Have you ever wanted to know how to judge an opal’s quality?  In part two of Giulians’ opal discovery, lets take a look at the different qualities that make a great opal. In a previous post, I hinted that there are many factors that go into determining a quality natural Australian opal.  However, it is important […]

Did you know that Opal is the birthstone of October?  To celebrate this month of opal, we would like to share with you a little information about this amazing gemstone, and why we are so passionate about it here at Giulians! What is opal, and how is it formed? Opal is a form of hydrated […]

Ever wondered what Gary gets up to on his days off?  Golf, gardening and… this! Last year Gary was tasked with making a commemorative plaque for a friend’s retirement.  Using some specimen grade ‘boulders’, Gary got on the power tools in his front yard.  His youngest son Liam, who is a keen photographer, captured some […]

Sometimes, an opal just speaks to you. This intense natural Australian opal, from Lightning Ridge in NSW, did exactly that.  Within weeks of its arrival, Gary had formed an idea, which then progressed into a finalised design, featuring flowers, butterflies and 24ct gold beadwork.  Below is a gallery of images capturing this design evolution. This design […]