“William is an amazing person to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable about his field. He’s reliable, responsive, and always happy to answer my questions. His opals are always absolutely beautiful and exactly as described. Highly recommend!”
W.M OPALS
THERE IS MORE TO AN OPAL THAN COLOUR.
Learn to see what makes an opal extraordinary.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Understanding Beauty
Opal is on of nature's most extraordinary gemstones.
But its beauty isn't simply in the colours you see.
It's in the way those colours move, interact and disappear.
At W.M Opals, we want to teach you how to see it.
A different way of looking.
LEARN TO SEE
Five key characteristics help us understand what makes an opal exceptional.
The 5 characteristics that make every opal unique.
LOOK AGAIN.
At first glance, you might see green.
Look again.
Now notice how the orange appears as the stone moves.
WHY WE LOOK CLOSER
SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY LIES WITHIN.
I've spent years looking at opals.
And the more I learn, the more I realise there is to see.
W.M Opals exists because I want to share that way of looking at them.
THE W.M PERSPECTIVE:
WHAT WE SEE
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Strong directional colour
- Excellent brightness
- Broad flash pattern rather than isolated patches
- Beautiful movement across the face
What People Say
“The opals are beautiful! What is particularly helpful is that as well as the very accurate descriptions and measurements, there are videos of each stone shown from different angles on the website, so you know exactly what the stone looks like (all the different flashes of colour and every little detail of the stone). Even the stones at lower price points are shown in detail. This means that one can buy these opals online with real confidence. William is extremely helpful with any queries. Everything arrives quickly and safely and is exactly as described. I cannot recommend this business highly enough!”
“I had an absolutely fantastic experience with W.M OPALS! The service was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable — you can tell they truly have a passion for opals. The opal I received is breathtaking — the colours and the quality are even better than I expected. Photos honestly don’t do it justice! Communication was excellent from start to finish, and my order arrived quickly and safely packaged. It’s clear that every piece is handled with care and expertise. I’ll definitely be coming back for more and recommending W.M OPALS to anyone looking for truly stunning, high-quality opals and expert service.”
“Wm opals have become my prime go to. The quality and finish of cut stones is excellent, the price points are always great value, after many purchases over a couple of years not one stone has been a disappointment,. Well packed and tracked, every purchase has arrived promptly, I have not returned any opal! Highly recommend opal Smith and trader”
EXPLORE THE BIGGER PICTURE
A WORLD FOR THE CURIOUS
WHERE OPAL COMES FROM
The places, people and landscapes behind your opal.
Explore the origins of Australian opal.
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Opal fossils
A remarkable process, millions of years in the making.
Discover how they form.
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WHAT MAKES AN OPAL VALUABLE
It's not just about colour.
Learn what we look for when we judge an opal.
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