Ethics and Sustainability

Embracing Ethical and Sustainable Practices with Australian Precious Opals

Consuming consciously is not a new concept. Many of us are educated on how to make eco-friendly and sustainable choices in fashion. However, when it comes to buying jewellery and in particular gemstones, understanding what qualifies as 'ethical' and 'sustainable' can be more challenging.

Our Commitment to Sustainable Opals

As advocates of sustainable practices, we believe in the importance of educating our customers about the ethical principles that guide our business decisions. Our commitment extends beyond helping to preserve the land we source from; it includes ensuring fair treatment of workers and contributing positively to our community. We ensure that no harm comes to people or animals throughout our sourcing and production processes.

Our Unique Approach

As a small, local Aussie business, we work closely with many small miners. This intimate setup allows us to maintain a transparent supply chain and manage our operations more effectively. Our approach reflects the grassroots style prevalent in the Australian opal industry.

Sustainability and Us

We take our connection to the earth seriously. Our journey begins with discovering opal roughs deep within the heart of Australia. The rich history and storytelling that accompany our precious opals add a unique layer to our offerings.
We source our opals using ethical and sustainable methods that result in minimal land disruption.
Preserving ecological balance and harmonising with the Australian Outback is ingrained in our brand’s DNA. We aim to mitigate any negative impacts of our operations and strive to leave a positive legacy.

Ethical Sourcing Practices

We adhere to strict health and safety regulations to ensure safe working conditions for the miners we collaborate with. Our commitment to local communities includes funding various initiatives, such as raffle awards for children and donating opals.
To help reduce our fossil fuel emissions, our operations are powered by solar. We recycle all materials where possible.

Transparency and Quality

We are committed to transparency regarding the origin of our gemstones and the conditions in which they are sourced.
All of our opals remain untreated.
We love that our sustainably sourced opals transfer a unique and unmatched connection from Australian soil to the buyer. Once an opal is discovered, it is designed to bring lasting joy. At Iona Opal, we follow the philosophy of ‘quality over quantity.’ Our buyers typically seek opals that they fall in love with due to colour and Iona Opal’s unique shapes. This results in pieces that customers can treasure forever.

Sustainably Sourced Australian Precious Opals

Feel good about your sustainable style with our Australian opals. We stand for protecting the environment and strive always to tread lightly. We are continually educating ourselves on the most effective ways to do this.