About Us...

We have the knowledge and experience to give you what you need!

First, let me introduce my partner, Kornelia Matyas a great businessperson, with over twenty years of retail and wholesale experience in the opal and gem industry.

Kornelia first worked with gems on the Anakie sapphire fields in the late 1970s. This is where she established and operated her first retail shop and wholesale business in the small mining town of Rubyvale.

Kornelia has been working with opals since 1985, supervising a large “noodling” operation in Mintabie. She also owned and run her own opal shop in Coober Pedy, and later in the prestigious Ruptis Plaza on the Gold Coast. Then, in 1992, Kornelia moved to Lightning Ridge and now works with the world famous black opal.

My name is Steven Szeker. I am responsible for mining and cutting our high quality opals. I have also more than twenty years of experience on the opal fields. I started mining in February 1981 in Coober Pedy,than later try my luck in Andamooka and Mintabie, opal fields before moving to Lightning Ridge .

A special invitation.

We are not just another pretty site on the Net; we are genuine people just like you. Come and visit us, and say “G --day “.You can find us in Lightning Ridge, where we have an office and showroom on the main street just behind the Black Opal Motel. You can even do business with us personally at the gem shows-- we attend the Tucson show in February and the Denver show in September. We are going to Munich in October. We are always reachable on the phone, or preferably via e-mail.

There is no risk with our 30 day 100% money back guarantee!

We at Opal-Network are fully committed to your 100% total satisfaction. If, for whatever reason, you not completely satisfied with any of our merchandise, We offer you a non-hassle, unconditional money-back guarantee!

That’s right… if you’re not completely happy with your purchase, simply return it Within thirty days of receipt in original, undamaged, unaltered condition for an Exchange or 100% refund… NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

We will also replace all naturally creaked or creased stones within one full year from the date of purchase.

Testimonials

Hi!
Wow, I had to look up your booth and dig out your name to find you again... Sorry I forget everything but the nobbie's I picked up from you, which are beautiful and have cut very well. I really should have taken that whole parcel for four or five thousand you offered... *sigh*...
Oh well next time...

I'm the guy who sat down and talked a bit at the holidome tent, then met you packing up at day's inn... big, shaved head etc.. Name's John.
I just love cutting your stuff and I want more!!!

While at the show, I picked up two lightning ridge nobbies for $250.00 each. The nobbies had a rub that indicated nice color... How nice I had no clue... The picture shows what was visible in the rub. As I cut into the stone, I found the treasure! This was a triangular chunk of rough with incredible color. I decided to cab this right away...

As I had no idea what was inside, but when I finished, I could see purple and magenta flashes in the black opal indicating a top grade stone.

Moreover, if you have ever had the desire to cut opals I cannot highly recommend enough, the great deal on high quality rough opals from Opal Network.