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
Opal in wood: Designer spotlight
You may not know, but I am addicted to Instagram. Recently a virtual friend Benjamin (@thirdcoastgems), showcased an extremely talented designer called Joel (@freestonepeach). He is … Read more
When should we cut an opal pair?
Knowing when we should cut an opal pair is a choice based on benefits in almost all instances. Many people would say, “don’t cut beautiful … Read more
Heart Shaped Opal
Here at Black Opal Direct, we’ve become a little obsessed with heart-shaped opal and seem to sell them as quickly as we cut them. This … Read more
Art Deco Opal Jewelry
The film The Great Gatsby is in full flight in many places around the world. Being an F. Scott Fitzgerald fan and a fan of … Read more
Chosing a design for your opal jewellery
When choosing your jewellery design for your opal you should use a simplistic design as it can really bring out the color play in your … Read more
Opus Opal: Opal Jewelry Spotlight
Here at Black Opal Direct, we often have jewelers purchase from us because they know that all our opal is polished and ready to be … Read more
How to care for opal
In this video, Justin shares some tips for how to best look after your opal. The best way to care for a piece of opal … Read more
Caitlin Mociun: Opal Jewelry Spotlight
A few months ago we rushed an opal to New York for a special commission. Here are the results and what a beautiful piece of … Read more
Designing Opal Jewelry
When I started designing jewelry a decade ago, I looked around me and got my inspiration from nature. Organic shapes reminiscent of water have always … Read more
Can you put opals in an ultrasonic?
Keep your opals away from water / Store your opals in water Never use an ultrasonic / Opals are fine to be cleaned in ultrasonics … Read more
Orientation of Opal in Jewelry
Orientation of opal in jewelry when designing any piece of jewelry with opal pays to make sure you choose the right piece of opal for … Read more
