Australian Opal is considered one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world. Each opal is unique; it cannot be made, it can only be discovered in mines far away. Millions of years old, it is naturally rare and scarce, not something man made or fabricated by a machine. The rarity of the stones makes them difficult to find, and only discovered by miners in some of the harshest environments in the world. Fortunately, opal collectors have Opals & Gems of Australia, an international opal authority and boutique where every opal and gem is hand selected.

"Each opal we buy must have the quality and color we demand," according to owners Hayden & Carmen Ross. "We are known for carrying one of the finest selections of opal jewelry anywhere." Opals & Gems of Australia has over 50 years of long established relationships with miners, cutters, and manufacturers allowing us to buy directly from these sources and cherry pick the finest gems available at the best prices.

Hayden Ross is reopening a store at the Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, California in July 2010. Our customers can once again enjoy shopping for the finest opals, opal jewelry, precious and semi-precious gems, and other exotic gemstone fine jewelry as they have enjoyed since 1988 when we first opened at this beautiful beachfront resort. Or, you may shop from the comfort of your own home on our online boutique, and with free shipping on all orders. Please feel free to contact us as only a few items from our collection are available online.

Hayden and Carmen Ross