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2022 Opal Jewellery Trends

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 ...

What types of opal jewelry can you buy?

Opal jewelry is our passion and we are always excited when we source a new handcrafted gold or sterling silver piece for our customers - be it opal...

Our 2021 Christmas Gift Guide

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

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.

Australian black opal from Lightning Ridge

Australian Opals: 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...