Showing posts with label opal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label opal. Show all posts
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Jayson Traurig Bros Of Australia

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Get to know Michael Traurig, a fine opal dealer. Useful links: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2022-gemnews-michael-traurig-opal-de...
Friday, July 23, 2021

Cat’s-Eye Opal

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Chatoyancy or cat's eye effect are quite rare in opal. Here is a pleasant surprise. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/sprin...
Monday, March 08, 2021

Canadian Opals

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Opal Resources Canada is the owner and operator of Canada's only precious opal mine. They conduct mining operations during summer months...
Sunday, October 04, 2020

Opal

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The gem that contains many worlds. Useful link:   https://www.gia.edu/birthstones/october-birthstones
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Opal’s Playful Dance With Light

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The phenomenon is called play of color. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/enigmatic-gemstone-opals-playful-dance-ligh...
Sunday, October 06, 2019

Scientists And Miners Team Up To Preserve Opalized Fossils

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A brilliant collaboration indeed. Useful links: http://www.australianopalcentre.com https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/scient...
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Boulder Opal Mining With Rod Griffin

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Get to know Rod Griffin. Useful links: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-gemnews-boulder-opal-mining-with-rod-griffin https:...
Saturday, August 24, 2019

Inclusions In Natural, Treated, Synthetic, And Imitation Opal

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Take a look at a wide range of interesting inclusions in opal. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2019-suggested-rea...
Thursday, July 11, 2019

Fossil Insect In Opal

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A most unusual opal with rare inclusion. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-microworld-fossil-insect-in-opal
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Opal Becomes A Darling Of The Fashion World As Buyers Eye Ethically Mined Gemstones

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A new trend. Useful link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-27/iconic-opal-becomes-darling-of-fashion-world/10837964?pfmredir=sm
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

New Plastic Imitation Opal From Kyocera

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Opal imitation update. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2018-labnotes-new-plastic-imitation-opal-from-kyocera
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Ethiopian Precious Opal With A Dyed Brown Bodycolor

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Take a look. Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2017-labnotes-ethiopian-precious-opal-dyed-brown-bodycolor
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Australian Gem Hunting With Designer Mia Chicco

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A must visit. Useful link: https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/australian-gem-hunting-with-designer-mia-chicco
Monday, July 03, 2017

The Booming Demand For Opals

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Take a look. Useful link: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-40416656
Friday, November 18, 2016

Inside The World Of Australian Opal Miners Who Live Underground

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A must visit. Useful link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2016/11/16/inside-the-world-of-australian-opal-miners-who-live...
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Lightning Ridge: The World Capital Of Fine Black Opal

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Spot on. Useful link: http://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/australia-lightning-ridge-world-capital-fine-black-opal
Friday, January 15, 2016

Australian Opals: A Passionate Journey

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A must watch.  http://www.giathai.net/video-australian-opals
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

The Fiery Glow Of Opals

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A must read. Useful link: http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/2014/08/mexican-fire-opal-jewellery-rings-bracelets-necklaces-earrings
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Why Are Opals So Cloaked In Intrigue?

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A must read. Useful links: http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/2014/03/the-latest-opal-jewellery-reveals-the-complex-history-of-this-mythol...
Thursday, January 09, 2014

National Opal Collection

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Take a look. http://www.nationalopal.com