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How to Buy an Opal Online? The Ultimate Guide
How to buy an Opal Online? Your ultimate guide to buying an unset opal or opal jewellery online With an abundance of online opal sites, a wide range of prices and varying opal characteristics to consider, buying opal online is an exciting journey but can also be a daunting one if you’re unsure of what […]
Read moreIs An Opal the Right Gemstone for You?
Uncover Opal symbolism and some intriguing benefits of wearing it You may not know it, but there is a whole lot more to an opal than meets the eye. Beyond their exquisite beauty and enchanting colour play lies a tapestry of rich history and fascinating beliefs on opal symbolism and its healing qualities. The opal […]
Read moreSetting the Benchmark for Guilt-Free Fine Jewellery
With sustainably mined Australian precious Opals Consuming consciously is by no means a new concept. Most of us are educated on how to consume fashion in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way. However, when it comes to buying jewellery, many are still unsure of what qualifies as ‘ethical’ and ‘sustainable’. As advocates of sustainable jewellery, […]
Read moreA Union of Beauty and Brilliance
A bespoke opal engagement ring by Opal Minded is quite simply a cut above the rest You’re unlikely to find a jewellery house more dedicated to their craft than Opal Minded. In operation since 1989, Opal Minded has been procuring and setting some of Australia’s most sublime opals to adorn women who have an appreciation […]
Read moreWhere are Opals Found?
An Opal’s origin can reveal a lot about its quality and value. Check out our beginner’s breakdown before you buy. Are you trying to unearth the perfect Opal? While there may be other zones beyond Australia that have established opal mining operations, Australia boasts the world’s most brilliant supply of these fine and exquisite gemstones. […]
Read moreWhy Opal Jewellery Is The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
With Mother’s Day fast approaching (9th May 2021), it will soon be time to celebrate the bond with your mother, and thank her for the love and life she gave you with the Mother’s Day opal jewellery. The possibilities of expressing your gratitude are endless, yet, the most lasting impression will be invariably left by […]
Read moreWhy 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 […]
Read more10 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. […]
Read moreOpal 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, […]
Read moreOpal 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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