Winton Opal Gems
Winton Opal Gems
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Jenny Menadue
2 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Thank you Stephen for my beautiful pieces of opal jewelry. Best prices in Winton and just a lovely shop and person! Even gave my little ones their own little Boulder opals without any charge! Can’t wait to come back again. Was kind enough to mine some more opals to match my gorgeous pendant and custom design and make them for me!
Written 7 October 2020
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Paula Daphne H
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Sept 2020 • Friends
Steven is friendly and gave his time and advice when I asked about fossicking for opals. He has an amazing selection of opals and gems, and the best prices in town.
He also has a free fossicking pit out of the front of his shop so kids can have a go at finding opals.
Steve and shop are real gems...
He also has a free fossicking pit out of the front of his shop so kids can have a go at finding opals.
Steve and shop are real gems...
Written 26 September 2020
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David C
Townsville, Australia3 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
My wife and I dropped in for a visit on a recent holiday. Got talking, asked if they did work on wedding rings. Sure we do. Fitting done on site, then sent to Gold Coast. Great service, great over the phone follow up and for an excellent price. Wedding ring now fits perfectly. FYI they also sell good opal jewellery.
Written 16 November 2022
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Malcolm B
Sydney, Australia241 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
I had a look through this place after having had lunch down the road and waiting to meet up with the tour bus. I was not expecting to find anything particularly interesting but I was mistaken. They had some lovely crystalline galena samples that had been ground into shiny spheres displaying their polycrystalline interiors. I bought one. The security people at Cairns airport were also impressed!
Written 14 July 2017
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WanderingSoul73
Childers, Australia10 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
This was the best place we visited all week!! My son thoroughly enjoyed himself in the fossicking pit and we came home with some lovely boulder opal to work with at the Lapidary club. As well as the fun in the fossicking pit there were magnificent pieces of jewellery for every budget. Even though our purchases were very small we were made to feel very important and Gemma stopped what she was doing to answer all our questions. A must visit. And a huge thank you to Winton Opal Gems for making our trip so memorable. Well worth the drive.
Written 11 December 2017
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pho0pkins
Blackheath, Australia163 contributions
May 2021
as a lover of opals l loved the variety of boudler opal on display in this store and couldnt resist buying one
Written 2 June 2021
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Denise Moore
Townsville, Australia343 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We visited Winton for 4 days in April and went to this opal shop, selling locally mined opals and other gems. The shop has many display cabinets to show. It's so refreshing to see things sold where they actually came from and chat to people that actually produce them. A must-see for part of the Winton experience.
Written 19 May 2019
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thedeaths
Maryborough, Australia130 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
If you want to buy an Opal, big, expensive or small they this shop is able to assist.
The owners supply Australian products, know there products. They also have less expensive items for sale out the front. Kids may enjoy picking up some samples.
The owners supply Australian products, know there products. They also have less expensive items for sale out the front. Kids may enjoy picking up some samples.
Written 14 September 2019
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dave548
Ballarat, Australia120 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Steve and his wife do a great job here as did Steves late father.We have been to the shop twice on a day tour with Outback Pioneers of Longreach.The shop has a video depicting the history of Opal Mining and a good display of Opal Jewellery for sale.They are willing to offer sound and helpful advise.They offer a mail order service through their company Australian Opal Direct out of Winton.If Travelling to Winton come and see Winton Opal Gems
Written 17 October 2018
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Jacquie O
Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia37 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We spent some time talking to the lovely lady who was working here. She was knowledgeable, friendly and very enthusiastic about her gems and stones. We make some purchases and even went back the following day for more!
Written 30 May 2023
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Yes I'm sure they could help you with an opal. They have a great range of stones and jewellery. Also very knowledgeable regarding the area.
Written 11 October 2018
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