South Australian Museum Shop Opal Jewellery Collection
Gerard McCabe is a local, South Australian, family business with 4 generations of experience in fine jewellery. Much of our design inspiration comes from our heritage, local stories and our environment.
“Fine jewellery is more than our business, it is truly our passion. Selecting amazing gems from around the world and telling stories through design is what we love to do” – The McCabe Family.
Gerard McCabe is Adelaide’s premier diamond jeweller and specialises in engagement rings, wedding rings and anniversary jewellery. We also develop contemporary jewellery designs featuring diamonds, coloured diamonds, pearls and natural gemstones. Our retail and online stores also stock Gerard McCabe brand watches and a collection of antique and period jewellery. Gerard McCabe stores also offer repair and restoration services and a bespoke jewellery design service.
The Opalescence Collection
The Opalescence Collection celebrates the magnificence of the opal gemstone. Available in a variety of colour hues and intensities, opal is a gem with wide appeal.
Opalescence jewellery features Coober Pedy solid opal in rings, earrings and pendants. Coober Pedy is an Opal mining town in the mid-North of South Australia and is considered the “Opal capital of the world”.
Product Information
Current Opalescence Jewellery Collection in the SA Museum Shop. Updated 06.02.25
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563572 |
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Opalescence Pendant Opal: One solid white marquise cut Coober Pedy opal. Green and Blue play of colour. Total gem weight = 0.15ct. Metal: Sterling Silver. Chain is rhodium plated sterling silver. |
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563402 |
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Opalescence pendant with one oval shape cabochon cut opal weighing = 0.21ct, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with mauve and green spectral exchange. |
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563409 |
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Opalescence earrings with cabochon cut solid marquise shape opals. Opal: 2=0.21ct total weight, solid marquise shape opals, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with mauve and green spectral exchange. Diamonds: 24=0.20ct total weight. Metal: 14ct white gold. Size: Approximately 18mm long. |
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563368 |
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Opalescence pendant with three cabochon cut, oval shape, Coober Pedy opals set in yellow gold. Opals: 0.37ct total weight, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. Metal: 14ct yellow gold. Pendant length: Approx 18mm long. Chain: 18ct yellow gold, fine trace chain. Adjustable length: 42 - 45cm. |
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563406 |
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Opalescence earrings with a cabochon cut solid pear and marquise shape opals. Opal 4=1.28ct total weight, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with mauve and green spectral exchange. Metal: 14ct white gold. Size: Approximately 25mm long and 6mm wide. |
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563582 |
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Opalescence pendant with an cabochon marquise cut opal. |
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563583 |
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Opalescence pendant with claw set cabochon oval cut opal. |
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565230 |
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Opalescence Solid Opal Pendant with CZ |
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565228 |
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Opalescence Solid Opal Pendant with CZ |
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565235 |
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Opalescence Coober Pedy Class A Solid Opal Pendant |
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557379 |
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Opalescence ring with an cabochon cut opals. Coober Pedy, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. |
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570353 |
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Opalescence tear drop pendant with cabochon cut opals. Coober Pedy, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. |
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570352 |
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Opals: Two cabochon cut opals weight=0.23ct |
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570341 |
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Opals: Four cabochon cut opals weight=0.48ct |
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571363 |
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Opalescence pendant with cabochon cut opals. Coober Pedy, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. |
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563585 |
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Opalescence pendant with claw set cabochon marquise cut opal. |
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563581 |
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Opalescence pendant with claw set cabochon marquise cut opal. |
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563574 |
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Opalescence pendant with an cabochon marquise cut opal. Coober Pedy, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. |
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565237 |
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Opalescence Solid Opal Shell pendant. Opal: Coober Pedy, 53ct. This opal presents with a small Block pattern with a rolling ribbon flash. with an orange, green, and blue spectral exchange. Pendant Size: Length: 50mm, width: 25mm. Metal: 925 Sterling silver. Chain: 50cm 925 Sterling silver chain. |
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565233 |
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Opalescence freeform carved Coober Pedy opal pendant Solid crystal, fine quality featuring all spectral colours. Size: length: 27mm. Width: 12mm. Metal: 925 Sterling silver. Chain: 50cm 925 Sterling silver chain. |
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565232 |
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Opalescence Mintabie Opal Pendant. Featuring a rolling ribbon flash, displaying all spectral colours. Transparent crystal Opal: 2.90ct. Pendant Size: length: 32mm, width: 15mm. Metal: 925 Sterling silver. Chain: 50cm 925 Sterling silver chain. |
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565224 |
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Opalescence Queensland Boulder Opal pendant with internal kernels of opal. Showcasing deep violet, blue, and green spectral colours. Pendant Size: Length: 50mm, Width: 25mm. Metal: 925 Sterling silver. Chain: 50cm, 925 Sterling silver chain. |
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557299 |
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Opalescence cross pendant with round cabochon cut opals 0.20ct total weight. Coober Pedy, class 1, transparent opal, with mauve, green and red spectral exchange. Diamond: 0.01ct weight, colour G-H, clarity: SI. Metal: 14ct white gold and 18ct adjustable chain. Measurements: 35mm long x 19mm wide this measurement includes the bail. |
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562854 |
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Opalescence cross pendant with a cabochon cut, round shape, Coober Pedy opal set in yellow gold. Opal: 0.07ct, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. Metal: 18ct yellow gold. Pendant length: Approx 25mm long. Chain: 18ct yellow gold, adjustable 42-45cm |
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557101 |
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Opalescence cluster stud earrings with cabochon cut, solid opals and diamonds. Opal 2=0.47ct total weight, Coober Pedy, class 1, transparent opal, with mauve, green and red spectral exchange. Diamonds: 24=0.25ct total weight. Metal: 18ct white gold. Size: Approximately 9mm long. |
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562718 |
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Opalescence Ring with cabochon cut oval shape Coober Pedy opals. Opal: 3=0.68ct, Coober Pedy, class 1, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. Metal: 14ct yellow gold. |
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562766 |
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Opalescence Ring with five cabochon cut, marquise shape, Coober Pedy opals set in a row. Opal: 5=0.77ct, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. Metal: 18ct white gold. |
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562770 |
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Opalescence Ring with five cabochon cut, marquise shape, Coober Pedy opals set in a row. Opal: 5=0.75ct, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. Metal: 18ct yellow gold. |
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562772 |
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Opalescence Ring with three cabochon cut, round shape, Coober Pedy opals set in a row. Opal: 3=0.23ct, Coober Pedy, class 1, light opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. Metal: 18ct yellow gold. |
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573031 |
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Opalescence ring with an cabochon cut opal. Coober Pedy, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. |
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573030 |
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Opalescence ring with an cabochon cut opals. Coober Pedy, transparent opal, with green, mauve and red spectral exchange. |
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553096 |
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Opals: Four cabochon cut solid opals total weight = 0.44ct |
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573029 |
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Opals: two round cabochon cut solid light opals total weight = 0.27ct |
































