As you fly over the Australian Opal Ring outback, there is little you can see except the occasional kangaroo or emu. Then as your plane descends, you will see a large green town in the middle of the desert: this is the town of Broken Hill. Located far west of the Australian state of New South Wales, …
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Opal is blessed with extraordinary beauty, splendor and no more than those found in Australia. As a major source of this magnificent gemstone found in about 95 percent of the world’s gross domestic product, the Australian outback offers a rich, dry environment in which opals thrive. Although there are many mining towns across the country, the …
People love opal rings because of their creative designs and bright colors. As awe-inspiring as gemstones are, their historical tales and myths make it seem of little value. Modern fashion stones, such as amethyst, emerald, and opal, are not new. These stones are part of history, having existed for thousands of years in ancient societies. Gemstones – …
