Designers jewelry ✨✨

Designing jewelry is passion, my life and my happiness.

I am so happy and lucky to be able to do this as profession, make comfortable living for the past 25 years !!✨

To view more, please visit our website.

http://www.gemstory.com.au
https://www.opal-direct.com

xxxx   Malayvone Souvannavong

Original Opal, Original Design.

We create opal jewelry with passion  (^^)

All our opal jewelry is handmade and 

truly 'one and only'  ...

And there is always a story behind each individual 

beautiful opal jewelry.

This beautiful solid Australian boulder opal loose stone 

which our customer has selected ...

We provide all necessary details and exact measurements of an opal to begin with, then we ask what kind of material (materials) they request.

The budget, time frame (how long they can wait), the usage (how they'll use opal jewelry), etc ...  

At the same time, we provide information on 

how they should look after the opal jewelry, 

ways to clean it and to love it, that opal in this quality 

can not be replaced with money.

More we discuss with our customers, 

more they'll understand & appreciate their opal 

so we must do our best to keep 'opal lovers' happy 

in our business. 

That how we should be running our business 

if to deal with beautiful opal !! 

Now, these are from the same opal field in Queensland.

One customer would like to have them all fr herself

and I am going to design a pendant & a ring ...

Beautiful Australian boulder opal 

can never be this pretty !!!

For more details ... 

https://www.opal-direct.com

xxxx       Malayvone

I love to draw !!!!

This is a precious, unique and very pretty 

gemstone no like others !!!

https://www.opal-direct.com

Natural Australian quality boulder opal 

usually comes in  :

Free shape,

Large size,

Vivid color,

Strong character,

Uneven surface,

Its beauty is incredibly fascinating.

And my mission is to treat this beautiful gemstone 

with extra love & care, turn it into something really special 

to wear as 'jewelry' and find the right home, 

as well as the right person who'll take 

a good care if it lifetime ...

  

I love drawing, draw with love and compassion, 

draw to create a wonderful thing which will share the happiness forever, to the whole wide world !!!!!

LOVE MY JOB  (^^)

xxxx      Malayvone

How to buy OPAL ?!?

 

 



How can you see the difference between 'REAL' and 'FAKE' 

when buying opals or even any other gems?

 

Well, it's very hard to say, so please read

attached information here ...

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au/how-to-buy-opal.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many gemstone dealers will try and use

'unfamiliar words' to explain,

when they're sersuading you to buy one.

 

But how much can you really understand

what they're saying??

 

It would be best that you go around, touch and see

more than a million piece of gems, then you may not

make mistakes in SELECTING ONE  (^^;)

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, it's impossible to do that ...

 

Life is too short !!!

That is why it's important to learn ... Please read this.

 

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

 

 

Four images I am showing in this particular BLOG ...

Can you tell which image is

NOT NATURAL OPAL ?!?

 

(if you guess it right, I have to kiss you on a cheek, haha!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyway, the point here is that gemstones are very tricky

when it comes to "How to buy the right one" ...

If you know that your opal is not 100% natural,

just partially real & you're happy with it,

sure I have nothing against your pick.

 

Only if you do not want to be tricked by those who's 

selling opals to you, it's always better to learn first!!!

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au

 

 

 

Australian Opal - especially Black Opal &

Boulder Opal is so rare ... increasing values.

We are here to guide you to the right path, i

n how to select good opal without making mistakes!!

 

Gold Coast is beautiful today ♪♪

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPAL EXPERIMENT ...

 

 

 

For those who's not familiar with Ethiopian Hydrophane Opal, please see the link below.

 

http://www.jtv.com/library/ethiopian-hydrophane-opal,default,pg.html

 

 

 

G'day from Gold Coast, Australia. 

Our new experiment on solid opal is

"Using Food Coloring Liquid" !! 

 

 

 

Not sure what it says but it seems very strong and powerful liquid ... strong enough to get your fingers smudged easily

.

 

 

 

The chosen one (for experimenting ...)

would be these beautiful pieces.

 

 

Top - Ethiopian Hydrophane Opal (8.27ct)

Bottom - Australian White Opal (7.00ct)





 

 

 

Both to be placed in a clear glass bowl and ready to be soaked into Food Coloring ... (^^;)  

 

 

 

Remember, left is Ethiopian Hydrophane Opal

and the right, is Australian White Opal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here we go !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After 10 minutes of waiting ... This is what happened !!!

 

Top - Ethiopian Opal

Bottom - Australian Opal

 

You can clearly see how the whole image is changed in Ethiopian Hydrophane Opal, it sucked the coloring liquid and became another unique piece of opal !!!!! Nothing's been affected / done to Australian White Opal ... Stays the same.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well  .... (as expected), look what happened to my fingers. It's a small price to pay when considering what we have learnt from our OPAL EXPERIMENT and that how powerful the "food coloring" is ... hehehe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, the point here is "be careful" when you wear an Ethiopian Opal ... Your body acid, your colorful clothes and many other things can easily change your OPAL!!  

 

We will let you know what happens next, after trying to get its color and beauty back ... In the mean while, have fun today!!!  

 

 

Japanese Blog  :     http://www.gemstory.com/weblog/2013/04/post_1103.html

 

 

 

xxxx   Malayvone

 

 

New Brecelets 2013

 

Hello From Gold Coast ♪

 

Beautiful sunset gave us warm feelings...

 How can we express this special happiness to you?  

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, let's share the brand new items of our hand-made jewellery brand bijew !
 

 

  

 

☆ OPAL, AMETHYST, RHODLITE & CARNELIAN BEAD BRACELET ☆

 

 

Australian Boulder Opal enhances Amethyst in the center makes the whole image brighter !!

 

With other multi - color semi precious gemstones such as

Rhodolite, Carnelian, Green Aventurine and Rose Quartz

represents eternal happiness ♪

 

 

 

 

 

 

★ RED AGATE, ROSE QUARTZ & WATERMELON QUARTZ BEADS BRACELET ★

 

A lovely colour combination ♪

 

Red Agate is a symbolic of "protection"

 and carnelian is known as a passionate gemstone.

I'm sure any girl would like to have this pretty design! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

★ AMETHYST, ROSE QUARTZ & CARNELIAN BEADS BRACELET ★

 

A candy color bracelet but not too sweet looking,

more of feminine design !!

 

Richly use of Amethyst is the main charactor in this item,

but all other materials make the whole image very feminine,

 eye catching and luxurious ♪

 

 

 

You can also see more hand-made accessory collections of bijew

FROM HERE !!!

 

 

Find your "One and Only"

 

 

Have a lovely afternoon ♪♪♪

 

 

xxx Noriko

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLUE POWER !!!

 

BLUE  ...  It is the color of  'peace and tranquility'. Its cool, calming effect makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep well at night. 

 

 

 

 

Remember when we lie down on our backs and look into a bright blue cloudless sky ... feeling so calm and relaxed? That's what this color does, helping both physical and mental relazation, reduces stress and creating a sense of peace ...

 

 

 

 

Also BLUE COLOR is known for trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and tranquil, doesn not like to make a fuss or a coflict ... so if you are seeking for a harmony in daily life, then wear something with blue !!!

 

 

 

 

This color represents 'confidence' as well, therefore when you carry a little charm or when wearing a lovely blue color accessory, your confidence will increase and your voice will be heard. Take a control & act fast when there is a chance!!
 

xxxx    Malayvone

REAL or FAKE ??!!?



Here is 'BEAUTIFUL OPALS'...

The only sad thing about this opal is, it's not 100% natural. This is all DOUBLET OPAL.

Some dealer may say "IT'S REAL"...but what they meant is that an opal has been cut/sliced, glued on another layer and color has been enhanced to look better than its original condition!!

So, you can be the judge... do you call it is

still real or not real??

Another sad thing about this, is that opal's beauty is not 'forever'. The moisture or natural air can change or lose its beauty, so its quality usually can not be guaranteed...

If you are a smart buyer, sure you'll understand how to select one in future!! Please buy smart.

  xxxx   Malayvone