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How to Choose the Right Opal – Essential Guide (2025)
This guide will help you understand everything you need to know to pick the perfect opal.

How to Price Australian Opals
Opal Galaxy does not offer any opal appraisal or valuation services. Pricing opals accurately takes a lot of time; hours,

Opal Galaxy Fine Jewelry Collection
Opal Galaxy is a well renowned loose opal supplier on the internet. We have shipped to all corners of the globe, and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future.

Opals in Different Lighting Conditions
We frequently receive requests to capture various lighting scenarios in videos and photos showcasing our opals. This demand stems from

Your Australian Opal Questions Answered
What questions do you have about Australian Opals? We asked our social media their top questions about Australian Opals. These are our answers.

Types of Lightning Ridge Opals
There are many different types of Lightning Ridge Opals that one must understand before making an informed decision when purchase an opal.

Buying Black Opals for Investment
If you look at the increase in value of opals over the last 50 years, opals are a significant investment, and your asset steadily

Allawah Opals
Discovery of Allawah Allawah is an opal mining field about 20km north of Lightning Ridge. Allawah comes from the local Aboriginal

How to set Crystal Opals
Crystal Opal is a type of opal that is highly prized for its purity, beauty, and iridescence. It can be found in several countries including Australia,

Wood Fossil Opals
One unique particular type of opal that is always well sort after in the gemstone market, particularly by collectors is

Opal: The Captivating Gemstone of Australia
With its mesmerizing play of colors and unique characteristics, Opal is undoubtedly one of the most captivating gemstones found on

Opalite vs. Opal: Unveiling the Iridescent Truth
People have long treasured opals for their captivating play of colors and ethereal beauty. However, not all that glitters is

Exploring the Beauty of Winton Boulder Opals
Winton Boulder Opal is a beautiful type of precious opal that is unique to Queensland, Australia. Boulder Opal is usually found in Ironstone, but sometimes found in sandstone which is referred to as Boulder Opal or Crystal Boulder Opal.

Why are red opals the most valuable?
Discover the allure of red opals, gemstones that captivate with their vibrant color and bring a touch of passion to your jewelry collection.

What makes an opal valuable?
Understanding Opal Value Did you know that the rarest gem black opals can fetch up to $30,000+ per carat in

Opal Engagement Ring: A Stunning & Unique Choice for Your Special Moment
Introduction to Opal Engagement Rings Choosing an engagement ring is a deeply personal journey, reflecting individual tastes and the unique

The Town of Winton
At least once a year, and in most recent years twice; the majority of the opal industry within Australia get

Opal Jewelry for Men: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Style
Opal jewelry for men is redefining traditional perceptions, as these captivating gemstones, long admired for their mesmerizing play-of-color, are no longer

Opal in Ring: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Perfect Opal for your Jewelry
Opal in ring form offers a brilliant way to introduce color and personality to your jewelry collection. Celebrated as the

Opal Mining
Opal mining – All Opals are unique. They are a one and only gemstone. From one opal to the next; you will never find another identical to each other.

Opal Jewelers Parcels
When it comes to shopping for opal jewelry parcels, jewelers have a plethora of options to choose from. These parcels

Opal Doublets and Triplets
Please note that opal galaxy do not sell any opal doublets or triplets. All of the opals that we sell are full, solid opals

Opal Brightness and Body Tone Guide
Opal Galaxy does not support the opal brightness and body tone grading systems. We will not provide an opinion on

Lightning Ridge Opals
Lightning Ridge: The Black Opal Capital of the World Lightning Ridge is a town located in the central northern area

Koroit And Yowah Boulder Opals
What is a Boulder Opal? Boulder Opal is a beautiful, precious opal unique to Queensland, Australia. Opal typically forms in

How much is opal worth?
Miners invest significant time and resources in opal mining, anticipating high opal worth. However, market fluctuations often lead to inflated

How is Opal Formed?
The Formation of Opal Australia produces more than 90% of the world’s precious opals, with the remaining portion found in

How Hard is it to Find Good Opal?
Discovering valuable opal requires immense physical effort, often overlooked by those in desk jobs. Most miners find only low-grade opal,

How do you know if an Opal is Real?
Trustworthy Opal Sellers: The Key to Avoiding Fake Opals Ensure you buy from trusted opal sellers. Many buyers unknowingly purchase

Ethiopian Opals
Introduction to Ethiopian Opals Whilst 95% of the Worlds Opal has been discovered in Australia to date, some stunning Ethiopian

Crystal Boulder Opal
Crystal Boulder Opal is a unique type of sandstone-based opal, unlike the regular, more well-known ironstone-based. Sandstone is more fragile,

Coober Pedy Opals
Coober Pedy: The Opal Capital of the World Coober Pedy, situated approximately 900km north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway,

Colors in Opals
The Unique Spectrum of Opal Colors Opals can contain every color of the rainbow within them. Blue, Green, Purple, Pink,

Caring for your Opals
We often get asked how to properly care for your opal to ensure longevity and minimize the chance of damage. When

Boulder Opal Mining in Diamantina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJaS80fhjNs Boulder Opal mining is a captivating venture, and I recently had the great pleasure of exploring one such mine

Belemnite Opal
Belemnite Opal is an opalized, fossilized squid primarily found in Coober Pedy, South Australia. These fossilized opals, formed over approximately

About Opals
Forming Opals: How Does It Happen? Opals, gemstones renowned for their mesmerizing play of colors, have a captivating origin story.

About Lightning Ridge
History of Lightning Ridge Located in north-western New South Wales, Australia, Lightning Ridge is a small outback town near the

Aboriginal Stories of Opals
Indigenous Australians, also known as Aboriginal people, have inhabited Australia since ancient times, with rich dreamtime stories depicting the creation

Raw / Rough Opal
Raw opal refers to unprocessed, natural opal that has been extracted from the Earth. It has not undergone any cutting,

Opal Pendants: Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Caring
Can you wear Australian opals as an opal pendant? Absolutely! Australian opals, with their dazzling play of colors, make stunning

Choosing the right opal for your ring design
In this blog we will look at the different types of ring designs and which opals suit them best to ensure you select the right one!

Gold Opal Ring: Timeless Beauty and How to Value Them
A gold opal ring features a setting made of gold, typically gold alloys like 14k or 18k gold, adorned with

Water and Opals
In this blog, I will explain everything there is to know about the differences between Opals and Water, Opals Wet with Water and Water Opals.

Discovering the Beauty and Value of Harlequin Opals
Harlequin opals are one of the most striking and highly prized varieties of Australian opals, known for their distinctive and colorful pattern.

Opal Stone Birthstone Meaning and Mystical Benefits You Need to Know
Opal stone birthstone energy is pure magic—shimmering colors, ancient legends, and a touch of mystery wrapped into one. Some say

Setting a Boulder Opal into a Pendant
Setting a boulder opal into a pendant necklace is a beautiful way to showcase the mesmerizing colors and patterns of this unique gemstone.

Buy Opal Online: Your Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Gemstone
Shop Australian Opals online at opalgalaxy.com. Your top city store choices are Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Cairns.

How Are Opals Mined in Australia? The Fascinating Process Behind These Stunning Gems
Australian opal mining is known for its unpredictability. Some miners strike it rich, while others may spend years without finding valuable opals.