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  • Nautilus Opalized Belemnite Fossil

    by Rafael Gutierrez

    Nautilus Opalized Belemnite Fossil is one of the rarest and most desired Fossil from Coober Pedy.

    A Full specimen is surrounded by blue, green a purples sparkles, which  weights 76ct making it slightly bigger than the famous Virgin Rainbow Opal.

    Posted in Opals

  • Why Australian Opal is Special?

    by Rafael Gutierrez
    The opal is the National Gemstone of Australia. Australia currently produces approximately 95 per cent of the world's precious opal and probably has almost all of the world’s opal reserves.
    Posted in Opals

  • Formation of Opal in the wood!!!!

    by Rafael Gutierrez
    Opalized wood is a stone of transformation.
    Posted in Opals

  • Which gemstone wears the crown of Love?

    by Limanty Gems
    It’s never to early to start planning your Valentine’s Day present! Find out which each gem means and how to strengthen your relationship with Mr. Right/ Miss Right.
    Posted in Ammonites, Fossils, Opals, Rare, Ruby

  • How the Gemstone Density and Specific Gravity is important???

    by Limanty Gems
    Measuring gemstone density is one way of differentiating between two similar looking gems.
    Posted in Ammonites, Fossils, Opals, Rare, Ruby

  • Important Tools for Gemstones Testing

    by Limanty Gems
    Lets look at four tools for gemstone testing
    Posted in Ammonites, Fossils, Opals, Rare, Ruby

  • Secrets of Opal Stone

    by Limanty Gems
    Opal has the honors of being October’s birthstone. Back in ancient times, it has been associated with magical qualities. 
    Posted in Opals

  • Boulder Opals and their Geographic formation !!!!

    by Limanty Gems
    Boulder opals are found only in the state of Queensland, Australia. Queensland produces boulder opal, an unique type of opal which is found attached to a host rock, ironstone
    Posted in Opals

  • How to cut and polish Opals?

    by Limanty Gems

    This article will teach you how to cut solid opals to produce the best results. Firstly, a few hints. Pay attention to detail. Follow step by step to reach the perfection!

    Opal cutting and polishing is a very specialized skill. Rough opals are uncut stone direct from the opal mines. Rough opals are uncut and unshaped gemstones, which are sold after cleaning, to either opal cutters who are using them for a hobby, or for serious professional cutters who on-sell the completed stones to jewelers and opal manufacturers.

    Posted in Opals

  • Interesting facts about Lightning Ridge Australia!!!

    by Limanty Gems
    Lightning Ridge is the renowned home of the elusive Black Opal, which has put the small mining town on the map. Many believe that this rare gem is the perfect symbol of the town, as the exact nature of Lightning Ridge and its inhabitants remain as mysterious as the Black Opal itself.
    Posted in Opals

  • How old are the Opals?

    by Limanty Gems
    Australian Opals are over 100 million years old. This period is called the "Placozoa"
    Posted in Opals