This page is to help you understand the stone itself so that you can know its unique qualities and limitations. Buying an opal is an investment of time and money, and like all investments you should know how to preserve it.
- If you are like me [Peter] who never takes his opal ring off, be warned that after a few years doing the gardening, your stone is likely to lose its sheen, and since most of you don't have the convenience of being able to go into the workshop and bring it back to its original luster, you would be wise to treat your investment with a bit more respect.
- Keep in mind that, mainly because opal is a rarer stone than most gemstones, jewelers often don't get the chance to work with it, and hence don't have the knowledge of the stone to treat it properly in the manufacturing process. You can overcome this problem by either buying your opal already set, or getting opalmine.com to set it for you. However, if you do have a family jeweler that you respect, Peter would be happy to give any guidance necessary. Just ask your jeweler if he would like any assistance. There's no big complication with this, but a few tips can make a big difference in the quality of the setting.
- There are beautiful opals in many parts of the world but in Australia we are lucky to have over 90% of the worlds supply, and because it comes from the very dry outback area, Australian opals have a secure reputation. Opal from some parts of the world [Australia as well] are not so secure and can become unstable in a short time. Our lifetime replacement guarantee will make you feel better about doing business with www.opalmine.com.
Facts you should know before purchase
Opal: opal is a personality stone. Each one is unique, like you. If you like life and love to wear something different, look no further.
Design: Free jewelry designing service whether you buy from us or not.
Choice: Talk to Peter about your jewelry preferences so that we can suggest something to fit your unique personality.
Fashion: Do you have a fashion idea that you would like to enhance with opal? Talk to us!
Nomenclature: [name] The name "Brusacci" is a guarantee of quality, and has achieved international respect. Opalmine design works under this umbrella.
Security: You are doing business with a secure site. Your credit details are safe.
Experience: you benefit from our 35 years experience in the oopal industry.
Guarantee: Lifetime guarantee on workmanship for your own reassurance.
Learn: Encyclopedia to educate you about your stone
Hobby: Learn how you can cut your own opal in the c.d. "The Ordinary Bloke's Guide to Opal".
Hobby [2]: Find out how to get the raw material that you can develop into a gem
Price: if something appears too expensive, please complain to
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Urgency: Sadly, unlike most other gemstones, opal is running out. We encourage you to get one before either they run out or become too expensive.
Give us: Your design ideas. Use your artistic ability and do us a drawing. We will include it in a contest to win and opal pendant valued at $100.
Do you like just tinkering with ideas? Make use of our interactive design board to get creative.
Your Questions: Any specific questions about opal purchases should be directed to Peter but if you have a general question, please take advantage of the chat forum.
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I first found opalmine.com looking for a one of a kind black opal on the
internet. I was wary sending money out of the country to a company I did not
know with no way to get my money back if the stone was of pour quality or
not as represented. This had already happened to me once. On e-mailing Peter
back and forth he sounded honest. He had a black opal that no one else even
came close to in color, fire and price. Plus he had a ring made to fit the
stone with diamonds. He had drawings done first for my approval then in
plastic, ( I think it was plastic ).When I got the ring it was perfect and
one of a kind. My trust paid off and I found that Peter is a stand up guy
and will do all he can to make you happy with your purchase. I recommend him
to all.
