The latest news from your favourite opal shop.
June 11th, 2020
Move over diamonds, there’s a generation of lovers that are saying yes to unique, coloured gemstones over the four-carat princess-cut diamonds in engagement rings. A recent study by Allianz Insurance discovered that engagement rings using unconventional (and therefore less expensive) coloured gems, such as Opal,…
Read More >May 14th, 2020
We've had quite a few enquiries as to when our Scratch Patch Gem Fossicking areas will re-open. At this stage, nothing is completely clear, but we envisage that we would be looking at either Step 2 or Step 3 of the COVID-19 plan, which is…
Read More >April 15th, 2020
Dear customers and opal lovers,While we have been 'weathering the storm' of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, we still have been maintaining a 7-days a week roster. While we are still open on the weekends, we will be closing at 4pm on Sundays (as of August…
Read More >March 22nd, 2020
With everything going on right now (as of March 22), we are still monitoring Government regulations and restrictions. Currently, we are still open and trading 9am to 5pm, and adhering to health & safety guidelines, as well as handling online enquiries. All online orders are…
Read More >December 9th, 2019
Bruce Highway Upgrade - accessing us.Customers please note, with another stage of the Bruce Highway upgrade taking effect at the end of this week, there'll be a major change in getting to us from the south (Northbound traffic).Northbound motorists accessing Palmview, Glenview, and the Aussie…
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November 25th, 2019
Another year, gone like that. It’s already time to start finalising your online orders with us, to ensure that they will arrive in time for Christmas. We're currently in the process of migrating our current website to the new format, in time for all the…
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October 7th, 2019
Choosing the right opal can often be a daunting task when you are presented with a wide choice. There are so many factors to consider; rarity, colour, clarity, brightness, pattern, size. So let’s break these factors down, explore them a little further, and…
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August 28th, 2019
September is nearly here, and while we primarily focus on October's birthstone (Opal, obviously), we do have a soft spot for Sapphires, in particular Australian Sapphire. Mined from the Inverell/Glen Innes areas in NSW, we love the variations in colour shown in natural Parti Sapphires,…
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June 8th, 2019
It's time we've updated our portfolio of custom engagement rings, created by our talented jewellers over the past few months. Covering traditional, modern, and completely contemporary designs, as well as a range of colour and body tones, maybe these rings could inspire your choice? Black…
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June 5th, 2019
A new species of herbivorous dinosaur has been unveiled in Australia, with the discovery having been found at one of the opal fields in Lightning Ridge (NSW). And the really interesting part? The discovery also represent the most complete dinosaur fossil found yet, preserved in…
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April 5th, 2019
The $34 million dollar Australian Opal Centre project has been given the go-ahead, with the Federal Government committing $9.5 million towards stage one of the Lightning Ridge-based centre. Proposed as a world hub for ‘opal-related knowledge, training and certification’, it is projected that the Australian…
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April 1st, 2019
The fascination with Opal Engagement Rings has been steadily on the rise in the past 5 or so years, particularly with the popularity of sharing platforms such as Pinterest becoming a virtual wish list of all things pretty, unique and tempting. We've been happily assisting…
Read More >Just so you know, the pendant did arrive just in time for my girlfriend’s birthday. It looks perfectly gorgeous!!!!!! Thanks for all your efforts and work; it is very much appreciated. I will be back for my October girl.
Thank you for your prompt delivery and excellent service with the opals. They arrived a few days after your email which was good timing as I gave them to my wife for our 14th wedding anniversary the following week! They were very well received! (16/06/20)
Just to let you know I received my ring in the post today. Thanks very much for couriering it so quickly to me in Canberra. It’s lovely and I shall enjoy wearing it hugely. I would definitely recommend your website to friends.
Just to say thanks -the cufflinks are amazing!!! The ring also fits perfectly alongside the engagement ring.
I’m delighted with the personal service provided by the team at Opals Down Under. They were able to offer the suggestions and expertise that guided me toward getting the ring I had dreamed of. The choice of opals is amazing with a vast array of colours, shape and size. I would consider them as the people to go to if you want Opals and a first class service.
Received my ring this morning, and am very pleased. It is a beautiful opal, and the setting is perfect for the size. Thanks for the excellent service, and the extensive info on your website.
Just wanted to say thank you very much for helping with my beautiful engagement ring. I have been wearing it all the time. Everyone has commented on how unique and pretty it is and how it is “very me” (and of course they all ask where we got it from!). Thanks again.
Package received, and these are gorgeous – exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you!
Got the pendant – its great – Thanks!
Received the opal with time to spare. It’s lovely, and thank you for the extra effort on your part!
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11 Ballantyne Ct
Glenview QLD 4553
AUSTRALIA
