South Australia has a varied geology, which has provided a favourable environment for many different types of minerals and gems. South Australia is well known for its opal deposits; however, it also has a plethora of other minerals and gems. Read more »

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Tasmania is not known for a single marquee gemstone in the way Queensland is for sapphire
or Lightning Ridge for opal, yet it has a rich and varied gemstone story. Read more »

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The advent of the Victorian gold rush from the 1850s onward also led to the discovery of a remarkable variety of gem minerals, such as sapphire and ruby, as well as diamond, gems not usually associated with Victoria in modern times. Read more »

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Western Australia’s gemstone reputation has long rested on its world-renowned fancy colour diamonds from the Kimberley region, together with pearls and pearl shell from the state’s northwest. Read more »

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For more than a century, Australia has been a titan in the global sapphire market. Read more »

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Western Australia’s Argyle Mine is synonymous with Australian diamonds. Arguably, this is for good reason. Read more »

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Pearling has a long and fascinating history in Australia. In the late 19th century, pearl luggers traversed the waters around Broome in search of Pinctada maxima, the large oyster prized not for its pearls but for its lustrous mother-of-pearl shell. Read more »

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More than a striking gemstone, Australian opal holds a unique place in the nation's identity. Read more »

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Australia’s ancient landscape hosts rock formations dating back billions of years, making it an important location for geological research. Australia is home to hundreds of varieties of gemstones; however, a few gemstones have become a unique part of the country's history. Read more »

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Hidden behind clouds of economic uncertainty, bureaucratic red tape, and workforce challenges, there’s a bright future on the horizon for the Australian opal industry. DAMIEN CODY provides a framework for reaching the maximum potential of opal. Read more »

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Tourmaline - this ever-growing and complex group of gemstones fascinates and frustrates us in equal measure. Read more »

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Topaz is most recognised now for its vibrant shades of blue; however, this wasn’t always the case. Read more »

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Aquamarine has been mesmerising people for centuries; however, when it comes to the throne of sea-blue gemstones, there are many challengers. Read more »

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Campbell Bridges was a world-renowned geologist, gemmologist, gemstone dealer, and prospector who made a tremendous impact on the world of gemmology. Read more »

Andrew Cody was a formidable figure in the gemstone industry. His contributions significantly progressed the Australian opal industry. Read more »