Only one of these opals is real. So have a go at trying to pick the right one. There are three different types of opal here, and only one is the real deal. The answer is below… The answer...
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...
Opal doublets are a fantastic way to achieve a great looking black opal at a fraction of a solid price. They are a great choice for many of us when looking for a champagne taste opal on a beer budg...
When you work closely with opal for over 30 years, you can sometimes forget how important the most obvious questions are! In this video, I help you understand what black opal is and why it is so v...
We are proud to now offer all customers purchasing opal the addition of an independent valuation. An independent valuation provides you with peace of mind that you are purchasing a natural opal. Th...
When choosing your jewellery design for your opal you should use a simplistic design as it can really bring out the color play in your opal. If you put to much “bling” around it, the piece can get ...
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...
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....
A few months ago we talked about how to spot a fake Lightning Ridge black opal and the many examples of the fake stuff found on Ebay. We put our money on the table and purchased a few pieces from a...