Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Show Your Love With Opals

Sourced from an ancient inland ocean that is estimated to be 100 million years old, each individually cut and collected opal is completely unique and it is their swirling sparkles and transient shades of turquoise that make them so special.

Over 95 per cent of the world’s opals are from Australia and we are lucky enough to have one of the most prestigious suppliers based right here in Airlie Beach.

Having uncovered a $1.2 million treasure trove of opals on a hunt that was documented in a reality TV series on the Discovery Channel, owner of Opal Earth Sofia Andreou, looks forward to welcoming you to her local store.

For the past 62 years, the Andeou family has been a prominent name in the opal industry and each custom-made, award-winning ready-made piece of jewelry is hand-crafted by experts that the family has a long-standing relationship with.

Shop Manager, Joseph King, said that an opal is one of the most magical gems to give a loved one for any special occasion, especially Valentine’s Day.

“Of all the stones in all the world, the only thing more beautiful than the opal is the ladies that wear it,” he said.

“While a diamond might be a girl’s best, an opal is a lady’s best friend.”

Every customer at Opal Earth will be welcomed into the store and treated to personal service that can assist everyone from an opal connoisseur to a novice looking for something special.

From necklaces to pendants, earrings to rings, bracelets, and almost anything your heart desires - whatever your taste, passion, or persuasion, you can find it at Opal Earth.

How to pick the perfect piece:

• Find out what style she likes – you can choose between a light or a dark gem and each piece holds every colour of the rainbow

• Would she prefer a gold or silver setting, perhaps check other pieces of jewellery she owns

• If purchasing a ring, quietly find out your loved one’s ring size, you can bring another ring in if you like

Images:

1: Opal Earth owner Sofia Andreou models one of the unique opal necklaces

2: Airlie Beach Store Manager, Joseph King, looks forward to greeting you

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