Opals & Gemstones

Gemstones

A Crash-course In Gemstones

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Let’s put on our miner’s hat and talk about gemstones — gemstones in general. Not just Opals, but the whole gamut. From diamonds to garnets, all the way to sapphires. It’s...

A Crash-course In Gemstones

luis gomez

Let’s put on our miner’s hat and talk about gemstones — gemstones in general. Not just Opals, but the whole gamut. From diamonds to garnets, all the way to sapphires. It’s...

Opal from Nevada

Opal hunting in the US --- Where to mine for th...

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95% of all Opals are mined in Australia, in legendary towns like Lightning Ridge. Places full of bravado, Wild West attitude, and a sort of pioneer spirit that seems plucked straight...

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Opal hunting in the US --- Where to mine for th...

luis gomez

95% of all Opals are mined in Australia, in legendary towns like Lightning Ridge. Places full of bravado, Wild West attitude, and a sort of pioneer spirit that seems plucked straight...

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facts and myths about opals

Facts and Myths About Opals

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Opals aren’t exempt from the onslaught of fake news the rest of the world experiences. The magnificent gemstone has to deal with a wide variety of often outrageous, sometimes defamatory, and...

Facts and Myths About Opals

luis gomez

Opals aren’t exempt from the onslaught of fake news the rest of the world experiences. The magnificent gemstone has to deal with a wide variety of often outrageous, sometimes defamatory, and...

Ethiopian Opals

Ethiopian Opals --- A guide to these fascinatin...

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95% of all Opals are mined in the greater Australian plains. Mining occurs in patches of rich land like New South Wales, in spots like Lightning Ridge, in mining towns...

Ethiopian Opals --- A guide to these fascinatin...

luis gomez

95% of all Opals are mined in the greater Australian plains. Mining occurs in patches of rich land like New South Wales, in spots like Lightning Ridge, in mining towns...

OPAL FAQ

Opals: Most Frequently Asked Questions

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In this article we’re going to address some of the most pressing questions when it comes to Opals — those frequently Google searched queries that seem to be top of...

Opals: Most Frequently Asked Questions

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In this article we’re going to address some of the most pressing questions when it comes to Opals — those frequently Google searched queries that seem to be top of...

Opal or Diamond, which is a girl's best friend?

Opal and Diamond — which is really a girl's bes...

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In this article, we’re going to take a look at the differences between Opals and diamonds. What makes each of these gemstones unique and truly deserving of your hard-earned dollars....

Opal and Diamond — which is really a girl's bes...

luis gomez

In this article, we’re going to take a look at the differences between Opals and diamonds. What makes each of these gemstones unique and truly deserving of your hard-earned dollars....