Established in 1975, Mariora is one of Australia's pre-eminent specialist opal companies. Located in Surfers Paradise, Australia's tourist capital on Queensland's Gold Coast, Mariora specialises in natural solid Queensland boulder opals and black opals from middle to fine quality, collection gemstones and designer jewellery.

Mariora has a talented team of designers who create the Mariora Collection which has won numerous awards at the Australian Jewellery Design Awards including the supreme award, the Grand Prix Trophy in 1992.

All Mariora designer jewellery is individually created using only the finest materials, 18kt gold and platinum and are complimented by fine quality diamonds.

Four of Mariora's directors, including the Managing Director Mario Antolovich, are graduates of the Gemological Institute of America.

Mariora Australia Pty Ltd is the only company in Australia that produces and markets unique designer jewellery under an exclusive brand name -MARIORA-

Group of Companies:

• Mariora Australia Pty Ltd
• Gemstralia Pty Ltd
• Mariora Corporation Ltd (Osaka Japan) - distributor

Mariora has an established reputation with participation in numerous international trade shows including: Basel World Watch Clock and Jewellery Fair, International Jewellery Tokyo and Jewellery Arabia. Appearances in international trade publications include: Jewellery News Asia, Harpers Bazaar, Europa Star and Jewellery International.

Professional Association Memberships:

• International Coloured gemstone Association
• Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
• Australian Gem Industry Association
• Jewellers Association of Australia
• Gold Coast Tourism Bureau
• Osaka Chamber of Commerce