The latest news from your favourite opal shop.
June 25th, 2024
To our loyal customers, visitors and frequent fossickers - we advise that our store will be closed for the day on July 1st, 2024 for our annual stocktake. However, the Scratch Patch Fossicking areas will remain open, just with no access to the store.We will…
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November 27th, 2023
When you're picking an engagement ring, opals are a special and timeless choice. They're known for their beautiful colours and have become more popular for those who want a unique symbol of lasting love. Beautiful Opals: Exploring the Colours Opals are like nature's own kaleidoscope.…
Read More >October 25th, 2023
1. Research is Key Before you start bidding or shopping, it's essential to do your homework. Research the types of opals you're interested in, their value factors (like colour, clarity, and pattern), and their market prices. Opals Down Under offers a comprehensive knowledge base to…
Read More >October 18th, 2023
Welcome to Opals Down Under, your trusted source for the world's most beautiful black opals. If you're considering investing in these mesmerising gemstones, you're in the right place. Black opals are not only stunning pieces of jewellery but also a smart choice for collectors and…
Read More >February 6th, 2023
Image credit: Great Lakes Ledger Pieces of opal have been discovered by planetary scientists studying a meteorite found in Antartica, a result that has demonstrated that meteorites delivered water ice to asteroids early in the history of the Solar System. The studies, led by Professor…
Read More >December 12th, 2022
To our valued clients. If you are requiring/ordering rings that need to be resized, please contact us before purchasing, as we have now reached deadline for ring resizing before Christmas. You can still purchase the rings in the current size (which will be noted on…
Read More >October 25th, 2022
Can you believe it's almost that time of year again? Only 9 weeks to go! AUSTRALIA: Recommended Domestic sending dates: Parcel Post: Thursday 15th December Express Post: Monday 19 December * Excludes WA and NT - please allow an extra 5 business days for these…
Read More >July 19th, 2022
As with any precious gem, the value of Australian Opal will vary, based on several factors. Similar to Diamonds, Opals are valued on carat weight, colour, clarity, and brightness, with the addition of rarity (opal type), and pattern. This blog will reveal 9 ways to…
Read More >July 12th, 2022
Put some sparkle in to your life when celebrating that special occasion, or even just for your own joy with Australian Opal. Comprising of hydrated silica (Australian opal contains up to a 3% moisture content), its main trademark is their spectacular flashes of colour, sometimes…
Read More >June 11th, 2022
Is there a gorgeous necklace that you bought but is resting in your wardrobe because you cannot figure out the right outfit with it? Choosing the perfect necklace jewellery for your beautiful neckline can be a tricky business. You just need to follow some simple…
Read More >June 11th, 2022
Parties and celebrations are an integral part of human civilisation and socialisation. It is a time to share your enthusiasm and joy with your folks or sometimes just go solo for a thrilling experience. Nowadays, people find reasons to call upon a party and get…
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June 7th, 2022
For all you die-hard Australian Opal fans out there, whether trading, cutting, mining, or just pure admirers of it, the Australian Opal Association has made us aware of The Australian Opal Show Circuit - a series of shows (mostly open to the public), that are…
Read More >The opal just arrived, and it is an amazing stone! jaw dropping! Thank you so much for all of you help!
D. Price
To my surprise and delight, I found my ring waiting for me in my mailbox upon arriving home from work today. Seeing it for the first time literally took my breath away. Yes, there was an audible gasp! Pictures can only do so much. Quite honestly, it’s the most beautiful stone I’ve ever seen. We don’t have anything like this in the states. It fits perfectly and is more than I could have ever hoped for. Saying ‘thank you’ feels like an understatement. Please know it will be treasured for a lifetime.
S. Scholten
“Pendant arrived and it is truly as beautiful as you described! It was such a please working with you. You promptly replied and answered all questions. And the end result is magnificent!”
G. Summa
My long awaited jewels have arrived. They are stunning! I can’t stop staring at them from different angles to admire the rolling waves of different colors. The ring opal is so large it practically covers full width of my finger. And the pendant is so lovely, diamonds dress it up so well, love both settings. These are truly major pieces of jewelry – my husband’s B’day gift for me. I still regret that I did not have you guys set my black opal, your jeweler does an amazing job. Thank you all so so much!
N. Kedishvili
I just wanted to email and say a huge ‘Thank You!’ for your excellent customer service and prompt delivery. I ordered yesterday afternoon and received the ear-rings this morning. We are ecstatic with the purchase and sure our departing colleague will love them as much as we do! I would not hesitate in recommending Opals Down Under to anyone. Thanks heaps!
A. A-J.
I just received it and it’s absolutely magnificent. Thank you so much for such a beautiful piece, and for all the effort you put into packaging etc.
J. Bruinessen
I just received the Opal today. AWESOME! It has a generous amount of RED color also. Just a Rainbow of delight! Cheers
R. Cavalieri
I just want to let you know that the opal arrived today and it is absolutely gorgeous – thank you!
Lynne
Got the pendant today (really fast delivery!) – it’s beautiful. Thanks so much.
C. Connor
She said yes! I knew she would but thought you might want know. She absolutely loves the Opel and the ring. Thank you so much for your help in the process. I will be sure to recommend you to everyone I know.
A. Petukhov
“I am so happy with my opal pendant. The design and workmanship are first class. I really appreciated how Scott helped with advice on the best way to set that particular opal and Rhys’ professional dealing with the business side of things. Many thanks.”
Kay S.
Just wanted to say thank you for your outstanding customer service. Your assistance via chat was excellent, your willingness to help was greatly appreciated and delivery was super fast. We received our order today (next day) and it is perfect, we love it and we are very proud to give this to our overseas cousins to take back home.
A.R.
It is almost a year since we bought a beautiful opal ring from you. Back in The UK I get a lot of comments on the unusual colour and iridescence. May your business go from strength to strength in the future.
Martina Ward
Thank you and Opals Down Under for all the time and effort you put into creating a beautiful opal pendant for me to replace the one that was stolen. It just arrived and is perfect.
G. Mileson
Got the ring and it’s not even remotely comparable to the pictures in how good it looks in person. I’m extremely impressed and so was the receiver. This was the big ring for me and I couldn’t have asked for better quality.
J. Smith
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