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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 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,...

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...

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,...

The Ultimate Guide for Opal Cutting and Polishing   Opal cutting is a specialized skill. In this guide, Graeme Blaiklock, the founder of Australian Opal Cutters, whose opal cutting voyage has been 50 years will share his unqiue opal cutting and polishing experience and tricks with you.   Graeme Blaiklock, the founder of Australian...

How to Design your own hand-made jewellery  Have you ever wanted to create your own jewellery design? A piece of jewellery that is 100% “yours”? Here is the ultimate guide on how to do it. The “industry” term for this is a “bespoke” piece of jewellery. This can be an exciting and refreshing process...

Q. Is this the most expensive Opal in Australia? This is the World's largest Australian Black Opal according to the  Guinness Book of World Records! Q. Is Black Opal Expensive? Australian Opals are arguably 1000x rarer than Diamond and the worlds #1 rarest commercially available gemstone! so they are valuable...but not expensive!   Q. How much...

Choosing an engagement ring is one of the most exciting decisions a young couple will make.

  Cutting opals is a delight, but gem cutters may encounter a number of challenges when cabbing. However, you can achieve success with some carving techniques and a little imagination. Donald Clark wrote an article to show how to carve opals with a creative mind.   Carving Opals With Thin Fire Layers Cutting through...

  Jewelry always is one of the most cheerful gifts for people who you love, including necklaces, earrings, rings other unique forms crafted by master craftsman using precious gemstones. Do you know some gemstones we wear in daily life have been created by humans? But there is no need to worry about it, man-made...