Australian Gemstones
Australia is home to remarkable sapphires, opals, and diamonds. Browse our certified Australian-origin gemstones, known for their distinctive character and natural beauty.
Gemstones from Australia
Australia is a significant gemstone-producing nation, most celebrated for its extraordinary opals and its distinctive sapphires from Queensland and New South Wales. Australian sapphires tend toward deep blue, dark teal, and parti-coloured (blue-green-yellow) stones — a character quite different from the fine blues of Sri Lanka or Burma, but increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their unique palette.
Australian Gem Highlights
- Sapphire: deep blue, dark teal, and distinctive parti-coloured sapphires from Queensland.
- Opal: Australia produces over 90% of the world's gem opals, including black opals from Lightning Ridge.
- Diamond: the Argyle mine (now closed) produced the world's finest pink and red diamonds.
Australian Gemstones
Australia is home to remarkable sapphires, opals, and diamonds. Browse our certified Australian-origin gemstones, known for their distinctive character and natural beauty.
Gemstones from Australia
Australia is a significant gemstone-producing nation, most celebrated for its extraordinary opals and its distinctive sapphires from Queensland and New South Wales. Australian sapphires tend toward deep blue, dark teal, and parti-coloured (blue-green-yellow) stones — a character quite different from the fine blues of Sri Lanka or Burma, but increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their unique palette.
Australian Gem Highlights
- Sapphire: deep blue, dark teal, and distinctive parti-coloured sapphires from Queensland.
- Opal: Australia produces over 90% of the world's gem opals, including black opals from Lightning Ridge.
- Diamond: the Argyle mine (now closed) produced the world's finest pink and red diamonds.
