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Where are the best places to buy Australian opal?

I am an aspiring jewelry maker but by no means there yet. I’m looking to buy 15mm and under pieces of opal. I want the best I can get on a limited budget. I have some projects in mind.

I went to Tucson trade show and made the mistake of buying mostly Ethiopian opals… Now that I’ve realized my mistake and the trade show is long over.. I’m hoping you all can refer me to places I can buy online.

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u/songbird579 — 12 days ago
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My beloved lost ring … any ideas?

I bought this ring from Berricle years ago.
Last year I had someone break into my rented room while I was away and steal a bunch of my stuff including several rings.

This was one of the, and I loved it. SO MuCH !

It’s discontinued on Berricle. I even messaged them.
I’ve search high and low on the internet.

Does anyone have one for sale or know…. Some good places I might get this made affordably?
It was CZ and sterling silver.

u/songbird579 — 28 days ago

Tourmaline for daily wear?

I’m considering stones for my engagement / wedding ring and I love the idea of a deep pink (rubelite) tourmaline. It’s my husbands birth stone and that makes it extra meaningful for me. And I’m just in love with the color.

That said I know it’s on the soft side and picks up oil and dirt like nobody’s business.

I guess I’m concerned about breaking or scratching the stone. Would insurance cover something like this if it broke during daily wear? How likely is it to get scratches? Anyone have experience with this.

Pic of my dream ring 😍❤️
(Also: Looking for someone to custom make it something similar).

u/songbird579 — 1 month ago