Opals Down Under is like a wonderland for colourful opals and gems. Check out his amazing shop on Sunshine Coast & its amazing Opal custom design jewellery!
Opals, as we know, have the most amazing play of colour. It’s like the universe has its own playground in there. However, due to its semi-hardness (5-6), people barely think of using Opal as an engagement ring as they are too nervous of damaging the stone.
Every gemstone has its weakness, including even diamonds, so it’s not just about the hardness that provides durability. With a smart design and proper care, opal can be also a nice choice to use for an engagement ring for you to keep as a family heirloom.
As the national stone of Australia, the country is proud of being the main supplier of opals in all kinds (at least most). Depends on the area you travel to, a particular type of opals can be found as the local specialty. However, they always have all range of variety for you to choose from since it’s not hard for them to source from other interstates.
During our last family trip to Queensland, we made a detour to a local opal family business, that offers high-quality opals that were mined, cut and sold all by themselves. To me, it’s a special treat.
It is like a wonderland for colourful opals and gems.
Opals Down Under is quite a resourceful and interesting destination for those who are curious and love opals. The range of their opals and collection of many other minerals are amazingly versatile. It is like a wonderland of colourful opals and gems.
It opened its door in 1985, however, they started mining opals back in 1962. After they have been in the trade for decades, their knowledge and experience in opals without a doubt represent Opals Down Under being one of the leading experts in the opal industry
source: Opals Down Under
Opals Down Under is hidden in among the parks in Sunshine coast, close to palm view conservation park and locates at the end of Ballantyne ct. Only 10 to 15 minutes’ drive from Noosa, and trust me it is not hard to find and will be worth of a trip.
So if you are ever near Glenview or Noosa head in Queensland, pop down and have a browse, even just a happy and casual chat with the friendly staff you will enjoy the knowledge they share with you, see the true colour of opals.
Did I get one, of course! A tiny but mighty blue boulder opal that shows a beautiful play of colour.
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