
Visiting the outback is a special experience and visiting Lightning Ridge is no different. In today’s video, we share a magical place – that not even all locals know about.Hot Springs on the Coocer...

Jurgen Wolfgang Thomas: 19.02.1939 – 25.06.2014 On June 25, we said goodbye to Justin’s Father, Jurgen Thomas, who established our company over 50 years ago. Jurgen emigrated from East Germany an...

We love opal, and we love that you love it too!Opal is fun; it’s about discovery and very often joy. We all need much more of that in our lives – right?Watch Justin as he takes you through some of ...
There are so many ways to pay it forward and at Black Opal Direct we are passionate about children’s education.Did you know there are over 300 million children today who are unable to attend school...

Last weekend was the Lightning Ridge 2013 Opal Festival. A celebration of all things opal from all around Australia. The town population swells to double, and every available bit of accommodation i...
UPDATE: The Town meeting was a great success with over 800 people attending and vowing to speak with one voice until the goverment start listening and engaing again. The petition is looking great w...
What a year it has been! We have loved serving you and bringing you all some absolutely magical opal. We hope that you all have a safe and happy Christmas and holiday.In true Black Opal Direct form...

This week has been tough for many of our customers as they deal with Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath.We are thinking of you all and pray that you and your families are okay. The image above repre...

When talking about our history in the opal business, talk invariably goes to another family with an even longer opal association. E. Gregory Sherman was started by Ernie Sherman in 1896 when he fir...