2015 Lightning Ridge Opal Festival and Jewellery Design Awards IOJDAA 2015
The 2015 Lightning Ridge Opal Festival was a great success with many sellers, tourists and buyers coming from all around the world. It seem the … Read more
2015 Tucson Gem Show – opal trends and what the future holds
Mind-blowing and busy – that’s how we would describe the 2015 Tucson Gem Show. A celebration of all things Gem, Mineral and Fossil the choice … Read more
Tuscon 2015 – Book your exclusive appointment with Justin NOW!
You’ve asked, your’ve begged and the stars have finally aligned – we are going to be in Tucson for the gems shows in Feb 2015! … Read more
Best kept secrets of Lightning Ridge
Visiting the outback is a special experience and visiting Lightning Ridge is no different. In today’s video, we share a magical place – that not … Read more
What not to do with opal
We love opal, and we love that you love it too! Opal is fun; it’s about discovery and very often joy. We all need much … Read more
Giving back with Room to Read.
There are so many ways to pay it forward and at Black Opal Direct we are passionate about children’s education. Did you know there are … Read more
Lightning Ridge 2013 Opal Festival
Last weekend was the Lightning Ridge 2013 Opal Festival. A celebration of all things opal from all around Australia. The town population swells to double, … Read more
Update: Save Lightning Ridge Campaign
Thank you to everyone for their support all around the world for the Save Lightning Ridge campaign. The New South Wales State Government is now … Read more
Help us save Lightning Ridge
UPDATE: The Town meeting was a great success with over 800 people attending and vowing to speak with one voice until the goverment start … Read more
Happy holidays and a funny video just for you
What a year it has been! We have loved serving you and bringing you all some absolutely magical opal. We hope that you all have … Read more
We are thinking of you
This week has been tough for many of our customers as they deal with Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath. We are thinking of you all … Read more
116 years of opal history
When talking about our history in the opal business, talk invariably goes to another family with an even longer opal association. E. Gregory Sherman was … Read more
