A short article over on ABC which can be found here talks breifly about Synthetic Opal. Synthetic Opal is becoming more and more common these days so its important to know what they are and what to look out for. The article outlines that Opal miners in South Australia are saying the sale of synthetic opals is crippling the industry. The problem being that it is not being properly policed and hence retailers are losing out. Some estimate to be around 300 million dollars a year. One quote from Opal buyer Tony Wong says the introduction of synthetic products has been a devastating blow for the...

You Should Definitely Keep These Basic Principles in Mind When Buying Opal Online General knowledge of online shopping can be applied to buying opals as well. Online shopping is good for those who hate crowds and malls, and great for others who find it hard to think clearly with a salesman interfering and pressuring. Just sit back, relax, and browse the websites that offer nice opal jewelry whose beauty can be admired without any obligation. Watch, inspect, compare and, eventually, make a purchase if you really like something. Of course, you always have to keep some basic principles in mind...