Our story


 

 

Thanks for dropping by our online store! We are so excited you’re here!
You’re here because you love Opal and you value the quality of unique hand crafted pieces of jewellery.  You love that behind every opal there’s an intriguing story from gem formation to being dug out of the ground by the miner!
Everyone deserves fine jewellery in their jewellery box.  You’ve definitely come to the right place!
So here’s a bit more about us!
 
Opal mining, Opal fields, Coober Pedy, South Australia, Out back, Natural Australian Opal, Kimberley Opal
My husband Shannon grew up on the Opal fields of Coober Pedy, South Australia. His father caught ‘Opal fever’ and set out to the Opal fields taking the family with him.
             
Coober Pedy is a small town with a population of approximately 3500 people located in the outback of South Australia. It is a 9 hour drive from the states capital city Adelaide.  Opal was first found in Coober Pedy in 1915 and has since then been a leading provider of opal. 
Opal mine, Kimberley Opal, Opal fields, Natural Opal, Genuine Australian Opal, Coober Pedy, South Australia
Shannon at the age of eight would find left over pieces of opal (potch and colour) and try and sell them to tourists whilst waiting for his father to finish work at the bus station.  At 16 he was opal mining with his brother and at 21 Shannon learnt the art of jewellery making. 
 
Coober Pedy South Australia Kimberley Opal Natural Australian Opal
Together we have opal fever and are passionate about Opal and the opal fields of Coober Pedy.  We love the joy beautiful opal brings.  Shannon & I have three young beautiful daughters so only do some mining but visit the field regularly.  We source our opal from our friends, the miners, in Coober Pedy.  All our jewellery is handcrafted by Shannon on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.  
 
Coober Pedy Opal Fields Kimberley Opal Natural Australian Opal
Are you looking for that stand out piece of opal?
The family heirloom to pass on to your children or grandchildren?
Head over to our contact page and tell us what you’re looking for, otherwise have a look and fall in love with our collection.  Happy shopping.
And remember, be the colour you want to see in the world,
 Kimberley xx  
 
 The Breakaways, Coober Pedy, South Australia, Kimberley Opal, Natural Australian Opal