Information about Australian Opals
Want more information about opals? You've come to the right place! Opals are the most fascinating gemstone in the world (we reckon), and there's a lot to learn. We hope you find the following opal information useful, whether you're looking to buy, mine, cut opals, or simply just learn more about this amazing gem, the Australian opal. If you have any questions, be sure to email us.
Introductory topics
- What is opal?
- Types of opal
- Black opals
- Boulder opals
- White opals
- Crystal opals
- Opal doublets & triplets
- Opal facts and myths
- Caring for opal
- Are opals bad luck?
- Guide to buying opal
- How is opal valued?
- A Guide to common 'opal words'
Intermediate topics
- How to tell if an opal is real
- How is opal mined?
- Australia's opal mining fields
- Queensland opal fields
- New South Wales opal fields
- South Australian opal fields
- The history of opal
- Famous opal stones
- Opal engagement rings
- Opal mens' rings