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Boulder opal is a unique form or opal that is hosted by rock – ironstone or sandstone. The opal runs through the rock in veins. These veins may be thick, thin, straight, or crooked. The object of … read more

SHAPE At Opal Art Global we specialize in cutting Queensland boulder opal. Rick and I have been cutting boulder opal since 1982. The introduction of the Opal Art range in 2000 brought wi … read more

If you love opal and would like to get one to set into jewellery here’s a few things you should consider before you make the decision to buy. 1. Is the opal solid? A solid op … read more

There are no shortcuts in life when it comes to handling boulder opal. From the moment we go to the mine, to pick up the opal bearing rocks and load into the 3 x 200 litre (44 gal) drums strapped … read more

It is very difficult to find two opal that look the same. Because of this it is very hard to find opal pairs in which to make earrings. At Opal Art Global we specialize in cutting boulder opal … read more