Classification and Grading

Australian opal patterns can be tricky to learn; no two opals are ever the same! This glorious Australian gemstone doesn’t like to make it easy … Read more

It’s a sight about as rare as the Rainbow Serpent gem; welcome to the secret world of opal buying. Across the state of New South Wales and down … Read more

There is some serious skill involved in spotting a good deal in opal. So much so that people like myself have built their careers around … Read more

I get asked to value opal for other people on the daily, and I understand why. Opal is a notoriously hard stone to value because … Read more

Today, I’ll explain to you what an opal rub is while cutting two of them! By the time you’ve finished watching this video, you’ll have … Read more

<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>   What is ‘play of color’? Is it unique to opal? How can we … Read more

Here lays a guide to the different types of opal that can be found. To understand the true value of opal, you first need to … Read more