Searching for this exclusive gem takes patience, money, time and persistence. Fossickers, rock hounds and miners of other gems can appreciate how difficult it is to find precious stone such as opal.
Australian opal is regarded by most as the finest opal in the world. It comes in many forms such as White, Black, Crystal and Boulder.
Most opal is found in South Australia, however other major deposits have been found in New South Wales and Queensland.
The two main methods used for opal mining are 'Open Cut' and 'Tunnelling' (pictured). Open Cut mining uses large bulldozers to scrape the earth down to levels containing opal, whilst Tunnelling involves drilling shafts into the ground and then using tunnelling machinery to dig through the earth.
Rough Opal
From working closely with private collectors, Nick has seen some of the rarest and most collectable opals ever unearthed, some of which he has sold upon owner request.
Nick is available to assist you with any opal valuation queries, and can help in selecting and securing your ideal opal.
If you are visiting South Australia, Nick is available for private consultation.
For further information, please contact us.
