Australia is lucky to be the home of the world famous Boulder Opal, Black Opal and White Australian Opal. Black Opal is Precious Opal with a dark grey, black, green and blue background. This deep colored background is what separates Black Opal from Boulder Opal and White Opal as the multi colored flash of the Opal contrast with the dark background creating a tremendously bright “play of color”.
Black Opal is made up of trillions of microscopic spheres of Silica approximately 0.00005 – 0.0004 mm in diameter. To put this in perspective, there are about 20million microscopic spheres on the tip of a ballpoint of a pen. Viewing these minuscule areas of Silica requires the use of an electron microscope. The more organize the spheres, the richer the colored flash, the more disorganized the spheres, the more the “potch” colored material is presented.
The highly sought-after Black Opal is one of the most valuable types of Opal. Taking millions and millions of years to form under the earth, the brilliant bright colors and breathtaking patterns which range from a rolling flash to a harlequin pattern make this very rare and precious Opal gemstone one of the most visually breathtaking phenomenon’s that mother nature has ever created.
Here at Australian Opal Direct, we offer an exclusive range of genuine Australian Black Opal Necklaces, Black Opal Rings, Black Opal Earrings, Black Opal Bracelets, Black Opal Watches, Black Opal Cufflinks and Loose Black Opal Stones. From Black Opal solids to Black Opal doublets and Black Opal triplets we offer a wide range of styles within everyone’s budget. With fast & direct Worldwide shipping, owning your own piece of genuine Australian Black Opal has never been more accessible.
Enjoy exploring our exclusive collection of Black Opal and see the majesty of mother nature for yourself! 30 years of experience! Fast and easy world wide shipping.
