"The Opal -
Australia's National Gemstone”

Specialising in OPAL, we educate all our visitors with an in-depth OPAL lesson. A full demonstration is given to each customer and we personally explain the differences between each type of OPAL, the cutting and polishing process, and how OPALS are valued by their amazing color, brightness and pattern. With over 40 years extensive experience in the OPAL industry, we will teach you all you need to know about the finest gemstone in the world 'AUSTRALIAN OPAL.'

As we do our own mining, we have a large and outstanding selection of unset OPALS, so you can design your own piece of jewelry or simply choose ready-made expertly crafted jewelry from our showroom.

We offer a two-year guarantee on all purchases and we promise to deliver exceptional personal service.

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ABOUT US

We are situated right in the heart of Melbourne in Flinders Lane between Swanston & Russell Streets, just a block from Flinders Street Station & Federation Square. So come in and learn about the finest gemstone in the world - 'AUSTRALIAN OPAL.'

Opal Lesson

Enjoy an in-depth opal lesson from our expert staff to personally explain and show the many varieties of opal, opal formation, where and how they are mined and the valuation process.

Fossicking for opal

We have a large bin of rough, uncut opal to search through, fill a bag to take home. (this is addictive and great fun) .

Cutting & Polishing demonstration

Using our cutting & polishing wheels we demonstrate the processes involved in cutting and polishing opal.

We have a large open showroom that comfortably facilitates groups of up to 30 people.

We have a great selection of loose or unset solid opals for all budgets, varying from $10 to $20,000.

A unique range of wonderful opal gifts and opals set in ready-made, expertly crafted jewellery from modem to traditional designs.

Cash/EFTPOS and all Credit Cards are welcome.

1 year international guarantee.

Discounts on all purchases and a free bag of rough opal.

Toilet and washroom facilities

Wildlife display of venomous Australian spiders, scorpions and lizards.

V.I.P & Extra's

Hotel or Conference Venue pick up & drop off - by arrangement.

Conference Venue visits - we will come to you! We often set up back stage at the Rod Laver Arena for international roadies and bands visiting Australia.

Hotel visits - especially for the VIP - we have visited the hotel rooms of Susan Sarandon (Hollywood actress) Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran just to name a few.

Tailored to your conference and events needs - after hours showroom or visits to you anytime including evenings and weekends.

Why Opals ?

Australia's National Gemstone. Australia supplies 96 to 98% of the words opal

Great gift to take back home !

We would love to be part of your pre + post touring programs.

We can organise a "Welcome to Melbourne" gift pack with an opal discount card, opal gift and learn about opals brochure.

If it's a corporate gift you need, what about Australia's National Gemstone, Opal.

Please give us a call on (03) 9654 4444 or email us at info@opals.net.au

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines acknowledges the Wurundjeri people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Melbourne City.
Melbourne 175 Flinders Lane, VIC 3000 (03) 9654 4444
Established in 1964
Melbourne     Coober Pedy
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