Back in September last year we posted the following article: https://www.macsopals.com/2010/09/05/bower-bird-steals-curve-earth/ As the stone it still missing I thought I would put it out there again that there is a substansial reward and that the owner would very much like it back! Please contact us asap if you have any information. Ph: (02) 66552588. Thanks,Mac

For those who haven't seen it before the largest opal found is The Galaxy Opal. The Galaxy Opal was found in Brazil in the 1970's. Certified by the Guinness Book of records in 1992, as the largest ever polished Opal it weighs approximately 3,749 carats which is around 0.75kg. The actual Opal that was found in the Boi Morto Mine which is in the North Eastern part of Brazil weighed just over 5,000 carats and was carved into a shape which was aimed at resembling a child's head. The full measurements are: 14 x 10.2 x 4.1cm. It was so much bigger than any other Opal it’s carats had to be estimat...

The piece is a 22 carat yellow gold hollow curved tapered tube, from which hangs 2 beautiful contour cut Queensland Boulder Opals. The smooth finish Opal turns 180 degrees to show off the fine silver and fine gold back, the whole pendant can be turned around and worn the other way showing the reticulated silver back on the dimple cut Opal.