"The Opal -
Australia's National Gemstone”

The Opal is one of rarest and therefore one of the most valuable Gemstones in the world. Formed over 100 million years ago, the Australian Opal captures the essence of natural beauty.    

With over 40 years experience in the Opal industry, Lightning Ridge Opal Mines brings you the finest Opal shopping in the world.   

The best opals are available now from our showroom and our Online Catalogue will be coming soon! 

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines also offers you a ‘Learn About Opals’ lesson instore and you can learn more in our FAQ online.

OPENING HOURS

Mon/Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm

Sat      10.00am - 5.30pm

Sun     10.00am - 5.00pm

We are open everyday of the year except for,

Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday

We have Wheelchair access to our showroom!

 

 

The Le Souef family

From Nick Le Souef's first trip to Andamooka at the age of 19, Lightning Ridge Opal Mines has developed into one of the most highly regarded Opal businesses in Australia. With mining experience at most of the Opal fields in Australia, we currently operate a claim at Coober Pedy, South Australia.

Not only does our store in Melbourne display some of the finest Opals and Opal Jewellery available for sale in Australia, we also educate every visitor to our stores, with an in-depth Opal lesson, including their classification and valuation, as well as cutting and polishing demonstrations.

More about the Le Souef family...

 
ANY ITEM ORDERED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WILL RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!
Choosing an Opal

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines offers a range of beautiful Opal Jewellery and unset Opals for purchase through our online catalogue. Choose your own unset Opal and let your own jeweller create a setting, or use our unique 'designer style' to create your own beautiful jewellery  Visit our ‘Online Catalogue’ now

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Nick S Le Souef  - The founder of Lightning Ridge Opal Mines and our in house Opal Cutting expert.
Melbourne 175 Flinders Lane, VIC 3000 (03) 9654 4444
Established in 1964
Melbourne     Coober Pedy
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