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Making Opal Jewellery: It’s Not Easy (Day 1)

Day 1 of turning my loose opals - many already cut and ready for jewellery - into finished pieces. I clean, shape, and prepare silver settings, with more coming in...

Making Opal Jewellery: It’s Not Easy (Day 1)

Day 1 of turning my loose opals - many already cut and ready for jewellery - into finished pieces. I clean, shape, and prepare silver settings, with more coming in...

Are Opals Bad Luck? The Truth Behind the Myth

Are Opals bad luck? No! There’s no truth behind the myth. Opals are rare, beautiful, and scientifically fascinating gemstones. Their undeserved reputation comes from a single fictional story, not from...

Are Opals Bad Luck? The Truth Behind the Myth

Are Opals bad luck? No! There’s no truth behind the myth. Opals are rare, beautiful, and scientifically fascinating gemstones. Their undeserved reputation comes from a single fictional story, not from...

Best Opal Jewellery to Wear This Summer

Opals are the perfect gemstone for summer — vibrant, colourful, and full of life. Their natural play‑of‑colour catches sunlight beautifully, making them the ideal accessory for warm‑weather outfits. Whether you're...

Best Opal Jewellery to Wear This Summer

Opals are the perfect gemstone for summer — vibrant, colourful, and full of life. Their natural play‑of‑colour catches sunlight beautifully, making them the ideal accessory for warm‑weather outfits. Whether you're...

British Academy of Jewellery Opal Project: How ...

This year, I partnered with the British Academy of Jewellery to introduce students to ancient opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge. By working directly with these rare natural forms, students are...

British Academy of Jewellery Opal Project: How ...

This year, I partnered with the British Academy of Jewellery to introduce students to ancient opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge. By working directly with these rare natural forms, students are...

Top 10 Opal Gift Ideas for Birthdays & Annivers...

Looking for a unique and meaningful gift? Opals make unforgettable presents for birthdays, anniversaries, and special milestones. Explore our top 10 opal gift ideas — from rare collector stones to...

Top 10 Opal Gift Ideas for Birthdays & Annivers...

Looking for a unique and meaningful gift? Opals make unforgettable presents for birthdays, anniversaries, and special milestones. Explore our top 10 opal gift ideas — from rare collector stones to...

How Lightning Ridge Became the Black Opal Capit...

Lightning Ridge is home to the world’s rarest black opals — but how did this remote Australian town become the global capital of opal mining? Discover its history, geology and...

How Lightning Ridge Became the Black Opal Capit...

Lightning Ridge is home to the world’s rarest black opals — but how did this remote Australian town become the global capital of opal mining? Discover its history, geology and...