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Opals

Jewellers can't get enough of opals and neither can we. Discover some of our favourite opal jewellery from around the world starring this most mysterious of gemstones.

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Turkish delight: Lydia Courteille’s new Topkapi collection

For her latest jewellery collection, which summons the spirit of the Orient, Lydia Courteille travels in space and time to the 16th-century Ottoman empire.

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Know your opals

Few stones have fascinated man more than the enigmatic opal. We explore the stories and history of this chameleon of the gem universe.

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Mexican fire opals: the red hot gemstone

Some gems, like the Mexican fire opal, are destined to outshine all others. Find out why this fiery stone is basking in the spotlight. 

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Trending: matrix opals

Earthy and electrifying, matrix opals have emerged as one of the most interesting jewellery trends of 2015.

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Around the world in luxury jewellery: Ethiopian opals

Quickly establishing themselves as one of the world’s most sought-after gemstones, prepare to be seduced by the magnificence of Ethiopian Wello opals.

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The superstitious history of opal jewellery

Birthstone of October, colour-changing opals are one of the most widely loved gems by antique jewellery aficionados and modern jewellery designers alike.

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Opals: the captivating chameleons of the high jewellery world

With no two opals the same, this fascinating coloured gemstone with its magical play of fire continues to top the popularity charts.

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Three coloured gemstone bracelets that should definitely be on your wish list

With jewellers now hunting down the most vibrant and unusual coloured gemstones, bracelets like these really do stand out from the crowd.

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Awesome Australian opals: the colourful world of Katherine Jetter

The perfect finale to opal month on The Jewellery Editor, Åse Anderson interviews Katherine Jetter, the queen of Australian opals.

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Watches tell so much more than the time when enhanced with an opal dial

April is opal month at The Jewellery Editor, and watches are no exception to the iridescent appeal of this fascinating miracle of nature.
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Gemstone of the month: opals for October

The mysterious opal is the perfect stone to usher in autumn.

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Coober Pedy opals: Australian opal capital of the world celebrates a century of mining

Melissa Pearce reports on the celebrations marking the centenary of Coober Pedy opal mining in Australia, which reach a crescendo this Easter.

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