[Source] Austrailian Opals in Melbourne

[Stephen_Walker2]

I am visiting Melbourne very briefly this week. Does anyone have any suggestions for a trade source for opals? I should have done my homework before I left home.

Stephen Walker
http://www.walkermetalsmiths.com

[Alison_Alexander]

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines 175 Flinders La Melbourne 3000 (03) 9654
4444

These guys are great and know their stuff - the shop looks pretty
touristy but don't let that put you off.

If you want other Australian stones phone me on 0402 127 932
(there's a bloke out woop woop who's got some interesting stuff if
you've got time)

alison
In Melbourne
www.alialexander.com.au

[Christine_Roussel]

Why don't you jump on a plane and head up to Lightning Ridge, and
buy from the miners,can't get any cheaper than that,

I can put you in touch with people here if you wish, weather is
perfect at the moment.

Christine in Lightning Ridge email christine.roussel at gmail dot com

[Stephen_Walker1]

Why don't you jump on a plane and head up to Lightning Ridge, and
buy from the miners, can't get any cheaper than that, "Time" is why
not. I really only had monday to buy opals. I did buy a few from the
Lightning Ridge Mines shop in Melbourne, thanks to Alison Alexander
for making that connection. Next time I will plan some time and head
out to the mines.

Stephen Walker