If you have a great idea for a custom bit of Jewellery either as a gift for someone special, a ring, necklace, an amazing stone that you have been holding onto...absolutly anything at all then it would be worth getting in touch with us to discuss possibilities. I have over 25 years of experience in designing different pieces of jewellery and entered many of my own creations in the Yowah Opal Jewellery competition. You can see my entries here: https://www.macsopals.com/jewellery/yowah-opal-competition/ To give you some inspiration here are some points that might help! Feel free to have a ...

So what makes an Opal precious? What are Opal made up of? Well at the basic level the Opal is a precious stone that is comprised of silica dioxide and varying amounts of water. Where it differs to other precious stones is that the opal does not form crystals but is made up of tiny balls of silica arranged in a regular pattern. Where are Opals primarily found? Opals are found in the following areas: The major areas in Australia for opal deposits are Andamooka, Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, Mintabie and Queensland. In the Americas, opal is found in Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico and 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...