MIRACLE OPAL ... Boulder Opals ♪

Australian Boulder Opal ...

Exactly how much time, cost and effort

does one need to take just to find 'ONE PIECE' of

Quality Boulder Opal !!!!?

 

Well, it's harder than what you can imagine ...

I can meet & show you soon in Tokyo & Tucson Show !!

 

http://www.ijt.jp/en/

http://www.visittucson.org/events/gem-show/

Driving to BOULDER OPAL FIELD like Winton,

it takes 2 days from my city Gold Coast -

the distance is almost 1,800KM one way,

in a HOT HEAT (lucky our car has A/C or else ...)

without any 'luxury views' ...

 

If you like wild animals such as Kangaroos,

Cows, Emus & Sheeps, you might

enjoy the drive a bit more than we do.         

Under the 'heat' and 'dusts' -

opal miners will have to get up as early as possible

and do as much digging as quickly as possible,

to avoid extreme heat, normally starts from about 2 or 3 pm !!

 

They work hard before anyone gets up in the bed,

and finish before the machinery breaks down

due to the hot temperature,

very, unbearable temperature ...

http://www.experiencewinton.com.au/opalton

But the reality is - not many opal miners are lucky.

Working hard as they can, spends lots of time and money

to move their expensive machinery, praying to GOD,

hoping for the colors inside the rock ...

 

still 'NOTHING' to be found. 

The torture can continue for weeks,

or for months, no kidding !!! 

 

(><)



 

 

 

The only time opal miners would stop the machine

is when they are hungry, need to use the loo,

avoiding the MAX HEAT between 2 ~ 4pm

& when theycan't see anything in the dark ... 

Or when the machine dies.



 

Australian Boulder Opal like this is too precious -

much more rarer than many other gemstones.

That's why I love this 'rock' so much -

the rarer it becomes, the more pricy ...

That's the reality!!

Going to show with my beautiful 'RAINBOW COLLECTION'

in Tokyo & Tucson. Let me know if anyone is interested

to see our beautiful opal from

Lightning Ridge & Winton / Quilpie ♪♪

 

LOVE AUSTRALIAN BOULDER OPAL.

http://www.gemstory.com.au

xxxx     Malayvone



"THANKS" to BEAUTIFUL OPALS ...

Australian Opal - Just individually unique and precious ...

and extremely BEAUTIFUL nothing can be

compared to this gemstone!!

Its color, patterns, character, free formed shape and

of course, its 'rareness' ... Just too unique ♪

 

http://www.opal-direct.com

 



Finding one high quality Boulder Opal like what

I am showing here, is a hard sweat ...

The miner must deal with the hot heat all day,

must work in a dusty condition wearing the right gear,

they must spend so much fees and time moving the machinery

& repairing it when it breaks down.

 

Could you be the one to do it all??!!?

Finding Australian Boulder Opal & Black Opal

is not something many miners could do,

simply because there's too much risks & costs involved,

yet the amount of opal they can find is ... absolutely next to nothing !!!!   (><)  !!!!!

 

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au

But why are there still some opal miners continue mining??

Well, either they are crazy (hahaha!) or just too much

in love with this gem, they just don't know how to

stop looking for ONE !!!

 

Once they get involved in mining these

'EXQUISITE OPALS - Black & Boulder' ...

it's in their blood for the rest of their lives. 

 

As an opal exporter & wholesaler, representing Australia,

I really am proud of my profession -

and thinking "I am one of a CRAZY one too,

been involving in this for the last 20 years" ...  (^^;  

 

 

Gold Coast, where I live is so different to the opal mine ... sometimes it is good to be in the field with friends,

but always nice & relaxed to be at home of beautiful beaches.

 

Have a good afternoon, my friends!!!

xxxx    Malayvone

AUSTRALIAN SUNSET ♪

AUSTRALIAN OPAL ...

 

Only this gemstone - a "picture opal" can offer you

an art, that will never be created !!

Here is what I see from this form of "ART".　

 

 



http://www.opal-direct.com/design/designer.html

 

 

Like our designs? You can find out more

about our designs from here ...

 

 



 

Look how vivid red, orange, golden orange,

whatever your imagenary is ...

Day has ended and it's night time now. But hang on!!

Not quite yet ...   

 

If you look at this SUNSET from different angles,

your day may be saved and you can still find time

to do things you have not accomplished today!  

This is an extraordinary gift !!!

 

It is a forever art, an energy from earth,

a story if love & joy, 

and a beauty that makes other envy you ...

Australian Opal Jewellery is such

"BEAUTY"  ♪♪  



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Being a Jewellery Designer,

exclusively for Australian National Gemstone -

OPAL, makes me feel privilege,

very proud and unique, as there's

not so many out there who can comprehend

the characteristic of this gemstone !!!   

 

 

 

 



 

 

OPAL is too special and everyone should know that  (^^)

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au

 

Gold Coast is pleasant again!!!

 

 

 

xxxx     Malayvone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New "Australian Boulder Opal Looses" !!!

 

Hello from Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia !!!

It's winter, it's cold but we have plenty of sunshine here

... I love living in "Gold Coast"   (^^)

 

Now, to warm myself up, I have some new faces in our store ♪

 

See this beautiful Solid, Australian Boulder Opal

Loose Stone from Winton Field (Queensland) ??!?

So sweet, the color combination resembles "LOLLIES".

I just want to put it in my mouth, hahaha!!

 

 

http://www.opal-direct.com/shop/Natural-Boulder-Opal-Loose-Stone-ODD1473.html

 

See  -  Opal Direct's online shopping site :

www.opal-direct.com

 

 

And then, this piece - another quality Boulder Opal

Loose Stone from Queensland, Australia.

It's so firely ... just staring at it makes me feel so

"HOT" and "PASSIONATE" !!!

 

Anyone would like to have a "fire dance" with me, right now??!?   (^^;)

 

Lovely oval shape, meaning easy to set into any design too!!

Check out more from the link below ...

 

http://www.opal-direct.com/shop/Natural-Boulder-Opal-Loose-Stone-ODD1476.html

 

 

And ... this piece !!!!

 

The photo here might now show its actual unique shape

but if you click on the link below and see more pictures ...

You'll just LOVE it, guaranteed    (^^)

 

 

Its "MOUNTAIN IMAGE" -  is incredible.

An opal cutter must have so much trouble getting

this piece right, took a lot of time to finish it up and

I believe the get cutter's skill shows when it comes to

handling an opal like this ... Not me, thanks ...

this type of rock is just for a "patient gem cutter" !!

 

 

Well done !!!!!!!!!!! 

Love it ... and guess what,

the price is "RIGHT" !!

 

http://www.opal-direct.com/shop/Natural-Boulder-Opal-Loose-Stone-ODD1472.html

 

 

Well, for those who missed out on seeing our new babies ...

too bad. And those who's quick enough to make

actions purchasing it, you are a true WINNER !!!!!!!

 

Have a wonderful Saturday night, everyone.

Take care.

xxxx      Malayvone

Precious "RIBBON PATTERN" ...

 

  

 

How many have seen a QUALITY BLACK OPAL

with a RIBBON PATTERN ??!!?

 

I bet not too many ...

 

 

Well, for those who's not familiar with this

RARE PATTERN, I would like to show

& tell you a little bit about it.  (^^)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australian Black Opal from LIGHTNING RIDGE  - 

is the only quality that can show the vividness & uniqueness of this beautiful character!!!

 

A distinctive pattern like RIBBON PATTERN

is very rare and collectable. Its amount of color and its

intensity makes it more precious than another ...

 

 

It has a play of color - the colors that keeps rolling & changing and this image reminds you of an "AURORA" -

Coloured light in the night sky in

the Northern Hemisphere,      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TglaYJP8qVY

 

 

 Anyway, this pattern is just so beautiful

and one much hold a special piece of Black Opal like

this and roll it in your hand !!!

 

 

The color will keep turning, changing, rolling,

dancing, laughing and you will never get 

bored looking at its gorgeousness ...

Amazing what the nature can offer !!?

 

 

Australian Black Opal is the best and the rerer they come,

the more valuable, ofcourse. Nothing can replace this beauty, unlike other gemstones, guaranteed !!!!!!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au

 

 

Today's weather in Gold Coast is not so pleasant

but if you're on holiday, the weather does not

really affect your feeling, right??!!?

 

Just be happy, relax and re-set your mind today.

Have a happy long weekend, everyone !!!

 

And see you in Surfers Paradise - Gemstory Pty Ltd.,'s showroom ... Maybe ...

 

 

xxxx      Malayvone

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too "PRECIOUS" ...

Hello from Surfers Paradise !!!

http://www.gemstory.com.au/retail-store.html

Not many have seen opals been introduced in a RAW MATERIAL, so here you are ... Above image is a rough opals from Lightning Ridge - BLACK OPAL !!!

Even when opal have not been cut & polished,

you can easily tell which piece is worth more, 

more colorful or beautiful than other pieces.

That's why opal is a bit unique right from the start.

Sure you may already know that

Opal is a "LUCKY GEMSTONE" and no other

gemstone can match its beauty!!!

Money can not replace it unlike other gemstones ...

If you think you deserve something really special, beautiful and precious, you can never walk pass this gemstone ... Australian Black Opal &amp; Boulder Opal is best of the best.

Find our rainbow collection from here ...

www.gemstory.com.au

  

Gold Coast is a bit cooler at night time, and if you're visiting from other cities, please don't forget to bring a jacket, just incase!!! G'night my friends ...

xxxx      Malayvone

☆★ 10th Anniversary ★☆

 

 

Hello everyone ♪

 

It's already end of the month,

 Time flies sooo quick !!!

 

I know that's why I'm enjoying this special month.

 

 

What's special ???

 

 

Now, I am happily to inform you that

Gemstory Pty Ltd. 

is having the 10th anniversary in this May.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Words aren't enough to "thank you" for  ALL OF YOU,

who always love our beautiful Australian Opal,

support us everyday,

 

and

 

Opal miners who have been putting their heart into

this precious gemstone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, we are now on

 

 ☆★☆　10th Anniversary Sale　☆★☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Offering for May only.

 

It's the biggest chance for everyone to get

 precious Black & Boulder Opal

 in very affordable price!!!

 

 

 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued business.

 

Visit our retail shop in Surfers Paradise & website.

 

 

☆ Opal Direct ☆   http://www.opal-direct.com/

 

★ Gemstory HP ★   http://www.gemstory.com.au/

 

 

 

 

 

Have a lovely day.

 

xxx Noriko

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPAL EXPERIMENT ... Australian VS Ethiopian

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au/learn-about-opal.html

 

Experimenting opals  -  by

'Heating Australian Opal & Ethiopian Opal

in the Microwave for 3 minutes'

 and see what happens to both opals!!

 

READY, SET, GO !!!!

 

 

. . . . . . . . .

 

 

Well, it seems ready to serve  (^-^) !!

After 3 minutes of waiting ... And hopefully opals are

not too hot to touch, hahaha!

 

 

 

 



Let's see ... uuuummmmmmm ...

 

Can you see the difference between Australian Opal & Ethiopian Opal from here??!?

 

 

 

Haha!!!!!

 

What a result .. It's obvious that Ethiopian Opal is showing

a new look ... it reveals a "cracky look" doesn't it !!!???

 



Comparisons to Australian Opal ...

Well, well, well ... That's my baby!!!!  (^^)

 

No changes, still in its original shape, looks nice & clean ... Not even a scratch or any crack on its surface.

 

Good on you, AUSTRALIAN !!!!

Can you see the difference ...

 

BEFORE  and  AFTER ??!!?

 



 

 

 

AUSTRALIAN OPAL

 

BEFORE  -  7.00ct       AFTER  -  6.99ct

 

 

ETHIOPIAN OPAL

 

BEFORE  -  7.67ct      AFTER  -  7.48ct

 

( Opals looses its water after been heated... )

 

 

http://www.minerals.net/mineral/opal.aspx

 

 

Depending on how and where Opals are found, their quality

and stability is quite different ...

Just be careful before purchasing opals, 

if they are affordable and too easy to find,

there is a reason. The link I have attached

here might tell you more.

 

As far as I am concerned,

AUSTRALIAN OPAL IS THE BEST !!!!!

 

******

 

Another beautiful day we had in Surfers Paradise! If you're visiting Gold Coast, please feel free to come and say "HI" to us ...   (^^)     Cheers!

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au

 

 

xxxx      Malayvone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLUE SKY OPAL ... http://www.opal-direct.com/products/ODD1430.html

Good afternoon from beautiful GOLD COAST,

AUSTRALIA !!

 

Another day, another BLUE SKY ...

 

 

 



 

 

If you are visiting Surfers Paradise or heading to the beach,

please feel free to come into our showroom,

located in Orchid Avenue,

 

The Centre Of Surfers Paradise City.

 

 

A pleasant day like this reminds me of my favorite Boulder Opal Loose Stone ... (see attached link here)

 

http://www.opal-direct.com/products/ODD1430.html

 

 

One of our customer online is considering

to select it for an "engagement ring"

and she's always loving turquoise blue / green color ...

I think if she understands how beautiful Gold Coast is ....

She'll always see our beautiful beaches,

fresh air, blue sky and tranquil mountain is !!!

 

 

Love this weather in Gold Coast,

the climate is just perfect lately and our

opal collection is 100% sparkling,

waiting to be touched by you ...

Whatever your plan for today is, please think of this

lovely BOULDER OPAL ...

Its colors, soft natural shape, vividness and its

extraordinary beauty inside & out!!

 

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au/

 

Gorgeous sunshine today, just like this piece !!!!

 

 

 

xxxx     Malayvone

Your favorite is ... ??!?

Do you have a "favorite" ... 

anything in life ... in general?!? 

I DO !!!

And there are too many ...   (^^;)

These beautiful Australian Black Opal & Boulder Opal

is some of my "favorite" and they

happens to be a bit of a ... (what can I say!) 

HIGH RANGE.  

The color, the size (all BIG !!!!), the pattern, 

the play of color, the clarity and the uniqueness ... 

Everything about these beauties are just

MAGNIFICENT (^^)

If you ever find a chance to visit Surfers Paradise 

(Gold Coast), please feel free to come into our 

showroom and touch these favorite opals of mine ... 

You'll be happy and probably gain lots of good powers 

when you're stepping out of the showroom, guaranteed !!!!

http://www.opal-direct.com/

Alternatively, check out our beautiful 

"rainbow collection" from the link here. 

Have fun today !!

xxxx      Malayvone