The Opal is known as the Queen of Gems. Learn about its unique play of colours, Australian origins, and fascinating facts.

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A multitude of stories can be held in the humblest of objects, says author David Riley. That's the idea behind his book, Silent Witnesses,a collaboration in which rest home residents shared treasured ...

As Australia’s national gemstone, opal is an enduring emblem of natural beauty, ancient history, and cultural identity. Officially recognised in the Australian Symbols booklet, published by the ...

An Antiques Roadshow guest bluntly dismissed a brooch as 'hideous' but soon ate her words when she learnt its life-changing value. A previous episode of the popular BBC show saw expert Joanna Hardy ...

Justin Thomas reveals the incredible process he went through to reveal the $46,000 opal. Source: Black Opal Direct When Aussie dad Justin Thomas came across a parcel of rough stones mined from the ...

“Opening in a global city like Los Angeles has always been a wonderful dream,” said Margot McKinney. The Australian jewelry designer has brought her namesake brand to The Peninsula Beverly Hills, the ...

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Tucked beneath the back of the stairs at the Ramada by Wyndham Tucson, 777 W. Cushing Street, Eritrean-born Huruy Zerzghi happily sells opals to anyone interested. But these are not just any opals; ...