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Given the fact Australia produces over 90% of the world’s Opals it is not surprising to find a wealth of specialists dealing in their almost surreal beauty and worth. To ensure authenticity and good workmanship only purchase opals from retailers who are members of the Australian Opal and Gem Industry Association Ltd (AOGIA) or the Jewellers Association of Australia. Pearls from the great Australian pinctada maxima oyster, ranging from gold to snow white, are also big business. Flame Opals, 119 George St, T 9247 3446, http://wwwflameopals. com.au Mon-Fri 0900-1845, Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1130-1700. . Opal Minded, 36-64 George St, T 9247 9885. Daily 1000-1800. Australian Opal Cutters, Suite 10, 4th Floor, 250 Pitt St, T 9261 2442. Gems from the Heart, Shop 33 in the QVB, George St, T 9261 2002. Bunda, Shop 42, Ground Floor, QVB, George St, T 9261 2210. Some of the best and biggest pearls.
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