Explore Opal

2022 Opal Jewellery Trends

Beautiful Australian opal is one of the most versatile and sought after gemstones on earth. Each opal is cut and shaped by hand, and is completely unique. Therefore most opal jewellery is individua...

What types of opal jewelry can you buy?

Opal jewelry is our passion at Black Star Opal, and we are always excited when we source a new handcrafted gold or sterling silver piece for our customers - be it opal earrings, an opal ring, an op...

Our 2021 Christmas Gift Guide for Opal Jewellery

The Christmas gifting season is here! We've created the ultimate opal, gemstone and crystal  jewellery gift guide to help you find that perfect present for family and friends.

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 luxurious designer pieces.

Welcome to Black Star Opal

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

Opal Basics 101: What is opal?

Imagine a gemstone that holds all the colours of the rainbow, shimmering in shifting patterns that dance with the light. A gem so unique that no two pieces are ever the same—each one as individual ...

Top Tips For Australian Opal & Opal Jewellery Care

  Taking care of an opal gemstone and opal jewellery is essential in order to maintain its beauty and lustre. Opals are a beautiful but somewhat delicate stone that can be susceptible to damage whe...

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 piece just for you.

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 true?

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.