The world’s finest uncut opal, a 998-gram gem called the Fire of Australia, has gone on permanent public display for the first time since its discovery more than 60 years ago. Valued at more than $675 ...

A giant opal that weighs nearly 12,000 carats received a six-figure bid at an auction in Anchorage, Alaska. The precious stone, which is split in two, was sold for $143,750 on Sunday by Alaska Premier ...

The red dirt in central Australia might be a close mimic for the red surface of Mars, suggests research that sheds light on how opals formed in the land Down Under. Precious opal is Australia’s ...

Once maligned, the Australian gemstones have become much prized, fuelled by scarcity and a growing obsession among high-jewellery houses and collectors. Reason to smile: Starry Starry Night Cocktail ...

The influx of Chinese migrants during Australia’s gold rush of the 1850s is well documented. But more than 120 years later, a smaller and lesser-known wave arrived, during what became known as the ...