The latest news from your favourite opal shop.
June 23rd, 2021
With the end of financial year coming to a close, it is that time of year where we have to put everything aside and do our annual stocktake. Please note, we will be closing our store from 12pm on JUNE 30th (including the Scratch Patch…
Read More >April 28th, 2021
Australian Geographic has released a fantastic short documentary on the search for opalised fossils in Lightning Ridge (NSW) - the home of the rare Black Opal. It shows the relationships between opal miners, and palaeontologists in the Lightning Ridge opal fields as they unearth fossils…
Read More >March 25th, 2021
Triplet Opals. These are a partially fabricated gemstone, consisting of a fine sliver of light opal (usually 0.5mm thick), adhered to a dark backing (Vitrolite - a blackened industrial glass), and with a clear synthetic capping. They are created to give the appearance of rare…
Read More >March 16th, 2021
The 2021 Easter School Holidays are fast approaching (starting from Good Friday (we are closed that day) on April 2nd, through to April 18th), and though restrictions have eased considerably since this time last year, we still have customer limits in place to ensure adequate…
Read More >March 12th, 2021
It’s becoming apparent that loved-up couples are wanting more than just a diamond to show off when they say, ‘I do’. In previous articles we have explored what to look for in an engagement ring using opal, and also why there could be a shift,…
Read More >March 8th, 2021
So, you’ve fallen in love with Australian Opal, and want one for your self, but you’re a little confused as to how some opals are worth more? Let’s break down, in simplified terms, how Australian Opal is valued. It comes down to these factors; Rarity…
Read More >February 10th, 2021
We absolutely adore Crystal Opal here at Opals Down Under. The versatility of Crystal Opal, with its translucency and clarity adapting to the skin-tone of the wearer, or adopting the body tone of whatever is placed behind it, is unlike any of the other Opals…
Read More >November 24th, 2020
As of the week beginning November 29, 2020, customers accessing us from the South (Northbound traffic), including traffic from Caloundra and Steve Irwin Way, please note there will be changes. Exit 190 (which is the current exit to gain access to Frizzo Road, Aussie World,…
Read More >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
SCRATCH PATCH IS OPEN - PLEASE BOOK AHEAD IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. 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…
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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11 Ballantyne Ct
Glenview QLD 4553
AUSTRALIA
