Where else is Opal sourced from and how does it compare to Australian Opal?

Precious Opals are beautiful wherever they are found. Indonesia, Ethiopia, USA, Mexico & Brazil produce around 10% of annual output in commercial quality stones. In comparison, Australia’s Opal deposits are huge, more diverse, and capable of guaranteeing future supply to the world market. The global jewellery market is saturated, particularly with gold and diamond jewellery, without a stable and continuous supply any coloured gemstone will fail to find broad appeal and market recognition.