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Our visit started with the very warm Atheka tell us all about opals, making us feel like experts in less than 15 mins! Following that, we were left to comfortably roam and check out their fantastic collection. Prices are clearly stated and there is a...More
Wow! Thanks for the lovely review. We hope you never stop staring at your opal😊.
This spot is distinguished from the other opal sales outlets by the free and interesting displays and explanations of opal mining, cutting and polishing. A side curiosity is a live animal display of some of the dessert creatures encountered whilst opal mining. A totally enjoyable...More
What a great review! We are so grateful that you took the time to post this for us. Thanks!
After visiting a couple of other opal stores and practically having to peel the death grip of the sales people from our arms to escape, this was such a delightful change. The owner's daughter (and I am embarrassed that I forget her name) gave us...More
Hi there! It was great to meet you two, and thanks for the glowing review. It's a tricky name to remember - Atheka 😉
The jewelry selection was terrific. The young blonde woman was sho helpful. We also enjoyed the history and wildlife.
We really appreciate your feedback. Thanks for the wonderful review and we're glad you enjoyed your visit.
Not to be missed! Our family had spent the entire day shopping around for an opal and whilst visiting the usual arcades and even an opal shop opposite the town hall, we could not find something that suited us. We were about to miss Light...More
Thanks for the lovely review. We're glad you came to visit us!
Ive bought boulder opals last year but realized I made the wrong choices. I emailed to inform Atheka about my plan of returning the boulder opals to be exhanged for items of my choice. Atheka replied I can do so anytime whenever I visit Melbourne...More
Thank you so much for such a positive review. We're glad you were happy with the outcome.
I concur fully with other positive reviews, and am so pleased I read my visitor guide, as our time spent here was very enjoyable and informative. A wonderful lady member of staff from Uruguay took us through the opal mining, polishing and valuing process. The...More
Hi. Thanks for your very positive review. I will pass on your kind review to Nati. And glad you like the wildlife too!
Been living in Melbourne and never knew it's here. We went to Coober Pedy for opal gems when there's right one in Melbourne. The owner is very welcoming and also the rest of the staffs. You can tell this one is the real deal as...More
Thank you for such a beautiful review of our store. You've made our day!
We visited this dealer last March when we were on holiday in Melbourne and the service we got was far beyond excellent , the owner and staff we really great and the owner explained all about the production of mining of the opals , It...More
Thanks for taking the time give us such a glowing review. It's great that you had such a positive experience with us. Thank you!
I picked up a free map at the tourist centre and it recommended to visit this opal shop. I think I would have gone past it if I wasn't looking for it, it's a small door leading down to a basement shop. Luckily it was...More
Thanks for the amazing review! We used to be listed as an Attraction, but Tripadvisor changed our category (sadly!). We think that we're much more than just a shop too! Thanks again - we're really grateful.
