Australian Opal 4-10mm Nugget - 15-16 Inch

Dakota Stones Australian Opals are back. We have been working with a father/ son team out of Australia for many years that assist us to bring you some of the most beautiful strands the continent of Australia has to offer. We only get the privilege of buying from them once a year so supplies are limited.

Some facts about Opals. Australian Opal Beads are some of the most beautiful and interesting gemstones on Earth. Opal is a natural gemstone made from silica mineral and 90% are found in Australia. What makes Opal distinct is what is referred to as ‘play of color’, a phenomenon that occurs when light hits the chips of silica inside the gemstone and a rainbow of different colors refract inside the stone.

The two most popular classes of Australian Opal are Black Opal mined in Lightning Ridge and Fire Opal, more commonly referred to as simply Australian Opal.

GoodyBeads offers free standard shipping within the U.S. on orders of $49 or more, with delivery typically taking 3-9 business days. Orders under $49 incur a $4.99 shipping fee. Expedited options like USPS Priority and UPS 2-Day Air are available at additional costs, calculated at checkout. Shipping times are not guaranteed. All shipping costs are determined after applying discounts and coupons.

If you're not completely satisfied with your bead order, most items can be returned for a refund within 60 days, provided they are unused, in original packaging, and with proof of purchase. Orders under $100 can be returned without contacting customer service, while returns totaling $100 or more require prior approval. Damaged, defective, or incorrect items can be refunded or replaced within 30 days, and certain items, like custom orders and clearance items, are non-returnable. Please contact customer service for any return inquiries and ensure items are securely packaged to prevent damage during return shipping.