Factors Determining Value of Opal

There 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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Story about Cosmopolitan Jewellers

Internationally renowned jewellery house, specialising in Australian Opals, South Sea Pearls and Pink diamonds. Established in 1992, Cosmopolitan Jewellers has gained an unsurpassed reputation for excellence in design, manufacturing and service. Known as Sydney’s best Pearl and Opal jewellery Sydney store, we are Australia’s largest retailer of designer Black Opal, Boulder Opal and Crystal Opal…

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A guide to Buying Opals

What are the different types of Opals and where are they mined? Opal have been mined for thousands of years but since early last century over 90% of the world’s precious Opal have been mined in Australia. There are three main types of Opals mined here and they come from three distinct areas of the…

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