Father’s Day ~ the BOD way
We have put together a Father’s Day Gift Guide the BOD way to help you spoil Dad on his special day. Opal Jewelry Shop our … Read more
Q&A with Kindred Collection designer Ruth Benjamin-Thomas
Has this been a design idea for a while or did it come once you received the Opals? I had been looking for such a … Read more
Kindred Collection
‘We are connected to each other and the land by many threads.’ Kindred Collection byRuth Benjamin-Thomas Kindred is a melding of the botanical with the … Read more
Queen of Gems
The Ruthie — elevating nature’s beauty, secured in a dainty claw setting, nestled in between a fine and fluid 18kt rose gold chain. Opals are … Read more
Finding the perfect ring sized opal
Whether it’s for you or a gift for someone special, choosing the right opal can be challenging. One consideration is always the size of the … Read more
Hand polishing opal does it again
Give hand polishing a go. Ever since Florian Steiner showed us the hand polishing technique we have had many people showing us what they have … Read more
Synthetic Opal Jewelry: A video guide
Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry. Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely … Read more
Three questions to ask your opal jeweler
The three questions I need to ask my opal jeweler? Working with opal is not something most jewelers do everyday. It is important you select … Read more
Baroque Opals
(a.k.a. anything but ovals and rounds!) As you’ve probably guessed we are big fans of simple ovals and rounds. Opal just seems to show its … Read more
2015 Tucson Gem Show – opal trends and what the future holds
Mind-blowing and busy – that’s how we would describe the 2015 Tucson Gem Show. A celebration of all things Gem, Mineral and Fossil the choice … Read more
Opal in wood: Designer spotlight
You may not know, but I am addicted to Instagram. Recently a virtual friend Benjamin (@thirdcoastgems), showcased an extremely talented designer called Joel (@freestonepeach). He is … Read more
When should we cut an opal pair?
Knowing when we should cut an opal pair is a choice based on benefits in almost all instances. Many people would say, “don’t cut beautiful … Read more
