CIBJO Opal Guide Standardizes Classification for a Worldwide Trade

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Maureen Pratt, GIA GG, FGA

Stemming from a system created by the Gemmological Association of Australia and the Australian Opal Association, the Guide provides a system for consistently describing and classifying opals, guidance on usage, and information about the opal…

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