Opal Stone Price around the World
Lightning Ridge Black opal $5000 p/c This article is written as a general guide for pricing opals from www.opalmine.com Opal Stone Price around the world can vary from just a few dollars to many thousands of dollars. In this article, we will first give you an idea of how the price structure of opal works. […]
What to look for when buying opals
What to look for when buying opals As there are many aspects to consider when buying opals, a guide can be useful. Having been associated with opal mining, cutting and processing for jewellery for over 40 years, I, Peter Brusaschi, am well qualified to show you what to look for when choosing and purchasing opals […]
Opal gift card
Opal Gift Card Our Opal gift card can be emailed to you to either print yourself or have a local printer do it professionally. Opal Gift Card if you are running late to get the gift These cards are particularly helpful if you are running late to buy a gift for someone. Sometimes they are […]
Black Opal Mens Jewelry
Black Opal Mens Jewelry Black Opal Mens Jewelry comes in many varieties. The term ‘black opal’ is usually associated with Lightning Ridge where the opal comes out of the ground mixed with what is called black “potch” which is actually natural opal without color When it sits at the back of precious opal color it […]
Fire opal engagement
Fire opal engagement Fire opal engagement rings and associated opal jewelry is a way of remembering your promise to the one you love. The fascinating thing about opal is that it never loses its change of color and video like vibrancy. Of course, not all opals jump from one color to another. Some opals have […]
Opal engagement rings
Opal engagement rings Opal engagement rings! It’s a BIG decision because this ring is not just for a special occasion but captures a memory for the rest of your life, The wearing of rings for engagement and other reasons goes back a long way. See: History of the wearing of rings Some of the earliest examples […]
Opal Rings in Australia
Opal rings in Australia Opal Rings in Australia, the most reliable source of opal: Details would not be complete without a brief review of the opal fields. Since the mid 19th century when opal was first found in Australia in Queensland and later in NSW at White Cliffs, then Coober Pedy and Andamooka. White Cliffs was […]
Opal rings-cost advice
Opal rings-cost advice Opal rings-cost advice-First consideration It’s pretty obvious that you have to think about an approximate budget before committing to buy. It’s possible to buy opal rings from under $50 if you look for low grade or synthetic lab opals (‘lab’ is short for ‘laboratory’ which means that they are man-made) Can you afford […]
Sterling silver opal ring
Sterling silver opal ring Sterling silver opal ring? Why has silver become so popular in opal rings? One major reason is an economic one. I remember when gold was $40 a troy oz back in the early 70’s. We all have our ‘if only’ memories. ‘if only’ we had bought a couple of kilos of […]
Buying opals: Seven mistakes people make
Buying opals: Seven mistakes people make Buying opals: seven mistakes people make is a very necessary subject, for jewelry is a great decision because of the uniqueness and beauty of the stone which changes color when turned. But this practice is fraught with danger. In the past 30 years or so, clever marketers have found […]
