Three necklaces featuring Australian Opal and Pearls.

Styling Opals and Pearls Together to Look Modern and Fashionable

Modern jewellery is no longer about following strict rules—it's about expressing your individuality with pieces that reflect your personal style. Mixing fashionable opals, luminous pearls and colourful gemstones allows you to create elegant combinations that feel contemporary, refined and uniquely yours.

August 13, 2026 — Nancy Lawson
Australian black opal pendant on green gemstone necklace.

Popularity of Opals in Fashion Jewellery

Welcome back to Mombasa Rose! This week, we’re diving into the dazzling world of opals and their rising star status in high-end fashion jewellery. Whether you’re a gemstone enthusiast or simply love elegant accessories, you’ll find the allure of opals irresistible.

August 04, 2026 — Nancy Lawson
Straw bags for summer!

Straw bags for summer!

Few things feel as essentially summer as a great straw bag! and when you aren't using it hang it on the wall!
August 04, 2026 — Mombasa Rose
Our New Australian Opal Necklaces

Our New Australian Opal Necklaces

Opals are our new favourite! At Mombasa Rose we have sourced some divine local opals and turned them into statement necklaces.
August 04, 2026 — Mombasa Rose
genuine natural heart shaped Turquoise and silver pendant

Turquoise represents wisdom and tranquility.

Turquoise, a captivating sea-green stone which represents wisdom, tranquility, protection, good fortune, and hope.
November 26, 2021 — Rose Lawson
This subtle beauty is more than a love potion.

This subtle beauty is more than a love potion.

Rodochrosite crystal meaning is associated with the rose, the symbol of love. 
October 12, 2021 — Rose Lawson
The Fairies play on the beach at night

The Fairies play on the beach at night

The fairies play on the beach at night, I see them dance in the misty light.
September 20, 2021 — Rose Lawson
Shiva Eye Seashell Jewellery

Shiva Eye Seashell Jewellery

A pretty range of Shiva Shells set in 925 silver, great for bringing the beautiful beach wave to accessorize your summer outfit.
March 10, 2020 — Rose Lawson
Our Tropical Island Style

Our Tropical Island Style

The sea is the most perfect turquoise blue, the sky is as blue as an island sky can be and the palm trees are tropical perfection.
February 10, 2020 — Mombasa Rose
Our Island pink

Our Island pink

It's a big bite of fresh watermelon on a white sand beach, or a perfect pink conch shell lapped by the mint blue Caribbean sea.
January 09, 2020 — Mombasa Rose
Perfect Prezzies!

Perfect Prezzies!

The best presents sometimes also sparkle and shine! Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Citrine and silver, "Hey! Hi Santa!"
December 02, 2019 — Mombasa Rose
January's Birthstone is a …. Garnet

January's Birthstone is a …. Garnet

Januarys Birthstone is a ….Garnet which may not sound as exciting as a ruby, emerald or sapphire, but there are actually some truly beautiful colours.
January 04, 2019 — Mombasa Rose