Boulder opal is a natural stone generally found only in Australia and can show at times small inclusions within the colour band. Opal stones are generally found in ironstone. Sandstone is generally petrified wood.

In order to see the full range of colours all opal (particularly boulder opal) should be viewed in direct sunlight. Band or seam opal will photograph with reasonable clarity but pin fire opal (where the light fragmentations are particularly fine) are difficult to photograph and invariably present better in person than by photo.

Our photos are taken with a Nikon camera that includes a zoom lens and they are a static image. While all care is taken sunlight conditions generally give a higher presentation than a camera can represent.

Domestic shipping

Obviously heavy parcels cost more. Shipping, while slow, can be cost effective. Express post, insurance and delivery signature can be selected at checkout.

Once posted and you have been provided with a tracking number delivery delays then are out of our control.

International Delivery

International delivery is the same as domestic and is dictated by weight. Packaging is part of the weight and part of your invoice.

If your purchase is in excess of weight limits then we can send multiple packages.

If required insurance and signature on receipt and express post can be arranged.

You will be provided a tracking number once your item is posted.

The buyer needs to be aware of their countries duties and taxes.

Payment

Once payment is received your items will be mailed within a maximum of 48 hours (allowing for weekends) and a tracking number will be provided.

Product Information

We do not refund auction purchases so please be certain of your decision prior to purchasing.

If you are a cutter, then you need to ensure that you cut the opal only in the way the stone allows.

If a purchased product does not meet the product description and/or photograph provided then a refund can be discussed.

If a refund is deemed to be warranted the product must be photographed, the photo supplied and then that product returned as is where is. Only the opal purchase price will be refunded. The purchaser will meet postage costs.

Description

Carat weight if applicable

Country of origin

Length at longest point

Width at widest point

Thickness at thickest part

Free form usually for boulder opal

Cut description freeform cabochon etc

Back flat cabbed for example