“Best opal store in Sydney! My mum was looking for a pair of black opal earrings to match her Opal ring, we went to nearly every Opal shop in town and could not find anything we liked. In the end, we were very lucky to find a perfect match here. They had the biggest range…
DetailsThe name Opal was probably derived from Sanskrit “upala”, meaning “valuable stone”. This was probably the root for the Greek term “Opallios”, or a “stone from several elements”. So, the ancient Romans may already have had an inkling why Opals show such a striking play of colours. Unlike most gems, Australian Opals are infinitely varied…
DetailsTourmaline are gems with an incomparable variety of colours. The reason, according to an old Egyptian legend, is that the tourmaline, on its long journey up from the centre of the Earth, passed over rainbow. In doing so, it assumed all the colours of the rain. And that is why it is still referred to…
Details“I usually don’t write reviews but I had to write about my experience with Cosmopolitan jewellers. I had heard about them from a family member and I have to say this was one of my best experiences of my life shopping for a jewelry. This place is located in the best area of Sydney and…
DetailsAustralian Argyle Pink Diamonds are beyond rare and are highly sought after by collectors and investors throughout the world. The Argyle Diamond Mine is the only consistent source of pink diamonds, it represents more than 90 percent of the natural pink diamonds found in the world. The search for diamonds in a remote and undeveloped…
DetailsFrom the light blue of the sky to deep blue of the sea, aquamarines shine over an extraordinarily beautiful range of mainly light blue colours. Aquamarine is a fascinatingly beautiful gemstone. Women the world over love it for tis fine blue shades which can complement almost any skin or eye colour, and creative gemstone designers…
DetailsAll of Nature’s splendour seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine opals: fire and lightening, all the colours of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Australia is the classical country of region. Almost 95% of all fine opals come from the dry and remote outback deserts, Australia. Numerous legends…
DetailsIn earlier times, some people believed that the firmament was an enormous blue sapphire in which the Earth was embedded. Could there be a more apt image to describe the beauty of an immaculate sapphire? And yet this gem comes not in one but in all the blue shades of that firmament, from the deep…
DetailsThe Australian South Sea Pearl is the rarest and most highly prized pearls in the world. The pearling process begins in the pristine coastal waters of North Western Australia. Their natural lustre and size are unequalled by any other pearl. There are five virtues of fine pearls that define their value; Lustre, Size, Shape, Complexion…
Details“I would like to commend Lucy on her excellent customer service that was very person-centred. She was very patient, giving the client time to look, choose, ask questions and extended her knowledge on the stones, some history – making it all interesting. It was obvious to us that she takes pride in her role and…
DetailsCosmopolitan Jewellers is situated in the heart of the historic Rocks precinct of Sydney on the site of the first European settlement in Australia. Our spacious, modern and luxurious show room is located at 140 George Street under the Museum of Contemporary Art. This Art Deco inspired building is located on one of the most…
DetailsThere are many factors affecting the value of Opal. The type of Opal, body tone, brilliance, pattern and colour all play significant roles in determining the value. Type of Opal First of all, it is important to identify the type of the Opal. The Black Opal is considered the most valuable Opal; it is the rarest Opal. People…
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