All of the opals in our jewellery are solid black or crystal opal from our mines in Lightning Ridge, Australia.

Opal is a soft gem that sits on the Mohs scale between 5 to 6.5, this means that your stone needs to be treated with care. Please be careful not to knock or bump your jewellery don't wear it whilst swimming or when your hands are in any sort of liquid that could damage your stone or precious metal.

Our solid Australian opals can not be destroyed by water.

To clean your piece only use warm soapy water, or take it to a professional jewellery cleaner. Over time all jewellery will oxidize due to every day wear and exposure. To bring your piece back to its original state gently wash it in warm soapy water, dry it really well and give it a good polish with your polishing cloth.

One of the easiest ways to work out your ring size is to measure the inner diameter of a ring you already own, then double check it with the chart below.

Or drop into a jeweller and ask them to measure your finger size, if you are in Brisbane or Lightning Ridge we would happily check your sizing for you message us via this website or on social media.

If the below chart doesn't have your sizing please reach out as I can make a ring in a size that fits you perfectly.

Diameter 15.7mm size 5 or J1/2

Diameter 16.1mm size 51/2 or L

Diameter 16.5mm size 6 or M

Diameter 16.9mm size 61/2 or N

Diameter 17.3mm size 7 or O

Diameter 17.7mm size 71/2 or P

Diameter 18.1mm size 8 or Q

Diameter 18.5mm size 81/2 or Q1/2

Diameter 18.9mm size 9 or R1/2

Diameter 19.4mm size 91/2 or S1/2

Diameter 19.8mm size 10 or T1/2

Diameter 20.2mm size 101/2 or U1/2

Diameter 20.6mm size 11 or V1/2

Diameter 21.0mm size 11 1/2 or W1/2 

This is our very favourite thing to do!!!

Are you looking for a particular stone?

Maybe we can help, we have a gorgeous selection of opal stones in our collection just waiting to be turned into a piece of jewellery especially for you!

Please note that we no longer set other peoples stones, if you'd like to know why head over to the tab "can you make a piece of jewellery with my opal" tab it explains why..

Also please have a look at the style of jewellery I make, and if you are wanting something made by me make sure its within my range of skills.

And please don't ask me to copy another jewellery artists work with our stones, it's unethical and not the right thing to do. If you like a certain artists style reach out to them I am sure they will be happy to help!

Thanks Lisa x

If you are interested please reach out to us either here on our website or email via opalminerandsilversmith@outlook.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Due to the handmade nature of the jewellery we make there is a no refunds or returns policy on our pieces.

If there is any fault in terms of workmanship with our jewellery we will personally assess it case by case.

This does not include change of mind, accidental damage or breakages, tarnished or faded pieces or chipped stones.

Over the years, I've had the honour of setting some truly special opals for people - stones found on family trips, gifts from loved ones, or treasures discovered in the Ridge.

As much as I adore working with sentimental gems, recently a few have sadly broken during the setting process. It's a heartbreaking thing to happen, especially when the stone carries so much meaning.

Because of this, I've made the decision to no longer take on other peoples opals for setting. It's never easy to say no, but it's the kindest choice - both for the stones & the stories they hold.

Thank you for understanding & for continuing to support the pieces we create with our own stones, Lisa