirit "Garray".   Indigenous Aboriginal elders from the Yolgnu tribes in Arnhem land say that when the earth was covered with water, the...

Opal, the birthstone of October

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Opal, the birthstone of October What is a birthstone? Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance. Since the 5th century a.D., people connected a certain gem to a certain month or astrological alignment and thought that they would receive therapeutic benefits for wearing...

The Royal Connection

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"It’s Moving Pictures"As a five year old boy watching a Movie Tone Newsfilm of the Coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II I was so overwhelmed andimpressed with the glittering pageantry and ceremonyof the event and our beautiful Queen wearing thatwonderful crown of King Edward on her slim shoulders,and so closely resembling his mother thatdesperately...