Opals & Gemstones

black opals

Black Opals --- How are they formed, how are th...

luis gomez

What makes black Opals so valuable, and by consequence so expensive? What about them causes prices to skyrocket. In this article, we’re going to address a couple of key questions...

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Black Opals --- How are they formed, how are th...

luis gomez

What makes black Opals so valuable, and by consequence so expensive? What about them causes prices to skyrocket. In this article, we’re going to address a couple of key questions...

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How Opals are Valued

How are Opals Valued

luis gomez

Opal, due to its unique characteristics, is by far one of the hardest gemstones to value. It’s full of subjective variables and a range of properties that have to be...

How are Opals Valued

luis gomez

Opal, due to its unique characteristics, is by far one of the hardest gemstones to value. It’s full of subjective variables and a range of properties that have to be...

Opal Engagement Rings

Opal Engagement Rings

luis gomez

Weddings are full of traditions, that’s  part of the celebratory fun. They often draw on customs borrowed from yesteryear that, by today’s standards, make little sense. Picking out something blue....

Opal Engagement Rings

luis gomez

Weddings are full of traditions, that’s  part of the celebratory fun. They often draw on customs borrowed from yesteryear that, by today’s standards, make little sense. Picking out something blue....

history of opal mining

The history of Opal Mining --- Where Opals come...

luis gomez

Let’s talk about Opals and where they are mined. Opals have a rich and fascinating history, one that dates back to Roman times, full of mind-blowing tales. A history mired...

The history of Opal Mining --- Where Opals come...

luis gomez

Let’s talk about Opals and where they are mined. Opals have a rich and fascinating history, one that dates back to Roman times, full of mind-blowing tales. A history mired...

Famous Opals

Famous Opals --- A Who's Who Of That Rich Gemst...

luis gomez

Opals have been around for literally millions of years. As one of the most sought-after gemstones in antiquity - gold and silver had nothing on this  chromatic wonder - opals...

Famous Opals --- A Who's Who Of That Rich Gemst...

luis gomez

Opals have been around for literally millions of years. As one of the most sought-after gemstones in antiquity - gold and silver had nothing on this  chromatic wonder - opals...

Interesting Facts about Opals

Interesting facts about opals --- Fun, weird, t...

luis gomez

Opal is one of the most precious and absolutely breathtaking gemstones in the world. It’s full of mystique, allure, and heart-stumping beauty. Not only that, but it’s also one of the...

Interesting facts about opals --- Fun, weird, t...

luis gomez

Opal is one of the most precious and absolutely breathtaking gemstones in the world. It’s full of mystique, allure, and heart-stumping beauty. Not only that, but it’s also one of the...