Opal Collection

Opal gem with opal rock
The polished gem is from an unknown locality while the rough specimen of opal rock comes from Baracoo River, Queensland, Australia

Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Tour of Australia - Alice Springs
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving the home of Mrs Elsie Jenkins in Alice Springs after viewing her famous collection of opals. Date: 1963

Illustration of opal in rough form

Opal Boulder, Queensland Australia
KEL-1424 OPAL - Boulder, Queensland, Australia Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Zodiac Charms Libra
(opal)

Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur
NUL104370 Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur; 17.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection.

Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Some time since a remarkable discovery of regal insignia was made on the property of a landowner at La Fuente de Guarrazar

Design for a pendant with violets, enamelled gold with an opal, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for a pendant with violets, enamelled gold with an opal, c.1905

Design for a pendant with a woman with dragonfly wings, of gold, rubies, opals and enamel, c.1905

Offbeat Outback
Mining landscape, The Landscape around Coober Pedy, South Australia, is filled with piles of gravel from the hundreds of holes dug in search of Opals Coober Pedy South Australia June 2012

The Opal Sea
A seascape oil painting under a bright, blue sky, with a foreground stony shoreline of rocks and seaweed. Date: circa 1919

Missale Romanum
A picture of the Missale Romanum, the liturgical book of the Roman Rite that contains the texts and rubrics for the celebration of the Mass

Vase, 1878-1910 (glass)
MAN430889 Vase, 1878-1910 (glass) by Powell, Harry James (1853-1922); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pattern No. 829, Whitefriars Glass Ltd;); © Manchester Art Gallery

Ritual Peg (phurbu), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Peg (phurbu), 17th century

Art Nouveau multi-gem and enamel Glycines tour-de-cou
3931124 Art Nouveau multi-gem and enamel Glycines tour-de-cou, 1900 (tourmaline & opal with plique-A-jour enamel, garnet & rubies set in gold) by Wolfers

Ah Yum, 5th April 1884 (pencil on paper with opalised glass frame)
622688 Ah Yum, 5th April 1884 (pencil on paper with opalised glass frame) by Australian School, (19th century); 20.2x13.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed with the initials W. H)

Gem bracelets in sapphire, diamond, turquoise, pearl and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gem brooches in diamond, pearl, enamel, opal and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Fifty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring and bracelet in diamond, pearl, opal, sapphire and emerald. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Thirty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, rin, and bracelet in diamond, opal, pearl and sapphire. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet and ring
Ten guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, bracelet, ring in sapphire, opal, diamond, jade, and enamel. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Cuff links and shirt studs in gold and enamel, opal, sapphire, diamond, turquoise and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Fine gem rings in ruby, diamond, turquoise and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Opal flower, Lachenalia aloides var. aloides (Lachenalia luteola). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Interior of an opal mine in Hungary (chromolitho)
2788861 Interior of an opal mine in Hungary (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of an opal mine in Hungary)

Gems
LLM456770 Gems by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gems. Illustration from The National Encyclopaedia (William Mackenzie, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Haloids, oxides, rock-salt, atacamite, opal (colour litho)
2797887 Haloids, oxides, rock-salt, atacamite, opal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haloids, oxides, rock-salt, atacamite, opal)

Prize Horses at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1613077 Prize Horses at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Horses at the Agricultural Hall, Islington)

Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving)
1104919 Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Louises Wedding Gifts)

American advert for McCray Refrigerators - Snow White Opal Glass. Food compartments with run an electric motor with nickel-plated trimmings lined with white opal glass

Offbeat Outback
Purpose built church for the movie Godess of 1967 that is still standing in the middle of the opal fields at Lightning Ridge NSW Australia. The church is built of corrugated iron

Mineraux - minerals
A variety of minerals including amethyst quartz, fluorine, agate and beryl. Date: 1930

Opal Diamond Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-, male

Partially Frozen Spillway Lake At Sunset; Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

Precious stones including agate, onyx, opal and sardonyx.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Opal mining area in Coober Pedy in the South Australian Outback

Opal Mine Air Shaft in Australian

Stuart Highway, Coober Pedy
Stuart Highway, opal mining next to the road. Coober Pedy, South Australia

Australia outback opal fields coober
view of the breakaways north of coober pedy in the australian outback. this area contains the biggest australian opal fields

Mrs Roosevelt is escorted by Commandant Pauline Gower as she meets Air Transport Auxiliary pilots. From left: Mrs Opal Anderson, Miss Jane Plant and Miss Virginia Farr

Window glass, Plate 203, showing a range of decorative styles. Date: circa 1880s

Electric ceiling pendant & bracket lights 1929
A variety of ceiling and wall light fittings, two way bracket light, candelabra, ceiling light with opaque opal panes hanging with brass or bronze chains, and a strange light with loose material

Necklace pendants and earrings 1929
Sapphire and diamond necklace pendants and long drop earrings, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929

Various Precious Stones
1. RUBY 2. EMERALD 3. GARNET 4. LAPIS LAZULI 5. TURQUOISE 6. DIAMOND 7&8. GOLD 9. SILVER 10. TOPAZ 11. SAPPHIRE 12. AMETHYST 13. OPAL 14. AGATE. Date: circa 1870

Dainty frock of opal hues, page of instructions in a brochure, Dy-o-la Dyes. Date: 1920s

Advert for Mappin & Webb jewellery 1904
Selection of Art Nouveau jewellery, including pendants, brooches and scarf pins. 1904

Opal
Illustration of a Opal

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Opal: The Enchanting Gemstone of Australia Opal, a mesmerizing gemstone renowned for its captivating play of colors, holds a special place in the world of precious stones. With its ethereal beauty and unique characteristics, it has fascinated humans for centuries. Originating from various regions across the globe they can predominantly found in Australia. Opal mining towns like Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge have become synonymous with this magnificent gem. From opal rocks to opal boulders, these natural wonders hide within them an array of vibrant hues that seem to dance under the light. One notable encounter between royalty and opals occurred during Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Tour of Australia when she visited Alice Springs. She was presented with an exquisite piece featuring an opal gem by local artisans as a symbol of Australian heritage and beauty. In its rough form, illustrated through stunning illustrations, one can truly appreciate the raw allure hidden within each stone. The intricate patterns formed by nature make every piece unique and awe-inspiring. The charm of zodiac symbols is further enhanced when adorned with opals. Libra charms glisten with elegance as they harness the energy associated with this birthstone - bringing balance and harmony into their wearer's life. Just as enchanting as it sounds is "The Opal Sea, " where waves appear frozen in time, shimmering with iridescent blues and greens reminiscent of underwater treasures waiting to be discovered. Opals have also made their mark on historical artifacts such as Missale Romanum - a liturgical book containing prayers used during Masses throughout history. Their presence among other minerals showcased in Mineraux collections highlights their significance in both aesthetic appeal and cultural importance.