Cutting & Polishing Opal
The Lapidary Process: A Step by Step Guide to Cutting Queensland Boulder Opal Cutting: Pleasure, Value Adding or Profession ? Opal cutting is … Read more
Choosing your Opal
Regardless of its monetary value, each piece of Opal is different and has its own personality and appeal. Your choice of Opal is a reflection … Read more
Caring for Opal
Treat Opal with care as you would any precious gem or investment; avoid heavy blows, abrasives, harsh chemicals and extreme heat. Although you probably would … Read more
Birthstone of October
Mystical – April Hindu – March Sun Sign (Star Sign) – ‘The Water Bearer’ Sun Sign (Star Sign) – ‘The Lion’ Opal is … Read more
Australia’s National Gemstone
Opal was proclaimed Australia’s National Gemstone by Governor General Bill Hayden on the 27th of July 1993. Opal is a fitting symbol of a spirited … Read more