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Q: Where are Black Opal Direct’s opals sourced from?

Black Opal Direct’s opals are sourced from miners in Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, Andamooka, and Winton. It’s important for us to know where our opals are coming from so that we can create sophisticated pieces that are meant to last. On top of maintaining this close relationship with the miners we source from, Black Opal Direct is an accredited ethical member of the International Colored Gemstone Association as well as a fully audited business with Australian Customs under their Trusted Trader Program.

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The Opal Jewelry Guide

Choosing opal jewelry is a personal and meaningful journey. With every opal being truly one of a kind, finding the right piece can feel overwhelming—but that’s what makes it so special. We’ve created this guide to help you navigate the process and discover the opal that speaks to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you looking for an opal pendant or opal necklace?

The safest way to wear opal is as a pendant, necklace, or choker. Visually stunning with the opal set either on its own or with other stones, you can be sure that its beauty will invite admiration. Get a genuine opal pendant or opal necklace with us.

We are proud to work directly with our miners to source stones that we lovingly make into timeless pieces handcrafted to last a lifetime. Our Australian opal necklaces and pendants can be set with any of our opals and we have a variety of styles available for immediate delivery.

Can’t see a pendant or necklace you’d like to purchase? We’ve got you sorted! You can choose an opal you love and have it set into one of our Create Your Own jewelry designs. We have three settings to choose from — Our Ruthie and Johanna necklaces and the Tatiana Pendant, with or without diamonds. Take a peek and start designing your own unique heirloom. Not sure if what you have chosen will be right for you? Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist with refining your selection and final choice.

Where are Black Opal Direct’s opals sourced from?

Black Opal Direct’s opals are sourced from miners in Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, Andamooka, and Winton. It’s important for us to know where our opals are coming from so that we can create sophisticated pieces that are meant to last.

On top of maintaining this close relationship with the miners we source from, Black Opal Direct is an accredited ethical member of the International Colored Gemstone Association as well as a fully audited business with Australian Customs under their Trusted Trader Program.

Is it okay to wear an opal necklace every day?

The short answer is yes, you can! If your opal necklace or opal pendant is an Australian solid opal set in precious metal such as sterling silver, gold or platinum then it is totally fine to wear it daily. Australian opal is mostly sedimentary and non porous which means that it can get wet and wont change if you sweat or use sunscreen or perfume.

Ultimately, your jewelry should add to your look and make you feel beautiful. So yes, go ahead and wear your opal pendant or necklace as many times as you want!

Can I make a custom opal necklace or pendant?

Yes, we welcome inquiries from those looking to make their own opal jewelry.

Crafting a custom opal pendant or necklace means that you are wearing a one-of-one piece that is unique to you.

Whether you’re looking for white opal, crystal opal, or dark opal, we will work closely with you to create your custom piece. Whatever style you’re after, we’ll make sure to transform it into jewelry you’ll want to wear forever!

What type of opal is best for necklaces?

Opal stones are incredibly versatile and varied in appearance, so the truth is that the best opal necklace will depend on your personal tastes.

That said, Australian black opal is incredibly sought after because its black appearance makes the other colors within the stone shine even more.

If you want a black opal necklace or black opal pendant, we’re more than happy to walk you through our selection of jewelry pieces that may suit you.