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Opal: This Season's Hottest Rock

Opal: This Season's Hottest Rock

Leading jewellery artisans around the world are increasingly captivated by the allure and versatility of opal, which now plays a starring role in l...

Welcome to Black Star Opal

Opal has captivated society for thousands of years – and now this beautiful gemstone is available from online retail store Black Star Opal.

Opal Basics 101: What is opal?

Imagine a gemstone containing all the colours of the rainbow in striking patterns and shapes, whose appearance changes as it moves in the light to...

How to care for your opals

Taking care of the precious things in our lives – like friendships, our health or that set of Waterford crystal glasses inherited from your great-...

Favourite quotes about opals

As you might have guessed, we think opals are pretty special and it’s great to know so many other people do too! We’ve come across some wonderful ...

An image of opal jewelry including opal rings, opal bracelets and opal charms on the beach

Top Tips for Buying Opal Jewellery

With so many colours, patterns and price points, buying opal jewellery can sometimes be a little confusing. We're here to help find the perfect pie...

The Bad Luck Myth About Opal

Opals are a mystical product of Mother Nature, embraced throughout history as the Queen of Gems. But is the superstition that opal brings bad luck ...

Birthstones - a gem of a tradition

A special gemstone representing your birth month, birthstones are an ancient tradition that no one is quite sure where or when it began.

An image of a couple holding hands wearing Australian opal jewelry including an opal watch and an opal ring

5 Tips to Care for Your Opals

Taking care of the precious things in our lives ensures they last the tests of time, and opals are no different.

An image of Australian boulder opals from Queensland for opal jewelry

Opal Basics 101: What Types of Opals Can You Buy?

With such a spectacular array of colours and patterns available, it can seem like there are endless types of Australian opals. Let's take a look at...

Three boulder opal pendants set in 18ct yellow gold pictured against a rusty tin drum

Our Top 5 Tips for Buying Opals Online

We're all fans of online shopping but how do you know which opal jewellery website is right for you? Here are five tips to help make up your mind.

An image by Danny Sanchez of the inside of opal using microscope photography

Opal's Beauty: The Secret Within

Opal is one of the most beautiful and mysterious gemstones on earth. But how is it formed and what makes this gemstone so unique and captivating?