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Opal earrings are a great way to incorporate opals into your jewelry collection in a way that makes opals even more accessible and versatile for any look or style. The different styles and opal types mean that opal earrings can be used to complement any look – and finding the right one for you is easy! Stud Earrings – Stud...
Can you ever have enough necklaces? It seems like every woman's jewelry collection always has a wider arrange of necklaces than almost any other type of jewelry. Necklaces are often the first piece of even play jewelry we give kids. Chunky plastic beads with brightly colored pendants slowly give way to cleaner lines, smaller chains and grown up pendants crafted...
Bangles or bracelets? Do you know which works best for certain looks? Do you know the difference between the two? If not, don’t worry – it’s a distinction many people don’t always know. But understanding the differences between the two pieces makes it easy to decide which one will be the best fit for your look. Both bangles and bracelets...
People use jewelry to beautify their look and show off their personality through style. It’s a part of how we present ourselves that we tailor, tweak and vary depending on our own feelings at the time as well as the event we’re about to attend. This is why the type of gemstone and setting used in jewelry is so important. ...
Do It Yourself projects have broadened, moving past home repairs or decorative crafts. Today, people enjoy making things for themselves that touch every part of their lives. From home made facial treatments and makeup to creating hand made opal jewelry, there are now workshops, boutique classes and plenty of Pinterest links for ways to create just about anything. Making your...
Over the years I've developed a true passion for opals. After being in the industry so long, it's interesting to look back and see how my own knowledge and techniques have evolved. For many years, I had only been purchasing Australian Opals from Rodney Beattie and, until recently, I've never seen what other opal cutters finished products looked like. Wow...
Boulder opals have been growing in popularity over the years and many customers approach me with questions about these amazing stones. I enjoy talking to people about opals and so I've developed a few commonly asked questions to help our readers better understand these amazing opal gemstones. What makes an opal a "Boulder Opal"? Sometimes people think the name 'boulder...
Opals are known for their rich color, complex beauty and their ability to complement a wide range of styles. While this makes opals one of the most versatile gemstones in the world, it can also make it difficult to choose the right piece. To be fair, there’s no such thing as a “Wrong” piece when it comes to opal jewelry...
"I bet you could sometimes find all the mysteries of the universe in someone's hand." ― Benjamin Alire Sáenz The beauty and expanse of the night sky has fascinated and inspired people for thousands of years. We've captured some of the complex elegance you can find in the planets and stars in our Tiny Galaxy Collection. This collection brings together...
Opals are one of the most versatile gemstones in the world. They have a dynamic, multi-faceted appeal and a rich, complex beauty that makes them the perfect choice for a variety of people. Opal bracelets, rings and other jewelry have been loved by the famous and the infamous for centuries. Marc Antony sought out the biggest opal he could find...