One of the Best Jewellery Shops in Sydney

Looking for one of the best jewellers in Sydney for genuine Australian opal? Masterpiece Jewellery is a family boutique on East Circular Quay — a few steps from the Sydney Opera House — where every opal is a real, natural Australian stone, handcrafted into one-of-a-kind pieces in our Sydney workshop since 1982.

What makes a Sydney jeweller worth trusting

Circular Quay and The Rocks are full of shops selling opal to visitors. The difference is in what you are actually buying, and who stands behind it:

  • Genuine, natural opal — never synthetic. We sell real Australian black, white, boulder and crystal opal, and we tell you honestly when a piece is a doublet or triplet rather than a solid stone.
  • A qualified gemmologist and valuer on hand. Advice comes from a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia (FGAA) and a qualified valuer — not a salesperson working to a target.
  • Everything appraised and guaranteed. Each piece comes with an in-house appraisal, an authenticity guarantee, and a 12-month workmanship warranty on solid metals.
  • Fair to visitors. Tax-free (TRS) shopping for eligible travellers, and free worldwide delivery if you would rather have your piece sent home.

Why visitors and locals rate Masterpiece

  • Handcrafted in Sydney — one-of-a-kind opal, pearl and gemstone jewellery, plus a full custom design service.
  • Genuine Australian opal — black opal from Lightning Ridge, white from Coober Pedy and boulder from Queensland, set in solid 9ct, 14ct and 18ct gold, platinum or sterling silver.
  • Qualified and accountable — FGAA and GIA-qualified, with in-house valuation and appraisal.
  • Consistently well reviewed on Google and TripAdvisor by travellers who wanted a genuine memento of their trip to Australia.

Common questions

Where can I buy genuine Australian opal in Sydney?
At our boutique on East Circular Quay, beside the Opera House. Every opal is a natural Australian stone, and we will explain exactly what you are looking at before you buy.

How do I avoid fake or synthetic opal?
Buy from a qualified gemmologist who will put the details in writing. We disclose whether a stone is solid, a doublet or a triplet, and every piece comes with an appraisal and authenticity guarantee.

Do you offer valuations and custom design?
Yes — in-house valuations by a qualified valuer, and a full custom design service to create a one-of-a-kind piece that tells your story.

Visit us in Sydney

Unit 6, Opera Quays, 1A Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 — on East Circular Quay, about 200m from Circular Quay station. Phone (02) 9252 5218.
See our shop and opening hours, or browse Australian opal jewellery and opal rings online. It is an honour to be part of your story.