How To's

The internet has changed the way we shop and now you can buy opals on the internet. Let us guide you through what to look and how to do it.

Opals are a beautiful and unique gemstone that require special attention to look after them. Let us guide you on how to look after your precious opals.

We are foten asked how to Drill A Hole In Opal. This guide will give you some handy tips to make sure you don't chip or break your beautiful opal piece.

Check out this guide on how to cut and polish Boulder Opal. It can be a complex stone to cut so let us give you some tips on what to do.

Check out our guide on how to choose Opal Jewelry. With so many different stones to pick from it can be one of the hardest things to do.

There are so many fake opals on the market today that we created an article on how to identify fake Opal to educate customers of the danger.

Most Opal miners crack open a rock to expose any colour so that they can ask a greater price for the rock. It’s worth noting that not all rocks have colour. It takes a lot of work to mine the rock in the first place

Ethiopian opal is a very unique and interesting type of opal to cut. Click to learn more about how to cut Ethiopian opal with some handy tips and tricks.

Cutting black opal is tricky but it can be extremely rewarding. View our guide on the do's and don't of cutting this beautiful gemstone

Opal cutting machines can be expensive but we have a few ideas on how to make one on the cheap. This is great for hobbyists who want to cut their own Opal

An Opal engagement ring is the sixth most popular choice for those getting married. Unique colors and design makes them true 'one of a kind' creations.

Every opal miners dreams of finding a slab of black Opal. But imagine how hard it is to cut something that big. The video is a must watch.

Many cutters still find it a mystery on how to carve Opal. Artistic carvings are popular for jewelry or specimens so watch how it is done.

Our guide to the 10 factors that determine the value of an Opal. From color, to brightness and even origin we will walk you through it all.

Caring for your precious Opal Jewelry can make it last a life time. Let us show you some simple tips and cleaning methods to make your Opal sparkle.

People from all walks of life are showing a growing interest in creating jewelry by an old art form called wire wrapping.  With a lovely stone, wire and fuelled by passion and creativity, this old style uses one’s interest and inspiration to produce an ad

In the market for Boulder Opal? When it comes to buying such a unique stone, you’ve likely got important questions.

Ready to buy Australian opal but have questions you need answered first? We’re spilling all the details about buying opals online in this opal buying guide.

Come for an interactive tour of our Opal Mine in Lightning Ridge, NSW. 360 Degree video lets you look around like you are actually there.

An opal’s price comes down to a variety of factors, all of which we’ve broken down in this guide to opal grading and prices. Learn all about opal grading and the prices of each type of opal!