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Opal Month!
Community and EventsOct 4, 2022
Opal Month!

Welcome to Opal Month (or October to the others). Do we have an exciting month filled with fun facts and giveaways just for you? Welcome to the opal month party! Here at Black Opal Direct, we are a...

Saxon Ring
Community and EventsAug 16, 2022
Father's Day—The BOD Way

We have put together a Father’s Day Gift Guide the BOD way to help you spoil Dad on his special day. Opal Jewelry Shop our Duke & Saxon Rings, or if you are feeling creative — Create your own ...

Justin's Personal Opal Collection
Community and EventsMay 31, 2022
Show & Tell — JT's Treasured Personal Collection

We thought it was about time that we did a little update on Justin’s treasured personal collection of Opals and other cherished items. Join us as we take you through some of Justin’s newly acquire...

Black Opal Direct Mums
Community and EventsMay 3, 2022
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 us all like only a Mother knows how, we are so very...

My Opal Journey
Community and EventsMar 8, 2022
My Opal Journey

Over the years my beaten by sand jar has grown, along with a collection of sentimental pieces from my journey as an opal cutter. I wanted to immortalise all these things that mean so much to me and...

The Ultimate
Community and EventsJan 17, 2022
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 the gem is just as remarkable, then you know that se...

Festive Season 2021
Community and EventsDec 21, 2021
Happy Festive Season 2021

Wishing you all a very merry festive season and a happy and safe start to the new year.We would love to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the past year and are so excited...

Buying Trip to Lightning Ridge
Community and EventsAug 3, 2021
An opal buying trip to Lightning Ridge!

We’re off on an opal buying trip to Lightning Ridge! Watch as we dance, skip, and crawl our way out west. Lightning Ridge is a long way from any of Australia’s beautiful coastlines. Separated by t...

Opal Chat
Community and EventsJul 1, 2021
Opal chat with Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society

Opal chat time! Let’s change it up and dive deep into everything you’ve wanted to know about opal this week. A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to do a Zoom call with the Brantford Lapidary and ...