Opal Odyssey

What I Love Most About Making Jewellery

It’s always such a special feeling when someone tells me how much they love their piece. Knowing something I’ve made brings joy to someone else — that’s what makes it all worth it.

Coral Bay Drift ~ A Whisper of Light and Sea

Coral Bay Drift glows with seafoam greens and coral hues, shaped in a smooth triangular form. A hand-polished Australian opal echoing the calm and clarity of ocean light.

Australian Opals: The Gemstone of Light and Fire

No gemstone captures light like opal. Discover why Australia produces the world’s finest opals — and what makes each region’s stones so beautifully unique.

Pilbara Fire ~ The Heart of Desert Light

Pilbara Fire glows with vivid orange, green, and blue flashes across a sleek silver band. A handcrafted Australian opal ring inspired by the raw beauty of the desert.

What Is Opalised Wood – and Why It’s So Captivating

From ancient trees to shimmering jewels, opalised wood tells a story millions of years in the making — Australia’s natural history, preserved in brilliant colour and light.

Bass Strait Surge ~ A bloom of light and sea

Bass Strait Surge shimmers with coral, aqua, and golden hues in a radiant floral pendant. Handcrafted from solid Australian opals, it captures the light and spirit of the sea.

The Magic of Opal Fossils: Nature’s Time Capsules

Australia’s opal fossils are among the rarest treasures on Earth—prehistoric bones, shells, and plants transformed into fire and colour. Here’s the story behind nature’s most beautiful time capsules.

Bay of Fires Crest ~ Where Ocean Light Meets Design

Bay of Fires Crest glows with sea-blues and golden coral hues, framed in a fluid gold design that mirrors ocean waves. A hand-polished Australian opal pendant of serene beauty.

Sydney Shimmer ~ Elegance Shaped by Light

Sydney Shimmer glows with coral pinks and ocean blues, framed by diamond-like brilliance. A hand-crafted Australian opal bracelet inspired by the light and movement of Sydney’s coast.

Come and Visit Iona – See the Magic in Action

Ever wondered how an opal becomes a piece of fine jewellery? Visit Iona Opal Australia in Townsville to see the magic of real opal cutting and crafting — Get in touch to arrange your visit.