Australian Opals - Categories

Australia is home to the world’s most coveted opals, offering an incredible range of colours, patterns, and origins. Our Australian Opal Categories page is designed to help you explore the unique characteristics of each opal type and field, whether you're a collector, jeweller, or gemstone enthusiast.

From the brilliant white and crystal opals of Coober Pedy, to the intense black opals of Lightning Ridge, and the stunning boulder opals from Queensland, each category has its own charm and value. Australian opals are prized not only for their natural beauty but also for their durability and play of colour—qualities that make them truly exceptional.
 

On this page, you'll find curated opal categories that highlight specific regions and varieties. This includes white opals, crystal opals, black opals, boulder opals, and rarer finds from Lambina, Mintabie, and Andamooka. Whether you're looking for finished stones, rubs, or specimens for jewellery, our structured categories make it easy to browse and discover opals by type and origin.

Each listing provides detailed information on the stone’s shape, size, colour pattern, and field of origin, ensuring full transparency and confidence in your selection. Many of our opals are cut in-house and shown live during our cutting sessions, offering a true insight into the stone’s journey from rough to finished gem.

Browse our Australian Opal Categories below and uncover the diversity and brilliance that make Australian opals world-renowned. Whether you’re buying your first stone or adding to a growing collection, there’s something here for every level of experience.