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Opals should be handled with care. If you buy opals that have been kept in water, follow these instructions to dry them safely.

Australian opals account for 95% of the world’s supply. Learn about Australia’s geological history, the start of its opal trade, and its notable…

Discover the beauty of opals in the Australian Outback. Opal expert Peter Brusaschi shares the story of how he learned about Yowah nut opal from…

Are opals too delicate for jewelry? Learn how to choose the right settings for opal wearability, so you can enjoy these lovely gems safely for a lifetime.…

Opals are unique gems with their own unique terminology. Learn the modern standard system for classifying and appraising opals used by major gem…

Opals are in a class by themselves. As a species, opal is so unique it has its own descriptive vocabulary. More than any other gem, each opal is distinctly…

Bem-vindo a OPALPRIMEBRAZIL. Nós somos referência brasileira nos negócios de mineração, corte e atacado da opala brasileira ao longo dos…

Opal cabochons can fetch high prices but may be difficult to cut. These tips for carving opals can help gem cutters make the most of these beautiful…

I recently had a chat with opal expert Joel Ragan about all things opal. This “opal-holic” has 45 years of experience cutting opal and designing…