Things to do in Adelaide, South Australia: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Established in 1974 in the Opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy, and now situated in Adelaide's iconic Beehive Corner, Opal Diamond Factory is Adelaide's oldest and largest opal and diamond specialist. Having Adelaide's first front of house workshop ODF provide an exclusive experience enabling their clients to watch the art of opal cutting and jewellery manufacturing. This second generation family owned and operated business is run by father-son team John and Mike Saj-Rynes. John, a true pioneer within the opal industry is one of Australia's most experienced opal cutters. Having trained over 14 apprentices over his career, his knowledge and enthusiasm is recognised within the industry. Mike has grown the business to now specialise in custom handmade diamond engagement rings. His personable nature has allowed him to build strong relationships and he is passionate about providing a genuine customer experience. Both John and Mike enjoy working closely with each other, providing an entertaining and original experience while building the brand and family tradition that is respectfully known as the Opal Diamond Factory.

Chandelle Galerie Candle School is located near Kangarilla on Candle Artisan, Mel & husband David Cant's 20-acre property. It has beautiful vistas over the vineyards and hills of the local area. The School is nestled between the historic villages of Clarendon, Meadows and McLaren Vale yet being only a 30-minute drive from Adelaide CBD, it's the world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The spacious purpose built Candle Studio is warm and welcoming - with a wood fire blazing in winter and cool hill breezes during summer. Indulge in a half-day workshop and enjoy a day of decadence, along with a gourmet lunch and glass (or two) of local wines. Make memories, and friends, while tapping into your creative spirit. Making candles is fun, calming, healing, and transformative! The Basic Candle Making Class requires no previous experience. If you prefer, private workshops can be arranged for any mutually convenient times. For more information visit our website.

Best opal in Adelaide. A must visit! Free admission to The UNDERGROUND OPAL MINE located beneath our store. View the 100 million year old OPALISED DINOSAUR FOSSIL. Unique Opal and Diamond Manufacturers are the largest opal manufacturing jewellers and opal cutters in Adelaide offering the biggest range that is second to none! Both of our Master Jewellers and expert opal cutters work in store, so you can watch this amazing process of shaping, polishing and jewellery manufacturing first hand. Unique Opal mine is a huge tourist attraction and that special place to purchase that unique opal. Wholesale and Retail with Australias’ Largest collection of opal on display Unique Opal Mine has a beautifully created underground opal mine for you to explore, bringing to you the “Coober Pedy Experience” with the convenience of an Adelaide Rundle Mall location. In our mine you can see the veins of real opal as they would naturally occur in the rock and explore different regions of opal mining throughout the Australian opal fields. Take a few minutes to sit down and watch our short documentary on opals, explaining the different types, the regions where they are found and how they are formed. All of this is FREE admission :-) If you are lucky, one of our friendly jewellers and opal cutters may be in the process of cutting and polishing the raw stone on the equipment located in the mine area, and you can watch this amazing process of shaping and polishing these beautiful opals first hand! Unique Opal mine also has a 100 million year old Opalised Dinosaur Plesiosaur on display in store. This is one of Eight in the world ever discovered. In addition to our beautiful opal jewellery, our expert jewellers can custom make jewellery in any gemstone and metal. If you are searching for something Unique for your special occasion, come and see us. We can work with you on the design and offer a wide selection of stones for you to choose from. Our jewellers work in store, so you can watch them craft raw material into works of art. Unique Opal Mine are 100% South Australian owned and operated Unique Opal Mine offer a lifetime international guarantee on all purchases.

Gerard McCabe is Adelaide's premier diamond jeweller. Specialising in unique designs of diamond, coloured diamond and gemstone jewellery and watches. Many Gerard McCabe jewellery collections are inspired by local, South Australian stories or incorporate Australian gemstones. Our family run boutiques offer a selection of unique and beautiful jewellery products for your perfect holiday memento.

Quirky, award-winning gift store in Adelaide, SA. Recently moved into a big new store in Westfield at West Lakes ... the Fox is Adelaide’s most unique gift Mecca. Local artists & makers, iconic big brands, kitsch, retro & nostalgia, traditional handcrafts from Mexico, Russia & Japan, beautiful ceramic tableware, cat clocks, pop culture & the best & funniest cards in town. Altered dolls, games, Matryoshka & Day of The Dead. Jewellery from local & international artists, wall art, miniatures & retro tin toys. An eclectic mix of brands & products curated by a creative team.

Haigh’s original retail store, established in 1915 in Adelaide’s historic Beehive Corner building right on the corner of Rundle Mall and King William Street. Conveniently located in the centre of the shopping district, the store is just a few minutes walk from major hotels, the Convention Centre, Festival Centre and railway station.