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New Arrivals
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Stunning Lightning Ridge Crystal Base Knobby & Seam opal rough formations 27.50cts Bright Yellow/Green/Orange Dominant fires to cut & polish 21x12x6 to 15x7x4mm NSW150
£100.00
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Stunning Lightning Ridge Dark Base Knobby opal rough split 16.95cts Bright Orange/blue/Green Dominant fires to cut & polish 17x10x9 & 16x10x10mm NSW149
£80.00
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Lightning Ridge Dark Base Seam opal rough 12.75cts Bright Yellow/Orange/Green Dominant fires to chase & polish 22x14x9mm NSW148
£40.00
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Lightning Ridge 25.75cts Rough Opal Crystal Knobby formations with Blue dominant Multi tones of fires 19x17x9 & 24x10x10mm NSW147
£50.00
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Lightning Ridge 6.95cts Rough Opal Dark Knobby split to cut gorgeous Vibrant Green Dominant Multifires 18x8x4 & 15x8x6 mm NSW146
£55.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Lapidary Starter Set 10 x Fully Sintered Diamond Burr 2.35mm Shank Bullet & Barrel Points in 60# 100# 200# 400# 800# Grits for grinding Opal & Gemstones, Glass, Stone, Metal Polishing Fits Dremel Foredom & Pulsar tools
£65.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 28cts Stunning Light Base Pair Cutters Candy® High Grade Bright Yellow/Green dominant Multifires in multi bars both approx 25x12x5mm NSW145
£130.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 17.00cts Black Base Crystal Knobby Bright Gorgeous Vibrant Blue Bar 28x16x8mm NSW144
£80.00
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Lightning Ridge 16.75cts Rough Opal Dark Seam to cut gorgeous Multifires 27x10x9 mm NSW143
£80.00
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Big Blue on Black/Dark Rub rough seam opal pair 38cts L/Ridge nice Blues 30x25x5mm & 18x13x4mm NSW142
£85.00
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Huge Sized Picture stone rub Black/Dark Seam opal rub/rough 58cts L/Ridge Gorgeous Blues 30x24x12 mm NSW141
£125.00
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Lightning Ridge 28cts Nice pair of Dark base Crystal Opal formations rough to cut/carve Gorgeous Bright Multicolours 27x18x7 & 18x15x8mm NSW140
£40.00
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Lightning Ridge Opal Rough Untouched Dark Crystal Base Seam Formation 9.25ts Stunning Bright Multicolour 27x14x4mm NSW139
£40.00
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Exotic Very Unique Knobby opal formation Split 14.25cts Rough Full of Bright Multifires 18x13x7mm 15x12x6mm NSW136
£60.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Untouched Hand picked to cut & explore Semi Black knobby opal 25.00cts Bright Blue fires showing all around 20x18x12mm NSW135
£50.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opalised Wood Fossil Rough pair 8.75cts Orange/Yellow/Red Dominant M.fires 14x13x3mm & 17x5x3mm NSW134
£45.00
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Gorgeous L/Ridge Dark Base Rub Rough 9.75cts Bright Multifires to exposed faces 19x14x6mm NSW133
£50.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Mk2 Little Ripper™ Hub Drive Diamond Resin Wheels SINGLE 30,000Grit LIGHT GREY IN STOCK READY TO SHIP 2.35mm or 3mm mandrels 20x10mm Soft-Touch Resin Lapidary Burr For Rotary Tools carving Polishing Grinding
£8.50
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Mk2 Little Ripper™ Hub Drive Diamond Resin Wheels SINGLE 15,000Grit LILAC / LIGHT PURPLE IN STOCK READY TO SHIP 2.35mm or 3mm mandrels 20x10mm Soft-Touch Resin Lapidary Burr For Rotary Tools carving Polishing Grinding
£8.50
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Mini Ripper™ High Purity Diamond Resin Wheels 7 piece Sets 800-1500-3k-6k-10k-15k-30k Grits 2.35mm or 3mm mandrels 22mm Diameter x 5mm Width Soft-Touch Resin Designed for opal Lapidary Burr For Rotary Tools carving points MADE IN THE UK
£39.95
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Mulga® Big Sized Black Seam opal split 32.00cts Wee Warra Plains Gorgeous Bright Green & Blue dominant Bar full of potential 35x20x10mm & 18x8x4mm NEW900
£650.00

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Mintabie Dark Crystal Seam opal rough 5.60cts Bright gorgeous Royal Blue fires showing asking to be explored 18x15x5mm NSW138
£25.00
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Lightning Ridge Crystal knobby opal rub rough 3.75cts Bright Blues exposed with some clay/sand host to work around 14x11x5mm NSW137
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough rub Opal 3.15cts Dark Base blue dominant fires to cut and polish 15x13x3mm NSW132
£17.50
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 11.25cts Dark Base Crystal Gamble Knobby blue dominant fires with flashes of yellows 18x14x7mm NSW131
£17.50
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Lightning Ridge Small Knobby Rough Opal 2.50cts Showing Blue fires to gamble 13x10x3mm NSW130
£12.50
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Big Size Lightning Ridge Black Seam opal 46cts Displaying Gorgeous Bands of Green Fires 35x18x15mm NSW129
£35.00
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Lightning Ridge Crystal Seam opal rough Stack 8.75cts Lots of Blues to explore 12x12x2mm to 10x9x3mm GMB-038
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Grey base Seam opal rough 1.50cts Stunning small Gem bar to cut & Polish 14x6x3mm GMB-036
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Dark Base knobby 4.00cts Bright Blue colours to explore and gamble 12x8x7mm GMB-034
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Black opal Fossil Rough 2.00cts Stunning Gorgeous Bright Green Dominant Multifires 11x10x4mm GMB-033
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Crystal knobby opal formation 3.10cts Gamble Blues fires to carve/collect 13xx6mm GMB-032
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Untouched Light base knobby rough opal 3.75cts Blues showing through the skin 14x12x5mm Gamble GMB-031
£20.00
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Mulga Semi Black Seam opal rough 1.20cts Stunning Multifires with Oranges being dominant 12x8x3mm GMB-030
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Crystal knobby opal rough 5.10cts Showing Bright Blues with some flashes of greens to gamble 14x11x8mm GMB-028
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Dark base Crystal Seam opal 1.30cts Note this is thin So suit inlay/doublet etc Nice Bright Blue fires to work with 12x11x1.5mm GMB-025
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge interesting looking opal formation rough 5.20cts Showing some blue & green fires 15x15x6mm GMB-024
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Untouched Dark base Crystal Pea Knobby opal rough 2.70cts Very Bright Vibrant Deep Royal Blue fires to gamble 10x10x6mm GMB-023
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Dark base Seam opal 1.95cts Note this is thin So suit inlay/doublet etc Nice Yellow/Blue/Green fires to work with 15x7x3mm GMB-021
£15.00
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Lightning Ridge Black Centered Dark Base Knobby opal rough 5.30cts Clipped to expose Bright bar with blue fires 17x12x6mm GMB-017
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Crystal base thin Seam opal rough 2.00cts Stunning Pastel tones of Greens & Blues 11x10x3mm GMB-016
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Untouched Crystal Base Knobby opal rough 3.40cts Bright blue dominant fires to carve or collect 11x10x6mm GMB-013
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Untouched Seam opal formation rough 4.50cts Showing some nice bright Multicolours collect or gamble 13x12x7mm GMB-012
£17.50
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Lightning Ridge Opalised Wood fossil rough opal 4.60cts Dark base with some Multicolour flashes to explore or collect 18x7x6mm GMB-011
£20.00
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Lightning Ridge Black opal Rub /rough 6.00cts Stunning Bright Electric Blues with hints of Greens 14x12x6mm GMB-008
£20.00
Other New Products
Other new products including lapidary & makers supplies
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PULSAR DIAMOND® 100#Grit Fully Sintered Diamond Lapidary Cabbing grinding wheel. 10mm Thick Sintered rim Balanced Aluminum Hub 6"/150mm Diameter 1.5"/38mm Wide 1"/25.4mm Bore
£365.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND® 220#Grit Fully Sintered Diamond Lapidary Cabbing grinding wheel. 10mm Thick Sintered rim Balanced Aluminum Hub 6"/150mm Diameter 1.5"/38mm Wide 1"/25.4mm Bore
£365.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Set of 10 x Fully Sintered Diamond Burr 2.35mm Shank size for grinding Opal & Gemstones, Glass, Stone, Metal Lapidary Polishing Fits Dremel Foredom & Pulsar tools
£77.50
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Lapidary Starter Set of 10 x Fully Sintered Diamond Burr 2.35mm Shank size S.Coarse-Medium-Fine-Ex.Fine for grinding Opal & Gemstones, Glass, Stone, Metal Polishing Fits Dremel Foredom & Pulsar tools
£67.50
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Lapidary Starter Set 10 x Fully Sintered Diamond Burr 2.35mm Shank Bullet & Barrel Points in 60# 100# 200# 400# 800# Grits for grinding Opal & Gemstones, Glass, Stone, Metal Polishing Fits Dremel Foredom & Pulsar tools
£65.00
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New for 2025 PULSAR DIAMOND® Fully Sintered Grinding wheels 20mm x 10mm 60-120-240-360Grit Bronze High Diamond Concentration Designed for opal LITTLE RIPPER™ Hubdrive™ M3 Screw on Grinding/Burr wheels Lapidary rotary tools carving 2.35mm or 3.00mm shanks
£65.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND™ 6"x 1 1/2" / 150mm x 38 mm Soft diamond resin wheels in various grits bore 1" / 25.4mm with plastic bushes
£65.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH Ultra Fine 2.5 MICRON 1KG Bulk
£65.00
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Pulsar Diamond Little Lapper 2"/50mm Resin Diamond Hook & Loop back hard resin flat laps mini lapidary 50-10,000Grit sets
£60.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Mk2 Little Ripper™ Hub Drive Diamond Resin Wheels 7 Piece Sets 200Grit to 10,000 Grit IN STOCK READY TO SHIP 2.35mm or 3mm mandrels 20x10mm Soft-Touch Resin Lapidary Burr For Rotary Tools carving
£49.50
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PULSAR DIAMOND™ RESIN POINTS MK2'S COLOUR CODED LAPIDARY TURBO RESIN BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT SET of 7 GRITS
£45.00
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PULSAR DIAMOND® Mini Ripper™ High Purity Diamond Resin Wheels 7 piece Sets 800-1500-3k-6k-10k-15k-30k Grits 2.35mm or 3mm mandrels 22mm Diameter x 5mm Width Soft-Touch Resin Designed for opal Lapidary Burr For Rotary Tools carving points MADE IN THE UK
£39.95
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Pulsar Diamond Little Lapper 2"/50mm Metal Weld Diamond Hook & Loop back sets of 4 grits 60-100-200-400 LLMW4
£35.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH Ultra Fine 2.5 MICRON 400Grams
£35.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH 3.5 MICRON 400 GRAM PACK C3400
£35.00
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OFM Lapidary Magnifier head set with LED illuminated head loupe magnifier UK STOCK
£32.50
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OFM Low Temperature Dopping Wax for opal & Lapidary 400 Gram Easy break bar
£30.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE Brown Medium Temperature Dopping Wax for opal & Lapidary 400 Gram Easy break bar
£30.00
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS MK2'S COLOUR CODED LAPIDARY BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT POLISH SET 4x 10,000 GRITS
£25.00
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS MK2'S COLOUR CODED LAPIDARY BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT POLISH SET 4x 1,500 GRITS
£25.00
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Brilliant service as always
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Amazing service! Very helpful and friendly helping me find just what I’m looking for,Beautiful opal just as on the pictures and video provided😍Very quick delivery I would 100% recommend for anyone! 1st class service 🥇 Thank you!
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Jordon. UK
Ordered some lovely opal at a really reasonable price all arrived the next day after dispatch great items great value and great customer service will be buying from again great experience.
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Matt W UK
After many purchases I can safely say opal fever mate never let's you down on both quality and service catering to both beginners and experts and everyone in between with expert friendly staff on hand for advice who could ask for more? Whatever type of opal tickles your fancy matey always has plenty of stock to choose from and always has deals and bargains to grab in the live auctions with quick easy delivery ofm truly has it all
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Sandro Dreher
Bester Opal
Ich bestell jetzt regelmäßig hier … weil ich mir hier sicher sein kann das man hier das bekommt was man bestellt hat und das beste ist hier , das man auf meine Wünsche eingeht und bis jetzt hab ich immer ein mega schönen Rough Opal bekommen für ein sehr guten Preis … ich hatte erst über eBay Opal bestellt aber da gibt es viele Betrüger …. Deswegen bin ich über froh die Seite hier gefunden zu haben und ich bin mir ziemlich sicher das es einer der besten Opal Händler ist …. Vielen Dank für alles
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DONNIE HEACOX
I have been buying rough from OFM for over a year now and I have always been pleased with the product. The quality of the videos is top notch! You get a good solid idea of what you are buying. I have cut some absolutely gem quality "whoppers" from the parcels I have gotten from OFM. Don't think twice about buying here......OFM is the place to go!!!!!! Pictures coming soon of finished pieces!!!
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Thomas Eden
USA customer pleased!
When I first came to this site I wasn't sure about it but after talking to the chat with us members which they are quite helpful and friendly I am sticking with this site for opal purchases. Great deals on here as well Thank you
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Alan Peterson
The Best
I’ve been buying opal of Matey for many years and have always found his opal to be excellent quality and provides a service second to none. All I can say is give them a try you will not be disappointed
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Scott peters
Solid deals
Trusted dealer, I've cut some awesome stones from mateys parcels
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Kerrie
Very happy :)
Very happy to have stumbled upon opalfevermate. I know exactly what I'm buying and at a very reasonable price. Fast delivery and beautiful stones.
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Jake
Spot on!
Top seller 10/10, always great opal and fast delivery
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With amazing deals, superb quality, I can not recommend this company enough, novice or professional you will not be disappointed. Daily offers you can't refuse or beat. I challenge you to find a more professional service that will go to great length to ensure your experience is second to none. Thank you so very much
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Wiktoria Pyzio
Really Amazing Opals , they just arrived :)
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Skinnerink
Third time buying from this site and I can safely say one of the best in the opal industry to deal with! Polite, on point and willing to help. Keep up the great work 💪🏻
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Philip Davies
What can i say !
I can’t recommend OFM enough, M is superb, knows his stuff and will bend over backwards to help you. The wins I get in the auctions come sealed up in a bag with all the info, so if you forget about it when you do get around to working the stone you know all about it! Now my top guy for opal and should be yours too.
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George Mahoney
Faithful pictures and video, unbelievable vivid colour bar on this stone, looking forward to seeing what it yields. Really really fast delivery.
Looking forward to having a peek into these stones, really appreciate the videos, helps a lot, and nice to see a UK based Opal rough seller. Ta
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Sean Godfrey
Excellent as usual 👍🏻
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Scott
Blues n greens
Stunning electric greens and blues in seam opal are stones,, 2 cutters, bargain price in mateys auctions
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Philip Davies
What can i say !
I can’t recommend OFM enough, M is superb, knows his stuff and will bend over backwards to help you. The wins I get in the auctions come sealed up in a bag with all the info, so if you forget about it when you do get around to working the stone you know all about it! Now my top guy for opal and should be yours too.
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Fabian Fender
Schnelle Lieferung
Guter Stein. Schneller Versand. Hat alles super geklappt.
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Ronald Schmidt sr
Happy customer from the USA !
My go to company for opal. The opal is bang on every time! Technology isn't my baby, but they are always patient with me. Love the auctions, bidding still gives me a buzz :) Keep up the good work !
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John Jack Jahn
Arrived safe and sound, well packaged
Lookin Great in my ring :)
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Gena Mouncer
Love it . . .
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S, peters
Free win :)
Awesome, I won some opal for Free ON OFM YOU TUBE GIVEAWAYS, THANKS MATEY
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Information, Blogs and Articles on Australian Opal
More Articles & Blogs being added soon . Thanks for reading :)
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Exploring Australia's Black Opal Fields
Martyn Jones @
Black opals are one of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. Known for their stunning play of colors, these opals are highly valued for their rarity and beauty. But where exactly can you find these precious gemstones in Australia? In this blog post, we will explore the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, Grawin, Andamooka, Mintabie, Coober Pedy, and Lambina. -
Unlocking the Mysteries: About OPAL on Mars
Martyn Jones @
Opal, a beautiful gemstone known for its vibrant colors and unique play of light, has long been associated with Earth. However, recent discoveries have revealed that opal can also be found on Mars, our neighboring planet. This revelation has left many people wondering: how is opal found on Mars? Let's explore the fascinating science behind this discovery. -
Why Black Opal is Worth 10x More than White opal: Explained
Martyn Jones @
Opals are known for their mesmerizing play of colors and unique beauty. They come in a variety of colors, with black opal and white opal being two popular choices. However, black opal is often considered more valuable and can be worth up to 10 times more than white opal. So, what makes black opal so special and why is white opal regarded as a lesser gemstone? Let's explore the reasons behind this valuation difference. -
The Wee Warra opal fields of Lightning Ridge A Brief History
Martyn Jones @
Opal mining has a rich history in the Wee Warra area of Lightning Ridge, Australia. This region has been a hub for opal enthusiasts and miners for many years, with a significant opal rush occurring in 2000. Although the opal rush of 2000 has almost mined out the area, there are still a few dedicated mining crews who continue to work in this unique and fascinating location.