Opal Engagement Rings
The Allure of Opal Engagement Rings We’ve long believed that opals are more than just gemstones—they’re storytellers. And when paired with diamonds or coloured gemstones, … Read more
Mother Nature
Friends of BOD: Georgia & Beau Meet Georgia Dostal, founder of Balanced Ballerinas, director of GC Dance and close friend of BOD.We spent an afternoon … Read more
Ruth Talks: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry
Welcome to Ruth Talks. Today’s topic is: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry. Jewelry is more than just adornment—it’s a talisman, a memory keeper, … Read more
Andy’s Custom Opal Ring
An incredible black opal deserves an even more extraordinary jewelry setting, and that is exactly what we achieved with Andy’s custom opal ring.An old piece of Lightning … Read more
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
