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How to Stay Safe when Buying Opal Online

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Buying Opal Online How to Keep Yourself Safe when Shopping Online  Online shopping is a past time that has been ever-increasing in popularity, and with this, comes an abundance of scams that breed mistrust among individuals just looking for a nice piece of jewellery. We have compiled a list of things to look for that...

Colour Aberration in Opal

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An Explanation of Opal Colour The explanation for why the play of colour on black opal is brighter than the play of colour on white opal is simple: because of the colour aberration, or contrast of colour.  A good way to explain this occurrence is to think of chalk on a blackboard. Blackboards are...

Discover Koroit Opal

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Koroit refers to Opal that comes from a particular area in Queensland. They are famous for their deep, strong ironstone with stunning patterns and inclusions of colour. 

Is Opal a Good Choice For Jewellery?

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Opal jewellery has long been a favourite with gemstone lovers from Nations all over the world since the beginning of recorded history.

Opal Fossils - Australian Opal Cutters

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Opal Fossils in Australia       “ Australia is the only part of the world where opalised animal and plant fossils have been found.     Opal, one of the most beautiful gemstone in the world, treasured for its unique display of flashing rainbow colors, hides out of sight in the Australian outback. For over a century,...

How is Opal Mined- Australian Opal Cutters

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Opal Mining in Australia      The history of opal mining in Australia, a story of success against all odds, can be traced back to the 1800s. In 1915, a group of people were prospecting for gold at the edge of the Great Victoria Desert, northwest of Adelaide. A 14-year-old boy accidentally found an opal...

Rough Opal Buying Guide for Opal Cutting Beginners- Australian Opal Cutters

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What Type of Rough Opal is BEST for New Opal Cutters   Yes, buying rough opal can be risky, as you’ll probably get a heap of common potch mixed in with your parcel.  But it’s cheaper than ‘rubs’, and the chance that something nice might turn up. Although It is sort of like playing the lotto,...