Its symptom is a relentless pursuit of opal, which is Australia's national gemstone ... again" after years with a reputation as either an antique that grandma wore, or as tacky jewellery that ...
especially in Australia where opal production faces a double challenge around both manpower and climate. The show placed some spectacular examples of opal jewels antique and modern, in dialog with ...
“They are gifts from Mother Earth and are, fittingly, Australia’s national gemstone.” Kelly can usually be found prospecting ...