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Why Should I Choose An Australian Opal Engagement Ring?
Choosing or designing the perfect engagement ring can be a challenge. However, your loved one deserves the time it takes to consider the crucial points, ponder upon what symbolism you would like for it to represent, and find a match that is as relevant as the gesture you are about to make and the promise […]
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10 best Valentine’s gift ideas for her in 2021
A love like no other? Impress with Australian opal, a jewel like no other. Yes, a mysterious, one-of-a-kind gemstone, sustainably mined, made by Earth only in Australia. Why? Because she will love you for it. It will show that you obviously must have spent a lot of time searching for the perfectly unique Valentine’s gift. […]
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Opal Minded: A World of Wonder Filled With the Finest Australian Opals
The Australian jeweller Opal Minded couldn’t be more appropriately named. Its showroom in the historic The Rocks neighbourhood of Sydney is filled with an incredible array of exquisite opals in all shapes and sizes, set into jewels designed by Dr Renata Bernard, Creative Director and opal devotee. The gems themselves are mined by her husband, […]
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Opal secrets
“When you see a true gemstone opal, you never forget it. Like a rare song in a language, you don’t understand, but you feel its mysterious power. That’s why I keep mining opals.” – John Bernard, Founder & Director at Opal Minded. Generally, opals are a relatively little known gemstone. They are found in North […]
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7 ways to choose an opal
Choosing an opal is like searching for a soul mate. The real mystique and value of opals lies in the intangible rather than measurable. Yet, just like with a soul mate, you have to understand opals to appreciate them fully. So, how do you value them? The darker the body tone of an opal, the […]
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Opals: an impeccable gift for October celebrations
Opal jewellery is perfect for those celebrating a birthday this month. As unique as the person who wears it, the opal is the official birthstone for October and the most coveted of all. Representing happiness, hope, faithfulness and confidence, the opal was the most highly prized stone in the Roman Empire and has been worn […]
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