Mother Nature
Friends of BOD: Georgia & Beau Meet Georgia Dostal, founder of Balanced Ballerinas, director of GC Dance and close friend of BOD.We spent an afternoon … Read more
Opal Jewelry
An Opal Ring—From Concept to Creation
The journey from rough opal to an opal ring. Every opal tells a story, but its true beauty lies hidden until the right hands bring … Read more
Ruth Talks: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry
Welcome to Ruth Talks. Today’s topic is: How to Choose the Right Opal Jewelry. Jewelry is more than just adornment—it’s a talisman, a memory keeper, … Read more
Andy’s Custom Opal Ring
An incredible black opal deserves an even more extraordinary jewelry setting, and that is exactly what we achieved with Andy’s custom opal ring.An old piece of Lightning … Read more
OPAL MONTH
October is almost here, or as others may know it, Opal Month!If you are lucky enough to be born in October you would know that … Read more
Mum, you’re a gem!
Meet our lovely Black Opal Direct Mums, who are all indeed, gems!We would be lost without them, from helping run our small business, to spoiling … Read more
Q&A with Kindred Collection designer Ruth Benjamin-Thomas
Has this been a design idea for a while or did it come once you received the Opals? I had been looking for such a … Read more
Kindred Collection
‘We are connected to each other and the land by many threads.’ Kindred Collection byRuth Benjamin-Thomas Kindred is a melding of the botanical with the … Read more
Queen of Gems
The Ruthie — elevating nature’s beauty, secured in a dainty claw setting, nestled in between a fine and fluid 18kt rose gold chain. Opals are … Read more
Black Opal Earrings
Earrings have been around for centuries almost as long as people have had ears. When earrings are used, most people will have a hole pierced … Read more
Silver Opal Jewelry
The word Opal is derived from Latin word and the Sanskrit words which mean ‘precious stone’. Opal is an exceptional precious gemstone. They are found … Read more
Opal Pendants
Why an opal pendant… For centuries pendants have been worn as items of adornment for woman. An opal pendant is eye-catching. The colour play in … Read more
