• 2009 •

Show Calendar

July 11 & 12, 2009
Culver City Rock & Mineral Club

48th Annual
Fiesta of Gems

More Info

August 22 &23, 2009
Treasure Trove of Gems

Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show
Orangevale Community Center

More Info

Beginning several years ago, we started "slowing down" a bit -- eliminating underproductive shows and migrating to the web. We still maintain the inventory and the large number of contacts that we have developed over the years. We have no intention of removing opal from our lives; however, we do tire of lifting, toting, and hauling everything around to shows -- even though our friends do help as much as possible.

Our interests in the Harricks Queensland Boulder opal mine in Queensland Australia, wayout in the outback. While we have never done any of the hard labor involved in the mine, we remain interested and invested. Perhaps we willl get the Hayricks reopened within a year. We live in hope; however, mining is very expensive and dangerous.

Our intention is to liquidate some our prized specimens. If you have an interest, please contact us. We find that there has never been a reversal in opal prices; hence, our investment has been a good one.

We thank you all for your continuing support and interested in our business and the stories we have to tell.

Thank you, each and every one of you.

In a hurry? Read on!

Tibara = Tim and Barbara Thomas -- OPAL Specialists, miners, lapidary, and custom jewelry.

• 2009 •

Show Calendar


The prices on these pages are low USA retail prices. Call or E-mail Tibara for "Sydney Prices." Email *Necklace by Lin White-Schroeder* Opal inlay Earrings by Doug Moore	In a hurry? Read on! OPAL-TIBARA is opal: rough and finished--mine direct since1972 -- from all major and some minor sources -- Australia, Brazil, Virgin Valley (Nevada), and are currently researching Ethiopian desert opal. OPAL BEADS, NECKLACES, CABS, FREEFORM, HIGH DOME DOUBLETS, CUSTOM JEWELRY & LAPIDARY, CLASSES IN LAPIDARY- METAL SMITHING- ACS OR SILVER ART CLAY & VARIOUS ART FORMS. Our site shows only a small percentage of current inventory. OPAL is so individual, that to list and describe all of our large inventory, would be impractical. We pride ourselves in giving the best value, price, service and individual attention -- just as individual as each opal. We are our site; so it will change when you visit next. Use the menu to the left will help you navigate our site. We hope you learn more about opals, their lovely character. We are very proud to have some of the best opal artists feature our opal in their designs. Click on "Artists" to see some of their OUTSTANDING work. n a hurry? Why rush, enjoy the natural beauty of our opals. Colors, patterns, and changes in opal is UNMATCHED by any other stone. Calling or emailing will get you the fastest response on current stock. Our most recent shows are listed below. Just beginning: " The Frequently Asked Questions" page is a great place to start ... just click on FAQ, read the most common questions we've heard over our 30 years in the business, and get the answers! ABOUT ANSWERS, we offer the most CONSERVATIVE INFORMATION when we give an answer -- we don't hard sell anything. Opals are fascinating gems, and we think that opal novices as well as opalholics like us will find this site useful. Remember: Opal is YOUR PERSONAL RAINBOW & as UNIQUE AS YOU ! Thank you for your interest. Come visit often for changes and specials. Tibara = Tim and Barbara Thomas -- OPAL Specialists, miners, lapidary, and custom jewelry. All the Best, Mate! • 2009 • Show Calendar July 11 & 12, 2009 Culver City Rock & Mineral Club 48th Annual Fiesta of Gems More Info August 22 &23, 2009 Treasure Trove of Gems Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show Orangevale Community Center More Info Beginning several years ago, we started "slowing down" a bit -- eliminating underproductive shows and migrating to the web. We still maintain the inventory and the large number of contacts that we have developed over the years. We have no intention of removing opal from our lives; however, we do tire of lifting, toting, and hauling everything around to shows -- even though our friends do help as much as possible. Our interests in the Harricks Queensland Boulder opal mine in Queensland Australia, wayout in the outback. While we have never done any of the hard labor involved in the mine, we remain interested and invested. Perhaps we willl get the Hayricks reopened within a year. We live in hope; however, mining is very expensive and dangerous. Our intention is to liquidate some our prized specimens. If you have an interest, please contact us. We find that there has never been a reversal in opal prices; hence, our investment has been a good one. We thank you all for your continuing support and interested in our business and the stories we have to tell. Thank you, each and every one of you.