The magnificent black

Once the envy of gem collectors around the world, opal today rates behind so many of the earth’s precious gems. According to PETER HOOSHMAND, this has to change.

One of very few stones with such an array of colours, brilliance and patterns, opal is a truly unique gem and arguably the most beautiful. Why is it where it is today and how did it get here?

Many in the industry will recall the huge boom in the sale o...

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