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Peter Christianos Jnr. launches www.opalsinformation.com - Coober Pedy Regional Times, Febuary/March 2009.
Brochure published by the Jewellery Association of Australia.
By Brian Senior published in the AGSO Journal Of Australian Geology & Geophysics, 1998.
A full page magazine advertisement promoting Opal Jewellery by Blennerhassett Jewellers of Perth.
A New Model for the origin of precious Opal by Byron Deveson
11/11/2009
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By B.R. Senior, D.H. McColl, B.E. Long, & R.J. Whiteley in the BMR Journal of Australian Geology & Geophysics 1977.
The Uber Material World - from East to West, the globe's fashion capitals are awash with new money that is defining the luxury landscape. By Victoria Gomelsky in COUTURE International Jeweler, 2008.
Major provisions of the Opal Mining Act - Information Sheet from the Office of Minerals & Energy Resources SA, September 2002.
A guide for visitors to the outback opal mining town and especially for nature lovers, produced by Warwick & Margaret Schofield.
Gallery Brochure contains profiles of the artists & jewellers who participated in the Exhibition held in Winton, June 29-July 15 2009, during the 5th Opal Symposium.
Can Granny's favourite gem shine again? - IPO Watch by Tony Featherstone, BRW, June/July 2008.
In Colour - ICA Magazine Summer 2008.
Mars Opals suggest water disappeared more recently, Softpedia, October 2008.
What is an Opal? - Single page flyer produced by the Ausralian Opal & Gem Industry Association.
SA Business Journal, June 2007.
A handful of Australian pioneers are pushing the stone's luxury potential to the world, FW Flash.
By Brian R. Senior and Lewis T. Chadderton in The Australian Gemmologist, 2007.
By Jack Towsend in the MESA Journal April 2004.
'$260,000 not enough for giant Opal' - The Advertiser, July 2008.
This Japanese company is trying to create Opal in space over a 4 month period as opposed to more than 5 million years.
A guide for visitors to the area, produced by Warwick & Margaret Schofield.
Opal may be beautiful, but it just can't shake its reputation for bad luck..By D. Douglas Graham in Colored Stone Magazine July/August 2001.
Showcasing SA Heritage places - confirmed 6 March 2008.
By Dr Simon R. Pecover,Managing Director - Pan Gem Resources (Aust) Pty Ltd, July 2005.
Article by David Federman taken from Gem Gallery in the Silverstyles H.K.magazine September 2007.
A guide for visitors to the town and surrounds, produced by Warwick & Margaret Schofield.
Report by Zoe Nelson, interviews with Drago Panich and Con Retsas, 2003.
By David Horizon, CEO of Opal Horizon, May 2001.
'Dare to Shine' the entire 28 page issue, includes Winners & Finalists plus the Opal Jewellery given by Australia to Crown Princess Mary & Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark.
This study guide to accompany Opal Fever, a documentary by Piper Films, has been written for secondary students. It provides information and suggestions for learning activities.
'Harold Hodges’ Opal Teeth' Vol.2(1) Autumn 2005
Coober Pedy Regional Times June/July 2007.

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