Business Details
43 Years
experience
Authentic Australian Opal Jewellery
Macs Opals is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the opal industry, founded by Ian 'Mac' Macarthur. We specialise in sourcing and crafting authentic Australian opals directly from the mines, ensuring each piece is unique and of the highest quality. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design techniques to create bespoke opal jewellery that reflects the natural beauty of these precious stones. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, free worldwide shipping, and expert advice to help clients find or design their perfect piece.Our store in Bellingen, NSW, showcases a diverse collection of opals, including boulder, white, black, and ironstone matrix varieties, alongside handcrafted pendants, rings, and earrings. Recognised for excellence through multiple design awards, we pride ourselves on transparency, ethical sourcing, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
Services
Opal Pendants
Opal Rings
Boulder Opals
White Opals
Custom Jewellery Design
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of expertise in opal sourcing and jewellery design.
- Our pieces are handcrafted directly from Australian mines, ensuring uniqueness.
- Free worldwide shipping and a 60-day no-questions-asked return policy.
- Award-winning craftsmanship with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Expert advice and custom design services tailored to individual preferences.
What people say
Beautiful pieces of jewellery
REALLY BEAUTIFUL
Unique and handmade
Expert advice
Fast service
Services
Opal Pendants
Our opal pendants are handcrafted using ethically sourced Australian opals set in sterling silver or gold. Each piece is unique, showcasing the natural play-of-colour in boulder, white, or black opals. Ideal for those seeking wearable art with a personal touch.
Custom Jewellery Design
We specialise in creating custom opal jewellery tailored to your preferences. From concept to completion, our team works closely with clients to design one-of-a-kind pieces using high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship.
Opal Rings
Our opal rings feature vibrant Australian opals set in durable sterling silver or gold. Each ring is crafted to highlight the stone's unique patterns, making it a perfect gift or personal keepsake with lasting value.
Boulder Opals
Boulder opals are rare, naturally occurring gems found in Queensland. We offer a curated selection of these unique stones, prized for their striking patterns and durability, ideal for collectors and jewellery makers.
White Opals
White opals from Coober Pedy are known for their brilliant play-of-colour. We provide a range of loose stones and finished pieces, ensuring each opal meets strict quality standards for clarity and vibrancy.
People
Ian 'Mac' Macarthur
Owner & Opal Artist
With over 40 years in the opal industry, Mac is a multi-award-winning designer renowned for his expertise in sourcing and crafting Australian opals. His work combines traditional techniques with innovative design, earning global recognition.
Questions
Do you offer custom opal jewellery design services?
Yes, we specialise in custom designs. Bring your ideas, and our team will create a unique piece tailored to your preferences using ethically sourced opals.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 60-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Simply return the item in its original condition for a full refund.
Are your opals ethically sourced?
Yes, all our opals are sourced directly from Australian mines, ensuring ethical practices and supporting local communities.
Do you provide certificates of authenticity?
Every purchase includes a signed certificate of authenticity, verifying the opal's origin and quality.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and PayPal for secure and convenient transactions.
How long does shipping take?
Free standard shipping typically takes 5–10 business days. Express delivery is available for $30 AUD, reducing transit time.
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Reviews (4)
Vicki De Hoogh
Feb 10, 2021
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I gave him a saphire stone to cut and shape. He told me he would cut it in an oval shape. When I picked it up this was not the case and the back of the stone was left ruff. BE CAREFUL DEALING WITH PEOPLE DO NOT KEEP THEIR WORD.
Graham Richardson
Jan 28, 2019
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This is a must see in Bellingen. Superb award winning opal jewelry truly bespoke pieces there is also a large variety of other jewelry pieces, and prices to suit everyone's budget.a thumbs up.
Sandra Faull
Dec 26, 2018
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Love going into this shop. So much to look at & beautiful opals &jewelry. If you haven't been there you must go.
Bunnie Foulkes
Nov 17, 2018
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The personal touch - and Mac’s ability to translate what you describe as your vision into THE most amazing bespoke pieces of jewell that are better than you ever could have imagined