Informational resources for opal hobbyists, jewelers or people merely curious about opals.
Links
Useful links to other websites in the gemstone, jewelry or opal trade.
Opal Cutting
I have personally written several articles on opal cutting, opal carving and opal treatments that I hope others may find useful.
Mining News
Latest information on opal mining in Australia and Ethiopia.
Glossary
Have you ever wondered what a mullock heap is? Or what you are doing when you are noodling for opals? You will find the answer here.
Rough Ethiopian Welo Opal Grading Criteria
The criteria we use to grade our Welo opal for our various opal listings.
Opal Photography
How the opals we present on our website are photographed.