Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry.Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely has a place in our wardrobes when w...
Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry.Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely has a place in our wardrobes when w...
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 a jeweler who understands the unique properties of this pr...
(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 best face in these shapes but sometimes when cutting Justi...
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 and variety is unimaginable. One dealer remarked that a...
We buy opal for many reasons, most obviously because it’s beautiful, but there is often something more. It speaks to us. It tells us a story about our best selves. Opals have energy. “Desert Sands...
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 working with op...
Matched Opal Pair BEFORE cuttingKnowing 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 colour away; it’s a waste ...
The film The Great Gatsby is in full flight in many places around the world. Being an F. Scott Fitzgerald fan and a fan of the art deco period in general, I thought it might be fun to take a look a...