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What is an Australian opal?
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Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Australian Opal Butterfly Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥
Main Stone: Australian Opal
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Cut: Pear & Marquise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Dark Australian Opal Silver Ring Bright Patterned Australian Opal Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
opalescence and unusual pattern
Opal gemstone origin - Australia
opal measurements - 9 x 13 mm
ring weight
Category
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Silver
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Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings, length cm 7.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Bronze
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum made ring featuring a 2.95 carat natural Australian opal. It has great play-of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive Australian opal weighing 5.97 carats! It has excellent play of color with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Australian opal yellow gold pendant brooch
Opal measures approximately 13 x 19.5 mm, 18 karat
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
