Opal Edition: InColor Magazine
The latest edition of InColor magazine is here with not one but two articles by Black Opal Direct! InColor is the magazine produced by the … Read more
Nucleus of an opal like the beginning of time: Asteria Pattern
Sometimes we see the world in things that you never would expect. This opal has a nucleus at the bottom of the piece that expands … Read more
Types of Opal
Here lays a guide to the different types of opal that can be found. To understand the true value of opal, you first need to … Read more
Opal Pattern Types Revealed on Video
If you only watch one video on opal pattern types make it this one – our best yet. It’s all well and good to see … Read more
The challenge of how to value opal: Why can’t it be easy?
Let’s face it; it’s hard to value opal. Some days we all wish it were as easy as diamonds. Cut, colour, clarity and carat and … Read more
What does a top gem black opal look like?
In all the time I have been dealing in opals from Lightning Ridge, I have seen some pretty amazing gemstones. But don’t you think the … Read more
How to identify an opal triplet
Opal triplets have fooled many people. Thinking they are buying an opal solid, the stone or jewelry piece is only a slice of opal that … Read more
Some things you need to know about opal types
Black Opal Black opal is the most rare and valuable of all the opal types in the world. It is only found in very few … Read more
The difference between white opal and crystal opal
Is white opal the same as crystal opal? Although these two opals can look very similar, there’s a big difference that boils down to two … Read more
The difference between black opal and crystal opal
How is it that opals from the same place can be so different? In today’s video, I explain the difference between black opal and crystal … Read more
Even more opal patterns: Part 2
This is part 2 of opal patterns explained (you can catch up with part 1 here). Now that you are familiar with the differences between … Read more
Five Opal Patterns Explained
Every opal is unique but with my help, there are a few common patterns that you’ll be able to recognise! Today I’m going to take … Read more
