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AOC $20,000 Earth Treasures Raffle

Australian Opal Centre Ltd AOC $20,000 Earth Treasures Raffle

Thirty fabulous prizes - $20,000 total prize pool - winners choose their own prizes. Every ticket supports the work of the Australian Opal Centre.
Draw Date
Monday, 25 May 2026 (9:00 AM)

Grab your tickets for the AOC $20,000 Earth Treasures Raffle and go in the draw to win one of 30 fantastic prizes, thanks to our generous prize sponsors.

This is a Pick Your Own Prize raffle, with winners choosing their prizes in draw order – what would you most love to win?

This raffle is open to NSW residents only. If you’re outside NSW, please share this raffle with your NSW friends and family, so they can purchase tickets.

Every ticket supports the work of the Australian Opal Centre—a self-funded, nationally significant not-for-profit based in Lightning Ridge, dedicated to preserving and sharing Australia’s unique opal heritage.

Click Read More to view the full winner list, and the full list of prize options

Here is a list of the winners and their prizes. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, and to the prize sponsors, and congratulations to the winners.

  1. Katharina Zimmer – Ticket No. 153 – Striking Brazilian agate plate (RRP $550, kindly donated by Terry Coldham)
  2. Stephen Jenkins – Ticket No. 1626 – Ring set with beautiful Lightning Ridge opal (RRP $1,980, kindly donated by Elizabeth T. Smith)
  3. Stephen Jenkins – Ticket No. 1648 – Australian opal and sapphire pendant (RRP $1,750, kindly donated by Terry Coldham)
  4. Scott Bailey – Ticket No. 497 – 18K gold and Australian sapphire pendant (RRP $1,370, kindly donated by Terry Coldham)
  5. Steve Young – Ticket No. 899 – Exquisite peanut wood box (RRP $1,650)
  6. Steve Young – Ticket No. 918 – Carved horse head in Queensland boulder opal (RRP $1,300, kindly donated by Paul Sedawie)
  7. Chantel Chandler – Ticket No. 1108 – Drusy-lined geode with large crystals (RRP $585)
  8. Leigh Clark – Ticket No. 568 – Opal-faced wrist watch (RRP $600, kindly donated by Sams Group)
  9. Chris Coleman – Ticket No. 939 – Boulder opal in sterling silver pendant (RRP $750, kindly donated by Peter Christianos, Opaline)
  10. Marilyn Scrymgour – Ticket No. 1493 – Lightning Ridge opal carved by Katharina Zimmer (RRP $980, kindly donated by Katharina Zimmer)
  11. Kleir Vicalic – Ticket No. 1585 – Boulder opal & sterling silver ring by Robert Mannella (RRP $850, kindly donated by Robert Mannella)
  12. Marianne Webb – Ticket No. 1009 – Sterling silver & triplet opal pendant in wooden presentation box (RRP $635, kindly donated by K&K Co)
  13. Paul Thomas – Ticket No. 649 – Bright multicoloured Coober Pedy rough opal (RRP $1,133, kindly donated by Dale Price Opals)
  14. Tony Willsallen – Ticket No. 1348 – Gemstone parrot on tourmaline crystal base by Peter Muller (RRP $750, kindly donated by Sangla Stedman)
  15. Mary McGinty – Ticket No. 1172 – Montana agate and sterling silver pendant (RRP $160)
  16. Simone Robinson – Ticket No. 1545 – 4.95ct carved Lightning Ridge opal (RRP $1,250, kindly donated by Sherman Opal)
  17. Marilyn Scrymgour – Ticket No. 1518 – 2.4ct carved Lightning Ridge opal carved by Clytie Smith (RRP $560, kindly donated by Clytie Smith)
  18. Matti Amala – Ticket 249 – Pearl necklace handmade by Justine Buckley (RRP $300, kindly donated by the Opal Bin)
  19. Linda Ozmen – Ticket 103 – Hand decorated Australian felted wool hat (RRP $250, kindly donated by Coveted Bush Studio)
  20. Kenneth Hanstock – Ticket 203 – Opalene pendant and ring, sterling silver & imitation opal (RRP $994, kindly donated by Karen Lindley AM)
  21. Kathryn Burton – Ticket No. 471 – 1.2ct Lightning Ridge light opal (RRP $450, kindly donated by Dave Traudt)
  22. Linda Ozmen – Ticket No. 117 – Sterling silver and Opalene imitation opal ring (RRP $599, kindly donated by Karen Lindley AM)
  23. Judith Materna – Ticket No. 762 – All day tour of Lightning Ridge + stubby holder (RRP $350, kindly donated by Outback Opal Tours)
  24. David Welchman – Ticket No. 257 – Golden sheen obsidian carving (RRP $200, kindly donated by Jenni Brammall)
  25. Jessica Erhart – Ticket No. 1080 – Nested set of agate bowls (RRP $385)
  26. Anna McCormack – Ticket No. 1147 – Boulder ironstone polished specimen (RRP $150, kindly donated by Carol Clemson)
  27. Patrick Cooney – Ticket No. 588 – Polished serpentine desk ornament (RRP $65)
  28. Judy Apps – Ticket No. 1552 – Freshwater pearl & black coral necklace (RRP $250, kindly donated by Lyndahl Boulton)
  29. Tony Willsallen – Ticket No. 1352 – Eye of the Beholder (RRP $35, kindly donated by Doug Brook)
  30. Jane Lally – Ticket No. 554 – Portable electronic carat scales (RRP $45, kindly donated by Gemcuts)

Prizes

Prize Option (RRP: $1,980.00)

First Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Ring set with beautiful Lightning Ridge opal

Sterling silver ring with 18K yellow gold accents, set with Lightning Ridge crystal opal measuring 13 x 10mm and weighing approximately 1.5 carats, with floral pattern in delicate muted orange, green and gold. Ring size 9.25 / S. Designed and donated by Elizabeth T. Smith.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $1,750.00)

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Australian opal and sapphire pendant

Striking sterling silver pendant, 70 x 25mm with 18K yellow gold bail, set with two South Australian light opal cabochons (oval 18 x 13mm, pear shape 16 x 8mm) and four  3 - 4mm blue Australian sapphires. Donated by Terry Coldham. 


 

Prize Option (RRP: $1,650.00)

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Exquisite peanut wood box by Konstantin Libman

Fine peanut wood and dolerite box, 137 x 95 x 45mm, by master lapidary Konstantin Libman, with piano-hinged lid and cedar wood lined interior, and custom made wooden preservation box. Peanut wood is a fossil wood with an incredible story, from Western Australia.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $1,370.00)

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18K gold and Australian sapphire pendant

18K yellow gold pendant, 17mm long, set with Australian sapphires (yellow pear shape 7x5mm 0.90 carats, and blue 3mm round 0.12 carats). Donated by Terry Coldham.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $1,300.00)

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Carved horse head in Queensland boulder opal

Carved horse head in Queensland boulder opal, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. 63 x 53 x 7mm. Donated by Paul Sedawie of Seda Opals.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $1,250.00)

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4.95ct carved Lightning Ridge opal

Carved Lightning Ridge opal in delicate colours, 4.95ct, 18 x 12 x 4mm, donated by Peter Sherman of Sherman Opals.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $1,133.00)

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Multicoloured Coober Pedy rough opal

Four parcels of small bright pieces of Coober Pedy rough opal, total 248ct, mined and donated by Dale Price Opals.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $994.00)

Eighth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Opalene pendant and ring, sterling silver & imitation opal

Sterling silver pendant and ring, set with blue-green Opalene imitation opal, donated by Karen Lindley AM. Pendant 26 x 16mm. Ring size 6 / L1/2, stone 16 x 8mm.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $980.00)

Ninth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Lightning Ridge opal carved by Katharina Zimmer

Elegant scarab-like carving in blue-purple Lightning Ridge opal, 23.2ct, 27 x 17 x 11mm, carved and donated by Katharina Zimmer. Katharina is a past winner of the most prestigious prize for opal carving at the Australian Opal Awards.

 


 

Prize Option (RRP: $850.00)

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Boulder opal & sterling silver ring by Robert Mannella

Sterling silver ring set with Queensland boulder opal, designed. Large finger; ring size 10.25 / U. Opal 16 x 12mm. Hand made and donated by Robert Mannella.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $750.00)

Eleventh Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Gemstone parrot on tourmaline crystal base by Peter Muller

Hand-carved parrot made by Peter Muller from Brazilian gemstones including amethyst, mounted on Brazilian tourmaline base. 10 cm high. Donated by Sangla Stedman. 


 

Prize Option (RRP: $750.00)

Twelfth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Boulder opal in sterling silver pendant

Stylish relief-carved boulder opal pendant 47 x 20mm set in sterling silver, on titanium-coated fine wire necklet with sterling silver clasp. Donated by G. Peter Christianos, Opaline.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $635.00)

Thirteenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Sterling silver & triplet opal pendant in wooden presentation box

Triplet opal (38 x 11mm) in sterling silver pendant, on sterling silver chain, with wooden presentation box. Donated by Katherine Kovacs of K & K Co.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $600.00)

Fourteenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Opal-faced wrist watch

Gold-toned ladies' Swiss wrist watch, 19mm diameter, featuring opal mosaic face, donated by Steve Der Bedrossian of Sams Group. In presentation box.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $599.00)

Fifteenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Sterling silver and Opalene imitation opal ring

Sterling silver ring set with 12 x 7mm blue-green Opalene imitation opal. Size 6.75 / N. Donated by Karen Lindley AM.

 


 

Prize Option (RRP: $585.00)

Sixteenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Drusy-lined geode containing large crystals

Brazilian agate geode lined with drusy and with spectacular larger crystals. 140 x 114 x 70mm.

 


 

Prize Option (RRP: $560.00)

Seventeenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

2.4ct Lightning Ridge opal carved by Clytie Smith

2.4ct opal from the Coocoran fields, Lightning Ridge. 13 x 10mm. Carved and donated by Clytie Smith.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $550.00)

Eighteenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Brazilian agate plate

Striking Brazilian agate plate, 190mm diameter, donated by Terry Coldham.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $450.00)

Nineteenth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

1.2ct Lightning Ridge light opal

1.2 carat Lightning Ridge light opal with unusual colour and pattern, 14 x 9 mm, cut by Daniela L'Abbate and donated by David Traudt.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $385.00)

Twentieth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Nested set of agate bowls

Set of nested bowls cut from a single Brazilian agate geode (how did they do it?). Largest 12cm diameter.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $350.00)

Twenty-first Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Pearl necklace handmade by Justine Buckley

Pale and dark pearls strung by Justine Buckley, with sterling silver clasp. Donated by the Opal Bin.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $300.00)

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All-day tour of Lightning Ridge + stubby holders

An all-day tour of Lightning Ridge for two people with the award-winning Outback Opal Tours, with bonus stubby holder each. Donated by Outback Opal Tours.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $250.00)

Twenty-third Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Hand-decorated Australian wool felt hat

100% Australian-made wool felt hat, hand-decorated with a rose design using pokerwork by Irene Toopitsin. Size 57cm (L). Donated by Coveted Bush Studio.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $250.00)

Twenty-fourth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Freshwater pearl & black coral necklace

Freshwater pearl and black coral necklace, 45cm, with sterling silver clasp. Donated by Lyndahl Boulton.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $200.00)

Twenty-fifth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Golden sheen obsidian carving

Golden sheen obsidian (volcanic glass) from Guadalajara, Mexico, hand-carved in an abstract heart shape. 130 x 110 x 51mm. Donated by Jenni Brammall.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $160.00)

Twenty-sixth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Montana agate in sterling silver pendant

Montana agate cut by Merlin de Shaw, set in sterling silver pendant, on sterling silver Italian snake chain. Pendant 40 x 20mm.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $150.00)

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Boulder ironstone polished specimen

Boulder opal host rock specimen, shaped and polished by hand by Carol Clemson, with tiny sparks of green play of colour. 149 x 34 x 28mm. Donated by Carol Clemson.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $65.00)

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Polished serpentine desk ornament

Paperweight of polished serpentine from near Tamworth, NSW, fashioned into a square-sided prism. 74 x 71 x 33mm.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $45.00)

Twenty-ninth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Portable electronic scale

Portable electronic scale (g and ct), to 200g, donated by Gemcuts.


 

Prize Option (RRP: $35.00)

Thirtieth Choice of Available Prizes - Hero image

Eye of the Beholder: Barbara Gasch A Life in Jewellery

'Eye of the Beholder: Barbara Gasch A Life in Jewellery', by Cree Marshall and Barbara Gasch. A richly illustrated book documenting the remarkable creativity, skill and originality of the late great Barbara Gasch, master goldsmith, Australian Opal Centre Life Member and White Cliffs resident. Donated by Barbara's husband Doug Brook.


$20,926

Total Prize Pool (30 Prizes)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Prize winners will be drawn one after the other. Once all winners are drawn, we will contact the first drawn winner first, and invite them to choose a prize from the available options. We wiIl then contact the second drawn winner and ask them to choose from the remaining available prizes, continuing in order from 1st prize through to 30th prize.

If we are unable to speak with a winner by phone or sms, we will leave a message if possible, then allow 30 minutes for the winner to contact us before we contact the next winner and invite them to choose a prize. If we are contacted by a prior winner we had previously been unable to contact, they will immediately be invited to choose a prize from among the prizes remaining available.

If we are unable to make contact with a winner within 48 hours, the prize will be redrawn. If a winner elects not to receive a prize, the prize may be used by the Australian Opal Centre in accordance with raffle regulations.  

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Results

The prize winner(s) are listed below.

0

First Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,980
153
K. Zimmer
0

Second Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,750
1626
S. Jenkins
0

Third Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,650
1648
S. Jenkins
0

Fourth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,370
497
S. Bailey
0

Fifth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,300
899
S. Young
0

Sixth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,250
918
S. Young
0

Seventh Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $1,133
1108
C. Chandler
0

Eighth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $994
568
L. CLARK
0

Ninth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $980
939
C. Coleman
0

Tenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $850
1493
M. Scrymgeour
0

Eleventh Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $750
1585
K. Vicelich
0

Twelfth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $750
1009
M. Webb
0

Thirteenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $635
649
P. Thomas
0

Fourteenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $600
1348
T. Willsallen
0

Fifteenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $599
1172
M. McGinty
0

Sixteenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $585
1545
S. Robinson
0

Seventeenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $560
1518
M. Scrymgeour
0

Eighteenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $550
249
M. Ammala
0

Nineteenth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $450
103
L. Ozmen
0

Twentieth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $385
203
K. Hanstock
0

Twenty-first Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $350
471
K. Burton
0

Twenty-second Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $300
117
L. Ozmen
0

Twenty-third Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $250
762
J. Materna
0

Twenty-fourth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $250
257
D. Welchman
0

Twenty-fifth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $200
1080
J. Erhart
0

Twenty-sixth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $160
1147
A. McCormack
0

Twenty-seventh Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $150
588
P. Cooney
0

Twenty-eighth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $65
1552
J. Apps
0

Twenty-ninth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $45
1352
T. Willsallen
0

Thirtieth Choice of Available Prizes

RRP: $35
554
J. Lally

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The Draw

  • Draw Date

    Monday, 25 May 2026

  • Draw Time

    9:00 AM

  • Draw Location

    Conducted online via the RaffleTix electronic draw system. Official address: 3/11 Morilla Street (PO Box 229)
    Lightning Ridge NSW 2834

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