A Serendipitous Encounter
The discovery of a black opal of this calibre rarely occurs, which makes it so special when they are unearthed. However, when the story behind … Read more
The Southern Cross opal is the rarest I’ve ever seen
What’s it like to hold one of the rarest opals in the world in your hands? Meet the Southern Cross opal. Walking into my workshop, … Read more
A tribute to my father
A friend approached me recently and asked to see some pictures of an opal my father cut when he was alive. While it’s hard for … Read more
Script Pattern in an Unreal Gem
Seeing rare Script Pattern unearthed from a rough opal piece is not what I expected from our last YouTube Live. I’m sure you could tell, from … Read more
Justin’s Private Gem Collection (Part 2)
Ever wondered what the opal-obsessed Justin keeps all to himself? We dive into my private gem collection in this weeks episode to see the opals … Read more
Justin’s Personal Opal Collection
Storytime! Let’s quiz Justin on some of the beautiful gemstones in his personal opal collection. Join us as Melinda (Black Opal Direct’s newest member!) … Read more
Campbell Bridges: Opal Explorer
Campbell Bridges is a world renowned geologist, explorer and gemologist. He discovered Tsavoritenand brought Tanzanite to the USA in the 1960s. One stone not synonymous … Read more
World’s rarest opal video: Part 2
The rough and unpolished gem weighs a massive 568.69 carats and measures 95 x 59 x 25 mm. For more on the origin and story visit … Read more
The world’s rarest opal: Part 1
Its birthplace Indigenous songlines run through Wollumbin, (the “Cloud Catcher”) which are the remains of an ancient volcano. This towering peak, also called Mt Warning, … Read more
The Rainbow Serpent Opal
It’s not often we are dumbstruck when it comes to opal but this one had us FLOORED. Recently discovered and mined by a long time … Read more
Opals have Energy
We buy opal for many reasons, most obviously because it’s beautiful, but there is often something more. It speaks to us. It tells us a … Read more
Is this the most perfect opal in the world?
The perfect opal in the world is a big call, but we think this stone most definitely qualifies! Body tone: N1 Brightness: 5 out of … Read more
