Opals, associated with the zodiac sign Libra, are known for their emotional healing and creativity-boosting powers. Artists often use them to overcome creative blocks, while spiritual practitioners ...

While we love the classic gift of jewelry, it’s time to add a new spin to the meaning behind your gem-tastic gift. We’ve created an illustrated guide to gemstones — complete with what each gem ...

GOLD COAST, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world’s largest online auction website for natural Opals and Gemstones has announced two new auction formats. The ‘Auctioneers Pick’ which runs every ...

Lightning Ridge is a small mining town outside of New South Wales, Australia renowned for its black opal, which can sell for over $10,000 per carat. But even for an expert miner, finding high-quality ...

A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on Sunday. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via ...

An advertisement on eBay earlier this month screamed the news: “WOW RARE FIND…TRUE NEVADA BLACK PRECIOUS OPAL…THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR…YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” The bidding started at ...

Geologists were astounded to discover a rich, natural opal deposit almost 9,800 feet above sea level. The villagers in Wollo, Ethiopia, made the discovery almost 9,800 feet above sea level. Their ...

What first appeared as precious gemstones unearthed from an opal field in Australia turned out to be the opalized fossils of a previously unnamed dinosaur. The dinosaur was named Weewarrasaurus pobeni ...