Authentic Australian Opals & Jewellery
Welcome to Opal Nation. We offer the finest quality solid opals and opal jewellery from the famous Australian outback opal mines such as Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy and Opalton.
Our opals are 100% natural, ethically sourced, and each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Every piece is individually unique, and is lovingly handcrafted in Australia by talented lapidarists and jewellery makers.
Choose from our range of Australian opals and opal jewellery, shipped securely and safely direct to your door. Our opals are backed by our fantastic service, with secure online payment, worldwide shipping, and a money back guarantee.
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Opals by Type
Shop All OpalsAll of our opal types display a variation of stunning iridescent colours, changing as you slowly move the precious gemstone. Australian opal is considered the best in the world owing to its beauty and its rarity, and natural, untreated solid opals like ours are the most sought after. Browse our range of Australian opals by type, including black opal, semi-black, white opal and boulder opal.
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Opals by Region
Shop All Opals95% of the world’s precious opal is found here in Australia, in the Outback mines of Queensland, New South Wales & South Australia. Each Australian opal mining region is known for its variation in types of opal, for example black opal is found mostly in Lightning Ridge, and boulder opal in Queensland. Browse our range of Australian opals by region, including Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, Grawin, Opalton and Mintabie.
Opal Talk
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Meet Paul Sedawie - Kingpin of the Australian O...
If there’s one name that’s renowned within the Australian opal industry, it’s PAUL SEDOWIE. His career began back in 1986 when he fell in love with opals at the mine...
Meet Paul Sedawie - Kingpin of the Australian O...
If there’s one name that’s renowned within the Australian opal industry, it’s PAUL SEDOWIE. His career began back in 1986 when he fell in love with opals at the mine...
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Meet a Miner – Craig Haxton
Craig Haxton is an Australian opal miner, living and working full-time at his claim in Grawin. It’s certainly not the lifestyle for everyone, yet residing in a remote and unforgiving...
Meet a Miner – Craig Haxton
Craig Haxton is an Australian opal miner, living and working full-time at his claim in Grawin. It’s certainly not the lifestyle for everyone, yet residing in a remote and unforgiving...
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Queensland Jewellery Creator – Meet Sally Fisher
Sally Fisher has talent. She is an artist and a visionary, and her wonderful jewellery creations are unlike anything you have seen before. Sally designs and makes bespoke individual pieces...
Queensland Jewellery Creator – Meet Sally Fisher
Sally Fisher has talent. She is an artist and a visionary, and her wonderful jewellery creations are unlike anything you have seen before. Sally designs and makes bespoke individual pieces...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know my opal is real?
We guarantee your opal is 100% authentic and completely natural. We purchase direct from the Australian opal mines and offer some of the best quality opals in the world. We only sell solid opals, rather than doublets or triplets, meaning your opal is a solid stone all the way through (rather than a ‘slice’). Opal Nation is a listed member of the Opal Association of Australia (membership number OAM 306), the leading industry body in Australian opals, and we are bound to adhere to the Association’s code of conduct. All of our opals come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity providing detailed specifications of your purchase.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! You can enjoy your opal now, and pay later. Opal Nation offers Afterpay, whereby you can pay for your opal or opal jewellery in four easy installments. It’s so easy to do! Once you have selected your beautiful opal and proceeded to the online ‘check-out’, you will be given the Afterpay option.
Do you ship to any country?
Yes! Opal Nation offers shipping to all countries. All shipments are registered, and sent via Australia Post or FedEx. Each comes with a tracking code that is emailed to you once dispatched. Find out more about our shipping policy.
Which is the most valuable type of opal that you sell?
Most people in the opal industry would agree that black opal is one of the most valuable types of opal, however there is far more involved when valuing an opal (read The Value of Australian Opal). ‘Value’ can be down to individual interpretation, and at the end of the day, the most valuable thing is that YOU personally love your opal.
How do I measure my ring size?
If unable to go to a jewellery store for a ring measurement, it can easily be done at home. Measure your ring size with these steps:
Wrap string or paper around the base of your chosen finger;
Mark the point where the ends meet with a pen;
Measure the string or paper with a ruler (mm);
Pick the closest measurement on the ring size chart to find your ring size:
I’ve seen a ring I like, but it’s not my size. Can it be resized?
Yes! The vast majority of rings can be resized up to 2 - 4 sizes. We recommend you contact your local jeweller or jewellery store who will be able to assist, or you can contact our recommended jeweller.
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