Today we are going to talk about buying opal jewelry – specifically recognising synthetic opal jewelry. Firstly, let me say that synthetic opal jewelry definitely has a place in our wardrobes when...
The three questions I need to ask my opal jeweler? Working with opal is not something most jewelers do everyday. It is important you select a jeweler who understands the unique properties of this p...
Baroque opals are anything but ovals and rounds.As you’ve probably guessed we are big fans of simple ovals and rounds. Opal just seems to show its best face in these shapes but sometimes when cutti...
Mind-blowing and busy – that’s how we would describe the 2015 Tucson Gem Show. A celebration of all things Gem, Mineral and Fossil the choice and variety is unimaginable. One dealer remarked that ...
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 story about our best selves. Opals have energy. “Desert Sands...
Recently a virtual friend, Benjamin (@thirdcoastgems), showcased an extremely talented designer called Joel (@freestonepeach). He is working with opal in wood and a whole bunch of other gemstones. ...
Knowing when we should cut an opal pair is a choice based on benefits in almost all instances. Many people would say, “don’t cut beautiful colour away; it’s a waste of stunning colour made by natur...
The film The Great Gatsby is in full flight in many places around the world. Being an F. Scott Fitzgerald fan and a fan of the art deco period in general, I thought it might be fun to take a look a...
14ct Gold and Opal Ring Here at Black Opal Direct, we often have jewelers purchase from us because they know that all our opal is polished and ready to be set beautifully – we provide the sparkle....