Premium finished stones, ethically sourced from Coober Pedy and delivered to lapidaries, jewelers, and collectors worldwide.
RING STONE OPALS
OPAL COUNTRY
In 1915, a young boy named Willie Hutchinson discovered the first opal in the stark desert of South Australia. This chance finding sparked one of the world's most fascinating mining rushes.
The town's name comes from the Aboriginal words "kupa piti" — meaning "white man's hole" — a reference to the unique underground dugouts where miners sought refuge from the extreme desert heat that can reach 50°C.
Today, Coober Pedy produces over 90% of the world's precious opal, with Australian white opal prized for its milky base and brilliant play of color.
Born from
Ancient Waters
Around 100 million years ago, the Great Artesian Basin covered much of central Australia with a vast inland sea As the sea evaporated, silica-rich water percolated through sandstone layers, filling cracks and voids microscopic silica spheres arranged in a precise grid, creating the unique structure that produces opal's famous color play.
Rough Selection
Each piece of rough is carefully examined to identify color bars and determine the optimal cutting direction.
Precision Cutting
Using diamond gringing wheels, we carefully shape each stone to maximize its color potential.
Final Polish
The transformation complete—rough opal becomes a radiant finished stone ready for setting.
Stone of
the Cosmos
For centuries, white opal has been revered as a stone of protection, purity, and spiritual awakening. Ancient Romans believed opal granted the power of prophecy.
In crystal healing, white opal is known as the "happiest of stones" — radiating optimism, creativity, and joy. It amplifies emotions and helps release old wounds.
Connected to the Crown Chakra, white opal enhances spiritual clarity and intuition. It is the birthstone for October and resonates with Libra and Scorpio.