{"title":"Coming Soon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eA first look at upcoming \u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eMasterpieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a collection celebrating the opal as the ultimate muse. Each carefully hand-selected gem from the Andreou family collection inspires a one-of-a-kind painting. Created by Italian artists in their signature “feeling realistic” style—a blend of abstract realism—these artworks capture a fine rendition of the opal’s essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eComing soon:\u003c\/strong\u003e every opal will be presented in its own display box beneath the painting, seamlessly uniting gemstone and artwork. A custom Italian-made showcase will elevate the piece, complemented by two brass-engraved plates: one with the opal’s unique reference number and title, and one with the Art of Opal™ logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eEach masterpiece will include a certificate of authenticity, branded with the Art of Opal™ logo, ensuring provenance and quality. “Masterpieces” merges nature’s finest gemstone with artistic creativity, forming a timeless heirloom that honours the Andreou family legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eExtremely limited:\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusive stock—only one of each piece will ever be created.\u003cbr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003ePre-release early look—available soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofopal.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us for all pre-release purchasing enquiries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sea-storm","title":"Coming Soon - Sea Storm Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e“Sea Storm,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a powerful new presence within the \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"81\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, surges with oceanic depth and electric fire. Bands of inky ironstone and rich copper-brown form natural fault lines across the stone, while pools of opal bloom in misty aqua and sea-glass tones. With every shift of light, flashes of cobalt, violet, and spectral green ignite beneath the surface—like lightning breaking through heavy cloud over dark water. The pattern feels elemental and untamed: fractured reefs, rolling swells, and storm-front currents colliding in a single, mesmerizing composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"1223\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt its core, the opal is the masterpiece—alive with movement, contrast, and atmospheric intensity—capturing the moment the sea turns wild and luminous. This rare formation inspired a complementary\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehand-painted canvas and a custom Italian-made showcase, crafted with the same precision and restraint that defines the AO aesthetic. Complete with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etwo brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Sea Storm” is a collector’s piece that fuses nature’s raw power with refined presentation. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929792778546,"sku":"Y25M20","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/Y25M20-sea-storm.jpg?v=1771973934"},{"product_id":"tides-of-the-deep","title":"Coming Soon - Tides Of The Deep Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e“Tides of the Deep,”\u003c\/strong\u003e an evocative addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"83\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, draws you into a submerged world where light and darkness collide. A vast field of midnight ironstone forms the ocean’s depths, while luminous rivers of cobalt and electric blue surge through the stone like moving currents. At the centre, broad pale reefs of cream and sand tones rise from the darkness, edged with copper-brown seams and soft violet undertones—like a seafloor revealed in flashes between rolling swells. With each tilt, the opal answers back in hidden fire: cool aquas, deep indigos, and subtle spectral flickers that feel like moonlight refracting through water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"1299\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece—commanding, fluid, and atmospheric—capturing that hypnotic moment when the tide turns and the deep comes alive. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase honour the stone’s motion and intensity with refined precision. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Tides of the Deep” is a rare collector’s piece that bridges nature’s oceanic power with elevated presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929795137842,"sku":"Y25M22","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/y25m22-framed-tidesofthedeep.png?v=1772087724"},{"product_id":"promised-land","title":"Coming Soon - Promised Land Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e“Promised Land,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a striking addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"77\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, unfolds like an aerial passage over ancient country—layered, weathered, and alive with hidden colour. Bands of deep ironstone and red-brown earth tones stretch across the surface like distant horizons, while fields of cream and sand form rounded stone-like islands, stacked and separated by dark seams that read as river cuts and shadowed gullies. Fine flashes of opal fire—electric greens and cool blues—thread through the boundaries like groundwater glinting beneath sunbaked ground, appearing unexpectedly as the piece moves in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"1127\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: grounded and elemental, yet charged with luminous detail that feels discovered rather than designed. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined restraint and precision. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Promised Land” is a rare collector’s piece—where raw geology and opalescent energy converge in a single, commanding vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929795891506,"sku":"Y25M21","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/y25m21-framed-promised-land.png?v=1772087679"},{"product_id":"tribal-turmoil","title":"Coming Soon - Tribal Turmoil Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003e“Tribal Turmoil,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a fierce addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"76\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, ignites with raw earth energy and restless movement. Warm ochre and ironstone browns form a fractured foundation, cut through by bold, tribal-like pathways of creamy opal that surge and split like ancient channels under pressure. Along these winding lines, electric flashes of neon green and searing blue flare to life, with sparks of violet and ember-red glinting at the edges—like firelight caught in shifting stone. The pattern feels alive and untamed: a clash of currents, cracks, and contours that suggests something powerful rising from beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1202\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece—dramatic, intricate, and charged with unpredictable colour—capturing the tension between structure and eruption. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined precision and presence. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Tribal Turmoil” is a rare collector’s piece—where ancient pattern meets electric fire in a single, unforgettable vision. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929797529906,"sku":"Y25M23","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/Y24M23-tribal-turmoil.jpg?v=1771974267"},{"product_id":"ceramic-lightning","title":"Coming Soon - Ceramic Lightning Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e“Ceramic Lightning,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a vivid addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, radiates with the heat of fired earth and the shock of sudden colour. Warm terracotta and rich ochre tones dominate the surface like sun-baked clay, broken into rounded, ceramic-like forms that feel kiln-cured and ancient. Through this grounded landscape, electric channels of sapphire and cobalt surge in branching lines—lightning veins cutting across the stone—while softer creams and pale golds glow like exposed strata beneath a desert sky. Small, unexpected sparks of opal fire flicker at the edges, appearing and disappearing like static in the air after a storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"1213\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: bold, textural, and elemental—where earth’s oldest tones meet an unmistakable electric pulse. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined precision and presence. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Ceramic Lightning” is a collector’s piece that captures nature’s raw design—charged with energy, grounded in earth, and impossible to ignore. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929798250802,"sku":"Y24M22","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/Y25M24-framed-CeramicLightning.png?v=1772087590"},{"product_id":"whitehaven","title":"Coming Soon - Whitehaven Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003e“Whitehaven,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a radiant addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"73\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures the serene brilliance of pale sands meeting luminous tidal colour. Soft panels of creamy white and sun-warmed champagne tones spread across the stone like a shoreline at low tide, while electric seams of cobalt and deep ocean blue weave between them—glowing as if waterlight is running through the earth itself. Hints of violet and cool lavender drift along the boundaries, creating a salt-mist shimmer that feels both calm and alive, with darker ironstone accents grounding the composition like distant headland shadow against a bright bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"1148\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: clean, luminous, and quietly powerful—where bright coastal clarity is charged with hidden fire. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined precision and presence. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Whitehaven” is a rare collector’s piece—an elegant fusion of nature’s softness and electric depth. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929801232690,"sku":"Y25M25","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/rrr-y25m25-whitehaven.jpg?v=1771974501"},{"product_id":"keeper-of-light","title":"Coming Soon - Keeper Of Light Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003e“Keeper of Light,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a luminous addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"79\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, feels like a hidden sanctuary revealed beneath deep shadow. Broad planes of sea-glass aqua and cool jade glow against dramatic black ironstone, divided by bold, flowing lines that resemble ancient channels or protective pathways. Within these calm waters, subtle flashes of opalescent colour—soft blues, hints of green fire, and fleeting spectral highlights—appear like lantern-light caught under the surface. A grounding band of warm earth and copper-brown tones anchors the composition, giving the piece the sense of light emerging from land into water, darkness into clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1233\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: serene yet powerful, defined by contrast and quiet radiance, as though it’s holding illumination in reserve. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined Italian precision and presence. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Keeper of Light” is a rare collector’s piece—where stillness, shadow, and luminous energy converge in a single, timeless vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929801855282,"sku":"Y25M28","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/y25m28-framed-keepr-of-light.png?v=1772087567"},{"product_id":"desert-sand","title":"Coming Soon - Desert Sand Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003e“Desert Sand”\u003c\/strong\u003e a timeless addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"76\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures the vast stillness of the outback in layered earth and quiet fire. Broad bands of rust, ochre, and deep ironstone sweep across the stone like wind-carved dunes and ancient sediment lines, building a horizon that feels endless. Scattered through the strata, pools of pale cream and stone-grey emerge like exposed clay pans, while fine seams of opal ignite in electric turquoise and cool blue—flashing like waterlight in a dry landscape, appearing and vanishing with every movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"1133\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: grounded, expansive, and richly geological, yet alive with luminous detail that feels discovered beneath the surface of time. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined precision and presence. Complete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Desert Sand” is a rare collector’s piece—where sun-baked earth tones meet the sudden shimmer of hidden colour. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929803690290,"sku":"Y25M29","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/y25m29-framed-desert-sands.png?v=1772087544"},{"product_id":"corroberee","title":"Coming Soon - Corroberee Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003e“Corroberre,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a commanding addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"76\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, pulses with the rhythm of ancient country and the energy of gathering. Deep ironstone browns and charcoal shadows carve bold pathways through the stone, while sweeping pools of oceanic blue and turquoise glow like waterholes under moonlight. Striking ribbons of cream and pale sand cut through the composition in confident arcs—echoing body-mark patterns, ceremonial lines, and pathways across land—while subtle flashes of opal fire flicker within the darker seams, appearing like sparks rising from embers as the piece shifts in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1202\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: powerful, symbolic, and alive with movement—evoking the spirit of \u003cem data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"734\"\u003ecorroboree\u003c\/em\u003e, a sacred coming-together of story, song, and dance. Inspired by this natural formation, a complementary hand-painted canvas and custom Italian-made showcase present the work with refined precision and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1202\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eComplete with two brass ID plates, uniquely numbered and named, “Corroberre” is a rare collector’s piece—where earth, water, and cultural memory converge in a single, unforgettable vision. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929805361458,"sku":"Y25M30","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/y25m30-framed-corrobere.png?v=1772087517"},{"product_id":"thylacine-trove","title":"Coming Soon - Thylacine Trove Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e“Thylacine Trove,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a captivating addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eAO Masterpiece Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, feels like a rare discovery hidden deep within ancient rainforest shadow. Dense black and ironstone tones form a textured wilderness of vertical markings and tribal-like lines, while luminous rivers of jade, teal, and sea-green flow through the piece like bioluminescent mist between tree trunks. Electric flashes of opal fire—greens, blues, and subtle spectral sparks—flicker within the darker channels, evoking the elusive presence of the thylacine: glimpsed, never held, and forever mythic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by this natural formation, a complementary \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"653\"\u003ehand-painted canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"690\"\u003ecustom Italian-made showcase\u003c\/strong\u003e present the work with refined precision and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with \u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"782\"\u003etwo brass ID plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, uniquely \u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"815\"\u003enumbered and named\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e“Thylacine Trove”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare collector’s piece—where wild legend and living colour converge in a single, unforgettable vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artofopal.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51044218831154,"sku":"Y25M27","price":88888.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5676\/9842\/files\/thylacine-trove-framed.webp?v=1775511986"},{"product_id":"the-labyrinth","title":"Coming Soon - The Labyrinth Ensemble","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e“The Labyrinth,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a spellbinding addition to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"81\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAO Heritage Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, draws you into a world of intricate pathways and hidden fire. Deep black ironstone forms the foundation, carved into maze-like corridors of smoky teal and sea-glass grey, while vivid ribbons of electric green and cobalt blue flare through the stone like illuminated routes revealed in the dark. Subtle bursts of gold and ember-orange punctuate the edges, and occasional flashes of violet-red ignite like secret chambers opening as the opal moves in the light. The pattern is complex, layered, and endlessly discoverable—an ever-shifting map where every turn reveals new colour, depth, and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1244\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe opal itself is the masterpiece: bold, architectural, and alive with motion—capturing the tension between shadow and brilliance in a single, unforgettable composition. 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