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 The
American Opal Society is an
non-profit organization, educational in nature, whose primary purpose is
promoting interest and knowledge of this precious gem. If you are an
Opalholic (i.e. passionate opal lover), the American Opal Society is for
you!!! We're a non-profit organization whose main purpose is the study and
sharing of information about OPAL. We have members who mine, collect, cut
or set opal in jewelry, and we all enjoy looking at opal and talking about
opal.
  Our
members include artisans, craftspeople, designers, educators and laymen
whose vocation and/or avocation is opal. One-time initiation fee and
annual dues are used to pay for the operations of the Society.
If you share our love of opal, we welcome you to
join our society.
Together we will gain both pleasure and knowledge while furthering the
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Here are some of the attributes of our organization:
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Monthly Newsletter,
The Opal Express, With
Great Articles On Opal and Related Topics. The
Opal Express Archives
are for AOS members only. If you are a member, a password is
needed to enter the members-only protected area. To get a password, request one by
e-mailing the
webmaster or check the latest issue of your Opal Express.
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Annual
Opal and Gem Show near Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on the first
weekend of November. The most opal dealers under one roof in the
USA!
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Lapidary
Workshop With Expert Cutters To Assist Members.
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Monthly
Meeting In Orange County, California, With Guest Speakers, Refreshments And
Club Activities.
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Field Trips In The California/Nevada/Arizona Area For
Opal And Mineral Collecting. Other areas in the Western USA are
occasionally visited also.
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Extensive
Library On Opals And Gems, With Many Out Of Print And Rare Opal
Books. Libary items are available only to our Southern Californian members.
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The Opal
Discussion Forum is a public bulletin board to discuss with other
opal and gem enthusiasts questions, ideas, etc., about opals and related
topics. It is accessible to everyone, not just members! Please visit it
and ask you opal questions and comments.
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The
American Opal Society
P.O. Box 4875
Garden Grove, CA 92842-4875
info@opalsociety.org
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The American Opal Society is a member of: |
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California Federation of
Mineralogical Societies |
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 American
Federation of Mineralogical Societies |
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