The 2024 Australian Opal Awards winners were announced on Friday evening at a gala event in Lightning Ridge, attended by more than 250 people.

Khroma by Artisan Bespoke Jewellers- Winner of the $15,000 Open Prestige Jewellery Award.

Once Upon a Time by Blennerhassett Fine Jewellers - Winner of the Freeform Jewellery Award.

Outback Opal Hunters by Dean Walker Designs - Winner of Designer Wear for Men.

Ridge Rose by Katharina Zimmer - Winner of the Masterpiece Opal Carving Award.

Fire Bird by Otto Jewellery - People’s Choice Award and a Highly Commended in the Open Prestige Jewellery Award.

Vection by Andrew Duncan - Highly Commended in the Designer Wear for Men Award.

Cerulean Crest by Kaitlyn McWilliams - Highly Commended in the Masterpiece Opal Carving Award.

Scallop by Penny-Ann Clark - Highly Commended in the Freestyle Opal Carving.

Seahorses by Pauline Bai - Highly Commended in the Jewellery Hand Sketches.