Australian Opal: The Benchmark of the Opal World
Australian opal, the benchmark of the opal world: the great fields (Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, Queensland), why it is so prized, and how it compares to Ethiopian.
Australian opal
Australian opal: opal from fields such as Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy and Andamooka.
Black Opal: Why Lightning Ridge’s Finest Is the Most Prized
Why black opal is the most prized opal: what ‘black’ really means, where it comes from, and how to judge body tone, brightness, pattern and color.
Ethiopian vs Australian Opal: What’s the Difference?
Ethiopian vs Australian opal explained by a jeweler of 50 years: origin, fire, hardness, water sensitivity, price, and which one is right for you.