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		Australian Opal Exhibition: Buzz around national gemstone continues to growImage Gallery (18 Images)
					
						 
 
	
							The natural beauty and rising popularity of opal jewellery were recently on display in Queensland at the Australian Opal Exhibition. | Source: Australian Opal Exhibition
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Damien Cody, Managing Director at Cody Opal
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Nadia Neuman of Mondial in Sydney showcases The Celestine at the 2025 Australian Opal Exhibition.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Maxine O’Brien, Australian Opal Exhibition
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Walking the show floor was a special guest, Jade Smith, this year’s Lightning Ridge Opal Queen.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Chris Soklich and Gersande Price of Ellendale Diamonds.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Sebastian and Hanna Deisenberger of Deisenberger Mining.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							It's a family affair for Stephen Turner Black Opals.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Cissy Jia of Opal Story.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Tina and Stephen Combe of Oz Boulder Opals.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Australian Opal Exhibition president Janice Evert.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Max Lane and Satoru Ebina of Clifton Opal.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Peter Sherman and Valia Tenish of Sherman Opal.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Lilo Stadler showcases a stunning blue opal.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							An extensive collection of the country’s most impressive opal and opal jewellery was on display at the Australian Opal Exhibition.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							The Australian Opal Exhibition returns to Southport Sharks on 5-6 August 2026.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							The Australian Opal Exhibition welcomed visitors from around Australia, and organisers will be aiming for more international visitors at future events.
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							The Celestine: Handmade 18-carat gold Andamooka Opal necklace featuring a 20-carat freeform, double-sided gemstone from South Australia.
						
 
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