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New Arrivals
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal Parcel 505cts GAMBLE rough Knobby & Seam colour/Multicolours & bars 30x28x14mm to 7x5x2mm WAD53
£115.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal Parcel 405cts GAMBLE rough Knobby & Seam colour/Multicolours & bars 24x16x14mm to 7x6x4mm WAD52
£115.00
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Lightning Ridge Black Opal Rough/Rub From the Miners Bench® 11.4cts Gorgeous Very Multi fires 19x18x6mm WAD51
£175.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Seam & Knobby Opal Parcel 220cts With nice colours to cut & explore 20x18x4mm to 6x4x2mm WAD47
£100.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 39cts Stunning Stack of Black base Seams to cut Gorgeous Bright Royal Blues to cut 25x17x8mm to 15x12x6mm WAD45
£100.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 11.5cts Stunning Black base Seam Gorgeous Reds Greens & Multifires in bars 20x14x5mm WAD44
£125.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 12.4cts Stunning Black base Seams to cut Gorgeous Bright Multi fires in bar to cut 26x12x8mm WAD43
£175.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal Parcel 205cts GAMBLE rough Knobby & Seam colour/Multicolours & bars 20x13x11mm to 9x7x5mm WAD39
£100.00
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Lightning Ridge Opal Huge Rough/Rub Dark Base From the Miners Bench® 60cts Broad zones of Orange/Blue fires 39x24x12mm WAD29
£175.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 49cts Big Black base Seams to cut Gorgeous Bright fires in bars to cut 32x15x9mm & 23x22x9mm WAD28
£225.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Dark Seam Opal Parcel 135cts Lots of Potential & Cutters With Bright Multicolours to cut 23x15x9mm to 14x7x5mm WAD27
£140.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Dark & Crystal Opal Parcel 425cts Knobby & Seam Formations with bright Multi colours showing 45x25x20mm to 20x10x10mm WAD26
£125.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Dark Crystal Knobby Opal 3 way split 24cts Bright Blues with some orange/red flashes 20x12x8mm to 18x10x5mm WAD25
£60.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough / Rub Jewellery Grade Crystal opal Suit Inlay Miners Bench® 1.85cts Gorgeous Display of Vibrant Multifires 18x6x1.5mm WAD23
£60.00
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Coober Pedy Opal Rough n Rub Parcel Light & Crystal From the Miners Bench® 125cts Lots Bright Multicolours 17x10x6mm 6x5x2mm WAD22
£135.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Crystal Seam Opal Parcel 90cts Lots of Potential & Cutters Very Bright colours & bars 18x15x7mm to 15x8x7mm WAD21
£120.00
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Lightning Ridge Small Opal Rough/Rub Dark Base Gem Grade From the Miners Bench® 1.65cts Satruation of Vibrant Vivid Yellow/Green dominant Electric fires 9x7x5mm WAD20
£60.00
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Lightning Ridge Opal Rough n Rub Parcel Dark & Crystal From the Miners Bench® 74cts Full of Bright Multifires 22x12x3mm to 7x5x1mm WAD19
£195.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Black & Dark Crystal Knobby Opal Parcel 37cts Lots of Potential & Cutters Lots Bright colours & bars 16x12x4mm to 15x7x4mm WAD17
£105.00
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 28cts Stunning Light Base Pair Cutters Candy® High Grade Bright Yellow/Green dominant Multifires in multi bars both approx 25x12x5mm WAD18
£150.00
New Auction Listings
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 20cts Dark Base Gamble Seam Areas of Bright Blues 20x15x13mm 0626
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Queensland Boulder Matrix opal 30cts rough Winton Nice Sized With Bars to expose & explore 35x20x8mm 0631
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Miners Bench® Opal Friendly Prong / Claw Setting Sterling Silver 925 Adjustable Ring Setting for Round 6mm main stone part set with Cubic Zirconia SETRR131
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Miners Bench® Opal Friendly Prong / Claw Setting Sterling Silver 925 Pendant Setting for 1x Oval 12mmx 10mm main stone part set with Cubic Zirconia SETP530
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Miners Bench® Opal Friendly Prong / Claw Setting Sterling Silver 925 Pendant Setting for 2 x Oval 7mm x 5mm main stones part set with Cubic Zirconia SETP351
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Miners Bench® Opal Friendly Prong / Claw Setting Sterling Silver 925 Pendant Setting for 1x Oval 11mmx8mm main stone part set with Cubic Zirconia SETP07
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Miners Bench® Opal Friendly Prong / Claw Setting Sterling Silver 925 Pendant Setting for 1x Oval 13x9mm main stone part set with Cubic Zirconia SETP06
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Lightning Ridge Opal Crystal Base Seam Rough Rub 2.3cts Stunning Vibrant Multifires 12x9x5mm 0615
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Lightning Ridge Rough Opal 10cts Dark Base Gamble Seam Blues in the bar 24x10x9mm 0621
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Winton Boulder Opal Gemstone 1.4cts Jewellery Grade N6 Body Tone B3 Brightness Stunning Display of Bright Blue & greens Fires 8x7x3mm FB06
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Winton Boulder Opal Gemstone 0.94cts Jewellery Grade N5 Body Tone B3 Brightness Stunning Display of Bright Blue & greens Fires 10x4x2mm FB05
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Queensland Boulder Matrix opal 110cts rough Pair Winton Nice Sized Gorgeous Multi colour Bars to expose & explore 35x22x18mm & 25x20x14mm WAD50
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Winton Boulder Matrix Opal Gem stone 7.10cts Jewellery Grade N5 Body Tone B3 Brightness Stunning Display of Bright Blue Yellow & greens Fires 12.5x11.x6.4mm FB04
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Queensland Boulder Boulder opal 33cts rough / Split Winton showing some nice colours 18x15x9m to 16x14x12mm 0627
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Queensland Boulder Matrix opal 72cts rough Pair Winton Nice Sized With Bars to expose & explore 40x20x8mm & 27x18x6mm WAD49
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Queensland Boulder Matrix opal 530cts rough Parcel Winton Nice Sized With Bars to expose & explore 45x35x30mm & 45x30x25mm WAD48
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Queensland Boulder Boulder opal 15.5cts rough / Split Winton Green dominant Multifires 20x14x10mm & 11x7x6mm 0628
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Queensland Boulder Matrix opal 7.5cts rough / rub Winton Blues & Green fires in the veins 20x15x3mm 0624
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT PRE POLISH SET 200-400-800-1500 GRITS nova
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT PRE POLISH SET 200-400-800-1500 GRITS nova
Other New Products
Other new products including lapidary & makers supplies
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS MK2'S COLOUR CODED LAPIDARY BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT PRE POLISH SET 1500-3000-6000-10000 GRITS nova
£30.00
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURR FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT SINGLE 200 GRIT nova
£7.50
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURR FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT SINGLE 400 GRIT nova
£7.50
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURR FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT SINGLE 800 GRIT nova
£7.50
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURR FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT SINGLE 1500 GRIT nova
£7.50
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PULSAR™ DIAMOND RESIN POINTS LAPIDARY BURRS FOR DREMEL & ROTARY TOOLS 3MM SHAFT PRE POLISH SET 200-400-800-1500 GRITS nova
£25.00
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New for 2024 Diamond Opal Cutting wheel Slicer cutter 45mm Diameter & Only 0.3mm thick blade +FREE 2.35mm MANDREL fit dremel & other Multitools with 2.35mm fittings
£17.50
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1-6mm Keyed Chuck with motor spindle 8mm hole size fits TM=2 Foredom & JoolTool bench polishers / lathes plus others
£17.50
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OPAL FEVER MATE OFM Brown Medium Temperature Dopping Wax for opal & Lapidary 50 Gram Easy break bar Dop Doping
£5.50
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OPAL FEVER MATE OFM Dop Sticks Dopping Doping 4mm diameter 100mm approx length pack of 25
£3.95
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OFM'S PULSAR™ RING MANDREL MULTI FIT FROM 14-25MM SUITABLE FOR MAKING INLAY RINGS
£6.50
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NEW FOR 2024 OFM'S PULSAR™ DIAMOND IMPREGRNATED SPONGE HAND LAPPING PADS SUITABLE FOR MAKING INLAY RINGS SET of 6 Grits 500#, 1000#, 2000#, 3000#, 6000#, 10000#
£45.00
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OFM Lapidary Magnifier head set with LED illuminated head loupe magnifier UK STOCK
£32.50
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH Ultra Fine 2.5 MICRON 1KG Bulk
£65.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH Ultra Fine 2.5 MICRON 400Grams
£35.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH Ultra Fine 2.5 MICRON 200Grams
£18.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE CERIUM OXIDE OPAL / GLASS POLISH Ultra Fine 2.5 MICRON 100Grams
£9.95
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OPAL FEVER MATE Brown Medium Temperature Dopping Wax for opal & Lapidary 400 Gram Easy break bar
£30.00
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OPAL FEVER MATE Brown Medium Temperature Dopping Wax for opal & Lapidary 200 Gram Easy break bar
£16.50
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OPAL FEVER MATE Brown Medium Temperature Dopping Wax for opal & Lapidary 100 Gram Easy break bar
£9.95
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Matt W UK
After many purchases I can safely say opal fever mate never let's you down on both quality and service catering to both beginners and experts and everyone in between with expert friendly staff on hand for advice who could ask for more? Whatever type of opal tickles your fancy matey always has plenty of stock to choose from and always has deals and bargains to grab in the live auctions with quick easy delivery ofm truly has it all
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Sandro Dreher
Bester Opal
Ich bestell jetzt regelmäßig hier … weil ich mir hier sicher sein kann das man hier das bekommt was man bestellt hat und das beste ist hier , das man auf meine Wünsche eingeht und bis jetzt hab ich immer ein mega schönen Rough Opal bekommen für ein sehr guten Preis … ich hatte erst über eBay Opal bestellt aber da gibt es viele Betrüger …. Deswegen bin ich über froh die Seite hier gefunden zu haben und ich bin mir ziemlich sicher das es einer der besten Opal Händler ist …. Vielen Dank für alles
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DONNIE HEACOX
I have been buying rough from OFM for over a year now and I have always been pleased with the product. The quality of the videos is top notch! You get a good solid idea of what you are buying. I have cut some absolutely gem quality "whoppers" from the parcels I have gotten from OFM. Don't think twice about buying here......OFM is the place to go!!!!!! Pictures coming soon of finished pieces!!!
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Thomas Eden
USA customer pleased!
When I first came to this site I wasn't sure about it but after talking to the chat with us members which they are quite helpful and friendly I am sticking with this site for opal purchases. Great deals on here as well Thank you
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Alan Peterson
The Best
I’ve been buying opal of Matey for many years and have always found his opal to be excellent quality and provides a service second to none. All I can say is give them a try you will not be disappointed
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Scott peters
Solid deals
Trusted dealer, I've cut some awesome stones from mateys parcels
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Kerrie
Very happy :)
Very happy to have stumbled upon opalfevermate. I know exactly what I'm buying and at a very reasonable price. Fast delivery and beautiful stones.
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Jake
Spot on!
Top seller 10/10, always great opal and fast delivery
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Deborah Brown
With amazing deals, superb quality, I can not recommend this company enough, novice or professional you will not be disappointed. Daily offers you can't refuse or beat. I challenge you to find a more professional service that will go to great length to ensure your experience is second to none. Thank you so very much
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Wiktoria Pyzio
Really Amazing Opals , they just arrived :)
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Skinnerink
Third time buying from this site and I can safely say one of the best in the opal industry to deal with! Polite, on point and willing to help. Keep up the great work 💪🏻
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Philip Davies
What can i say !
I can’t recommend OFM enough, M is superb, knows his stuff and will bend over backwards to help you. The wins I get in the auctions come sealed up in a bag with all the info, so if you forget about it when you do get around to working the stone you know all about it! Now my top guy for opal and should be yours too.
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George Mahoney
Faithful pictures and video, unbelievable vivid colour bar on this stone, looking forward to seeing what it yields. Really really fast delivery.
Looking forward to having a peek into these stones, really appreciate the videos, helps a lot, and nice to see a UK based Opal rough seller. Ta
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Sean Godfrey
Excellent as usual 👍🏻
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Scott
Blues n greens
Stunning electric greens and blues in seam opal are stones,, 2 cutters, bargain price in mateys auctions
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Philip Davies
What can i say !
I can’t recommend OFM enough, M is superb, knows his stuff and will bend over backwards to help you. The wins I get in the auctions come sealed up in a bag with all the info, so if you forget about it when you do get around to working the stone you know all about it! Now my top guy for opal and should be yours too.
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Fabian Fender
Schnelle Lieferung
Guter Stein. Schneller Versand. Hat alles super geklappt.
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Ronald Schmidt sr
Happy customer from the USA !
My go to company for opal. The opal is bang on every time! Technology isn't my baby, but they are always patient with me. Love the auctions, bidding still gives me a buzz :) Keep up the good work !
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John Jack Jahn
Arrived safe and sound, well packaged
Lookin Great in my ring :)
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Gena Mouncer
Love it . . .
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S, peters
Free win :)
Awesome, I won some opal for Free ON OFM YOU TUBE GIVEAWAYS, THANKS MATEY
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Information, Blogs and Articles on Australian Opal
More Articles & Blogs being added soon . Thanks for reading :)
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Exploring Australia's Black Opal Fields
Martyn Jones @
Black opals are one of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. Known for their stunning play of colors, these opals are highly valued for their rarity and beauty. But where exactly can you find these precious gemstones in Australia? In this blog post, we will explore the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, Grawin, Andamooka, Mintabie, Coober Pedy, and Lambina. -
Unlocking the Mysteries: About OPAL on Mars
Martyn Jones @
Opal, a beautiful gemstone known for its vibrant colors and unique play of light, has long been associated with Earth. However, recent discoveries have revealed that opal can also be found on Mars, our neighboring planet. This revelation has left many people wondering: how is opal found on Mars? Let's explore the fascinating science behind this discovery. -
Why Black Opal is Worth 10x More than White opal: Explained
Martyn Jones @
Opals are known for their mesmerizing play of colors and unique beauty. They come in a variety of colors, with black opal and white opal being two popular choices. However, black opal is often considered more valuable and can be worth up to 10 times more than white opal. So, what makes black opal so special and why is white opal regarded as a lesser gemstone? Let's explore the reasons behind this valuation difference. -
The Wee Warra opal fields of Lightning Ridge A Brief History
Martyn Jones @
Opal mining has a rich history in the Wee Warra area of Lightning Ridge, Australia. This region has been a hub for opal enthusiasts and miners for many years, with a significant opal rush occurring in 2000. Although the opal rush of 2000 has almost mined out the area, there are still a few dedicated mining crews who continue to work in this unique and fascinating location.