YOWAH OPAL can only be found at Yowah in an area of approx. 1 sq. mile in the harsh outback of Queensland, Australia. There, millions of years ago, silica solution was trapped within an ironstone concretion and time created colors of rare brilliance and beauty.

Thousands of “Nuts” are found, only a few are blessed with precious opal. Those are cut with great care, dedication and with regards to their individual character. No two stones are the same.

Known as the biggest and most valuable picture opal in the world, the “Angel” weighs 1,280 carats and has quite clearly outlined a remarkable likeness to an angel, complete with wings. It was mined in 1974 by Adolf Barfuss (see Lapidary Journal June 1986).

The method of mining is by opencut as well as by pick and shovel. This is hard back-breaking work and requires a lot of luck. As we are selling directly from our own mines we can offer you opals at very competitive prices and of high quality. We also stock a wide and varied range of specimens.

The Angel of Yowah