About Black Star Opal

Opal isn’t just our business—it’s our passion, our purpose and at the core of everything we do.

Black Star Opal is a family-owned company with deep roots in the Australian opal industry, dating back to 1969. What began as a small scale black opal mining, cutting and export enterprise in the outback town of Lightning Ridge, has now grown into one of Australia’s longest-standing and most trusted opal jewellery brands.

Today, we're leading opal specialists and offer a seamless global online shopping experience alongside our bricks-and-mortar store, The Opal Centre, located at the iconic Big Banana in Coffs Harbour.

We work directly with Australian opal miners and jewellers to source only natural, ethically-sourced opals and beautifully crafted jewellery—ensuring quality, authenticity and fair pricing. If we don't love it, if we wouldn't wear it, then we don't sell it. Simple.

So whether you're searching for a unique gift or treating yourself, Black Star Opal is the Number One destination for exceptional craftsmanship, expert advice, personalised service, and the true brilliance of real Australian opal stones.

MEET THE TEAM

Elizabeth Deskoski
The driving force behind our businesses, Elizabeth has long been the heart of our opal gemstone and jewellery curation. With an eye for quality and a deep appreciation for opal’s natural artistry, she’s shaped Black Star Opal into a trusted global brand and grown The Opal Centre into one of Australia’s most recognised specialty opal jewellery stores (alongside other natural treasures hand-selected from around the world). When not immersed in all things opal, Elizabeth is either planning her next big adventure or spending time with her beloved Chihuahua dogs.

Olivia Deskoski
With a multi-faceted background in opal, gemmology, journalism, marketing and e-commerce, Olivia brings together creativity and industry insight to every aspect of Black Star Opal—from opal jewellery design and photography to digital marketing, website management and content creation. Her lifelong passion for Australian opal has seen her curate the world’s only opal-inspired light installation for Vivid Sydney and play a key role in raising over $1 million for the new Australian Opal and Fossil Centre.

Why Choose Black Star Opal?

We get it. Online shopping for gemstones and jewellery can be daunting, especially when it comes to something as unique and valuable as opal. That’s why at Black Star Opal, we put your trust and satisfaction first, offering:

UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE

With over 50 years in the opal trade, our expertise and knowledge is unmatched. Our direct relationships with Australian miners in Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy and Queensland ensure every opal stone is 100% natural, responsibly sourced and the highest quality possible.

DIVERSE AUTHENTIC SELECTION

Our jewellery collections include everything from classic opal rings and elegant pendants to one-of-a-kind gemstone creations. Every piece is crafted in fine solid gold, sterling silver or gold-plated silver to ensure long-lasting beauty. Whether you’re looking for a unique engagement ring or a meaningful October birthstone gift, we offer something for every taste, style and budget.

FAIR PRICING & QUALITY GUARANTEED

Thanks to our long-standing industry connections and hands-on approach to gemstone and jewellery sourcing, we keep our prices accessible without compromising quality. We've done the research and guarantee we offer unbeatable value, every time.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

With more than five decades of opal expertise and a dedication to exceptional service, we understand exactly what our customers are looking for. It’s our rare combination of expert knowledge, personal care and truly stunning opals that sets us apart—and keeps our customers coming back.

PEACE OF MIND WITH EVERY ORDER

• 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
  

• Free Worldwide Shipping & Insurance

• Fast Refunds & Returns Process

• Certificates of Authenticity Available

• Ethical Opal Gemstone Sourcing
  

• Opal Association of Australia Member

• Safe Secure Checkout (PCI DSS compliant via Shopify)

Need help or more information? Please get in touch anytime—we're here to make your shopping experience flawless and stress-free.