Winton Opal Gems

Winton Opal Gems

Winton Opal Gems
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Jenny1960_11
Brisbane, Australia116 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
After helping me select an opal ring, I was provided with details on the Opal Association and contact details of opal valuers closer to me so I could validate the cost of my ring for insurance purposes.

I travelled with 2 children who loved to fossick in the gem pit out the front each time we walked past and they were encouraged to search for more. They came home with several gorgeous rocks. Thank you for making their trip special!
Written 12 August 2022
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andrewtanyadawson
Brisbane, Australia160 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022
Didn't buy anything but after visiting a few similar shops in different towns I think the prices and quality are among the best. Lady was lovely and had a chat with our kids to educate them about opal. They also have a bog pit of low value potch out the front for kids to find some rocks. Our kids loved this especially as some other places charge for the same experience.
Written 29 June 2022
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helenbaker64
Brisbane5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Couples
Do not go to Winton without visiting Winton Opal Gems. The most beautiful jewellery in town and spectacular opals. Stephen is full of knowledge and super helpful in selecting a piece that suits.

You won’t find service as good as what you get from Stephen anywhere including his after sales assistance, he goes above and beyond.

Thanks again Stephen for my beautiful opal
Written 12 January 2021
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Jenny Menadue
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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David C
Townsville, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Paula Daphne H
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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...
Written 26 September 2020
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Malcolm B
Sydney, Australia240 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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, Australia165 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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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