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Opal Essence opals are sourced mainly from South Australia. We stock the famous Coober Pedy, Andamooka, Lambina and Mintabie opals. We also stock opals from Lightning Ridge NSW and Queensland boulder opals. Browse through the categories listed to the right to have a look at the opals from the different regions. We will be updating this section again with an area map and more information about what makes these mining towns special. You can also purchase “Coober Pedy – the Opal Capital” here. Its an exciting in-depth view of South Australia’s beloved mining town, hosted by Opal Essence’s Nicole Willis. The...

The Metaphysical Properties of Opal (SiO 2n H2O) The main attraction to opals are their colours and colour play. When you get to hold or roll them in the light an amazing array of refractions dance and bounce off the opal spheres. But opals also have healing and spiritual qualities. Amongst all the different properties opals will overall give you a sense centredness and calm. They are famous for stress relief, increased sense of self worth and stabilising emotions. Time spent wearing or even holding opals will bring grounding and connection to the earth as well as the sheer enjoyment...

This stunning strand of Lightning Ridge black opal beads features an array of blues and greens and beads scaling in size from small to large. US$1,950