Opals Collection

Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Tour of Australia - Alice Springs
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving the home of Mrs Elsie Jenkins in Alice Springs after viewing her famous collection of opals. Date: 1963

Opal Boulder, Queensland Australia
KEL-1424 OPAL - Boulder, Queensland, Australia Ken Lucas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A page from Opal's precocious childhood diary which backs her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U.S. : though truly extraordinary, not all believed it. Date: 1920

Advertisement, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company (engraving)
1042483 Advertisement, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company)

Interior of an opal mine in Hungary (chromolitho)
2788861 Interior of an opal mine in Hungary (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of an opal mine in Hungary)

"Bee", he said to her... "Choose whatever you like". (colour litho)
1219038 " Bee", he said to herA...." Choose whatever you like". (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Wedding Presents (engraving)
1052487 The Royal Wedding Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding Presents)

Rough opal C018 / 2526
Rough opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply. This specimen is from Coober Pedy, South Australia

Opal jewellery C018 / 2528
Opal jewellery. Cut and polished opal set into a piece of golden jewellery. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply

Rough opal C018 / 2527
Rough opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply. This specimen is from Coober Pedy, South Australia

Opal mine, South Australia C018 / 2523
Opal mine. Mine construction machines at an opal mine in Coober Pedy, South Australia. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply

Opalized Wood - Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine - Denio-Nevada, USA - Mid-Miocene - 15 million years - coniferous tree
CAN-2486 Opalized Wood - Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine Denio - Nevada, USA - Mid-Miocene - 15 million years - coniferous tree John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Opal - Mined in Yowah - Queensland Australia
CAN-2491 Opal - Mined in Yowah - Queensland Australia John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

The wedding gifts to the Princess Royal
Emerald and diamond bracelet, and opal and diamond suite, presented to the Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901)Princess Royal, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria

Opal gemstones. This mineral is a form of hydrous silicon oxide (silica, SiO2). It is named after the Indian word for precious stone. After it has been cut and polished, it has an iridescent sheen

Blue opal gemstones. This mineral is a form of hydrous silicon oxide (silica, SiO2). It is named after the Indian word for precious stone

Opalized Belemnite Fossil (Neohilobites sp) - Coober Pedy-South Australia - Cretaceous
CAN-2485 Opalized Belemnite Fossil (Neohilobites sp) Coober Pedy - South Australia - Cretaceous John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Opals: A Timeless Gemstone Fit for Royalty In the vast realm of gemstones, they have always held a special allure. From Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Tour of Australia to the enchanting Opal Boulder in Queensland, these iridescent treasures have captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Transport yourself back to 1920 as we uncover a page from Opal's precocious childhood diary. It reveals her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U. S. , an extraordinary tale that not all believed. Yet, it is this air of mystery that adds to opals' undeniable charm. An advertisement by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company showcases opals in their full glory through intricate engravings. Their vibrant colors and ethereal play-of-light make them truly mesmerizing. Step into the interior of an opal mine in Hungary with a chromolitho illustration, where nature's hidden wonders are brought to life. As if straight out of a fairytale, "Bee" was told by her beloved companion, "Choose whatever you like. " This color litho captures the moment when she laid eyes on opals and fell under their spell forevermore. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of opals. The Royal Wedding Presents were adorned with these magnificent gems, adding regal elegance to every piece. Advertisements further highlight their timeless beauty as they grace pages after pages with exquisite engravings. Opulence knows no bounds as we delve into history once more - NERO himself was captivated by these precious stones. Lucius Domitius Nero Claudius knew that adorning oneself with opals meant embracing true luxury and sophistication. Opals continue to reign supreme today as symbols of uniqueness and individuality. With each flicker of color dancing within its depths, they remind us that beauty lies in embracing our own distinctiveness.