Opal Information

Black opal mining has changed over the years from hand mining to using large machinery. Lets find out How is Black Opal Mined?

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Flame Fire Black Opals mined in Lightning Ridge by Opalrush

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Did you know that Opals can be found in every corner of the globe? Lets explore the Opals Of The World.

Kalimaya Black Opal

Learn about all the different opal types and meanings in this comprehensive guide, plus how to classify them by color, inclusions, formation, origin, and more!

Do Opals have secret messages and numbers? Check out some of the amazing opals in our collection that will make you think twice.

Fossicking For Opals In Australia is a fun and exciting experience. We have some handy tips to help you get started.

Ghost Phantom Opal is very rare and a unique formation that shows a milky ghost inclusion inside the Opal. Click to learn more about this amazing Opal.

Heart Shaped Opals have become very popular in recent years. Not just for mothers day or valentines day but as a way of showing true love

Watch as a $30,000 Red Fire Black Opal is found in a rough parcel,. The unassuming stone becomes one of the most beautiful Opals ever cut.

White Opal or Milk Opal is a precious type of Opal found in South Australia. Learn more about this beautiful type of Opal and the famous Opal fields it comes from.

2015 was a huge year for Opals. Check out our 10 best Opal sales from the year including Black Opal and Ethiopian Opal

Recently demand has been strong for black and crystal opals that has Chinese characters in the pattern. Watch as we get a Chinese teacher to interprate what some of our Black Opals say.

We love Opal but have yo ever wondered what is Opal? It is a very unqiue gemstone with some great qualities.

The Opal Sheriff Program is a world first program that allows customers to request a review on any item listed on Opal Auctions.

There are many different Opal Fields in Australia and we explore which types of opal comes from which region. Click to learn more.

Watch, learn and enjoy videos that are all about opals. From educational information to advanced cutting instructions. A must see for all opal enthusiasts.

The Opal Mines in Australia are responsible for 90% of worlds production of Opal. Learn how each mine produces a unique and beautiful Opal.

As well as Opal being an amazing gemstone there are many other references to Opal across the world.  Here are some of the most well know. 

Have you ever seen a Mexican Fire Opal and its amazing colors? Let us tell you about the array for stunning colors that can be found in a Mexican Fire Opal.

Are you trying to figure out the difference between Opal, Opalite and natural Opalite? Let's explore the difference between these 3 stone types.

Koroit Opal comes from a particular area in Queensland. They are famous for their deep, strong ironstone with stunning patterns and inclusions of colour.

A simple and manageable way to evaluate the treatment of black opal with focus on Dyed/Smoked Ethiopian Opal.

Let us explain the different types of opal mining equipment used om the Outback Opal Hunters TV show.

First discovered in the year 1987 in a small town in Australia, the skeleton of a pliosaur that is widely known as Eric has the exceptional quality of having become opalized across the millennia.

Pipe Opal is causing lots of excitement among the Opal lovers of the world. These bright tabular shaped opals are mysterious, beautiful and rare.

Can Opal Jewelry get wet? Lets take a closer look at what happens when Opal is wet and what to look out for.

The second largest state in the United States of America, Texas has a long love affair with Australia’s national gemstone, the Opal.

Watch, learn and enjoy videos that are all about cutting rough opals. From educational information to advanced cutting instructions. A must see for all opal enthusiasts.

Boulder Opal vs Doublet Opal - The confusion can come from the fact that ironstone, which is found in natural Boulder Opal is often used as a backing piece to Opal Doublets.

Chinese miners have had long relationship with mining in Australia

While tourists spend days exploring Lightning Ridge, a popular stop on the trail is the Grawin Opal Fields.

Buying unset opals gives you the freedom to custom-make a jewelry item with a unique setting. But before we get into jewelry customization with uncut opals, let’s examine the processes involved with creating unset opals.

You might be wondering why opals are so colorful and exactly what color they are. There are several factors that contribute to the unique rainbow of colors that an opal stone emits.