October is almost here, or as others may know it, Opal Month!
If you are lucky enough to be born in October you would know that your birthstone is the opulent opal, lucky you!
What is Opal — Australian Opal to be more specific!
In order to understand how you can care for your beautiful opal, it’s good to know a little bit about its composition.
Australian Opal is Hydrated Silica that has been formed from the dawn of time, deep below the earth’s surface in the harsh Aussie climate.
This gives you an idea of its resilience to heat and water, and the natural energy it holds.
Australian Opal is the most durable of all opal and measures 6.5 on the Mohs scale.
Australia produces over 90% of the world’s opals, which are renowned for their vibrant array of colors, body tones and mesmerizing patterns.
No two opals are ever the same.
Learn more about Types of Opal here.
Our Opal Jewelry
All of our opal jewelry is handmade by our master jewelers in our Gold Coast Atelier — slowly, skillfully and with care.
Meticulous craftsmanship along with a comprehensive knowledge of opals, gemstones and metals set our jewelry designs apart.
Browse our contemporary and classic collections of ready-to-wear opal jewelry or build your very own masterpiece within our create-your-own collections.
Each setting is thoughtfully created from a deep understanding of opals and jewelry designs and the harmonious blend of these two precious commodities.
Opal Jewelry
Create Your Own
Buys under US$1000 (or thereabouts)
The heart wants what the heart wants, even better if we can do it on a budget!
We have taken the liberty of putting together a few of our favorite things that are a little more forgiving on the ole back account.
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0.87 ct crystal opal 9.5x6x2.9mm$800.00 -
0.61 ct black opal 7.1×5.2×2.4mm$1,100.00
‘There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald — all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame burning sulphur or of fire quickened by oil.’ ~ Pliny the Elder (23 – 79 CE)
