YOWAH 2010 July. The rain finally stopped, the bush was spattered with the wildflowers for which it is famous and the July 2010 Yowah Opal Festival opened its figurative doors. Figurative because the 100 stall holders literally set up on the dry red gravel dirt of the Queensland outback, and the great crowd of buyers, lookers and interested ones from overseas bought, sold and swapped opal with alacrity and aplomb. The president was ecstatic with the results as a large amount of monies was raised for the very necessary flying doctor service. Familiar faces abounded from all walks of the opal...

A quick search or two on Google will uncover that Opals are quite a popular gemstone, in fact 5th or 6th most popular in the world depending on what you read. This may have something to do with their unique material composition, which gives it an exquisite look once set on different jewelry designs. Boulder Opal while less popular then its cousins is often a stand out in Jewellery and because of its unusual form, the boulder opal has gained popularity and high market demand today. These gemstones are found sparsely spread over a far-reaching region known as the boulder country. In its natur...

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...