Testimonials...  

To potential customers:

I met Steven in 2003 while visiting Lightning Ridge. I am an amateur lapidary with a passion for opal. I was immediately impressed with Steven's candor and honesty. He taught me a lot about judging opal and when I left Australia, I had many high quality opals which Steven helped me select and I was confident about their high quality.

The opal we chose for my wife was mounted in a pendant and she treasures it and wears it every day. I treasure the stone too as I saw a similar stone with another dealer at many times the price I paid.

I feel fortunate to know Steven because when I want quality opal I can buy from him with confidence knowing I always get excellent value. I look forward to seeing him at the big gem show in Tucson when his excellent inventory is on display. While other dealers complain about how hard good material is to find, Steven consistantly has the best. I have bought excellent rough opal from him every year since I met him in 2003 and will buy from him again this year.

Ray Lahti TN USA (E-mail address available)

Dear Steve,

That beautiful opal you sold me is such a joy to behold! Gerd Schulz, who has a business just down the street from you, created a beautiful setting for your lovely stone. The curves in the setting flow with the valleys of the opal. Just viewing the distinctive beauty of the pendant will bring years of enjoyment.
I consider it a privilege to own this precious piece of jewelry.

The visit has been most interesting. I will certainly have something to remind me of Australia and a special down-to-earth town called Lightning Ridge.
It was actually the highlight of my sister's first trip to Australia.

Thanks again for finding such a gem and applying your superb lapidary skills.

Peace,
Barb C.

Columbia, MD
USA

Dear Steven,

Thank you for the opportunity to purchase such a beautiful stone!

The harlequin pattern shows beautifully, with more brightness than I imagined.

I appreciate your quick responses to my questions and the careful attention to the shipping of the stone.

As I mentioned, anytime you come across any very nice larger opals, please let me know about it right away!

Samuel Liu
New Jersey, USA

Thank you very much

Thank you very much for the excellent job you did with my ring.

I’m sure that it will bring a great success in Spain.

My sister in law is also delighted with her ring and had many compliments.

Lee Anning

Hi Steven,

I received the opal yesterday.  The wife is very happy!
Thanks for your effort and a painless experience.  She is a big opal
fan, so I know there will be more to come in the future and I will continue
to check your website.

Much appreciated!

Regards,
Leroy-   Texas , USA                                            (email available)