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【Visit the Gold Coast!】1

When you visit the Gold Coast, you will find excitement all over the city. From action packed experiences for the little ones to the memorable adventures for the whole family, it’s no wonder that the Gold Coast continues to be a popular tourist destination.  We’ve got our typical must-dos that you might find on a […]

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Support Small Businesses

I can’t afford to spend money at the moment but I want to support small businesses. What is the best way I can do this? COVID-19 has changed the way that a lot of small businesses run. We’ve unfortunately watched many beautiful small businesses close their doors. And we won’t lie, this is still very

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History of Opals

Opals (if they are real, like in the cases of Black, White and Boulder Opals) are made in nature. But what is the history behind Australia’s national gemstone? From a European perspective, Opals were first discovered in Australia at around 1869 in Listowel Downs, Queensland. We say ‘around’ because that is when it was first

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Vintage Opals

Indecisive?

Are you indecisive? Me too. When it comes to things that aren’t necessarily considered to be a ‘necessity’, it can be so hard to choose the right item. It’s even harder when you want to set a budget. Opals are increasingly becoming more and more popular for the value it has as an investment. With

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Building Connections

In the small business world, connections are vital – we learn from each other and support each other in ways that perhaps our friends, families and customers cannot. After the whole fake account mess we went through, we connected with an owner of a small business. This owner happened to be a loyal customer of

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Real or Fake?

We often got asked why our Opals were far more ‘expensive’ than the ones that could be found at the local markets or online markets. The answer? Because our Opals are real, and those probably are not. So, how do you tell if an Opal piece is real or fake? Occasionally we would have people

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Terms and Conditions

Valentine’s Day Deal Receive a FREE GIFT with all orders over $150.00 AUD. Offer valid until the 15th of February, 2021 11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. The free gift will be automatically included in your order. It is limited to one (1) gift per order. The deal is available while stocks last. The deal will

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[Limited Time Offer] Receive your FREE White Opal Necklace when you spend $150 at Opal Gallery!!!

So… we have come to the realisation that Valentine’s Day is creeping up VERY quickly! We were honestly still so convinced that the year had just started. 2021 needs to slow down! Whether you are celebrating this day with your lover,. your best mates, your furry pal, or with the most amazing person (you, obviously!),

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When in Tokyo…

We have always had strong business and personal connections with Japan; and Tokyo was one of the places we worked closely with. I was always excited to work with the country I was born and raised in. There was immense pride in the country that I grew up in, but also immense pride in what

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