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Certified, responsibly mined natural Australian opals
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AUSTRALIAN OPAL JEWELLERY
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THE HOME OF GENUINE AUSTRALIAN OPAL
Explore our natural opal jewelry collection, from rings and pendants to earrings and bracelets. Each piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is set with responsibly-mined Australian opal, born deep in the earth and hand-selected by our family of opal specialists with more than 50 years' experience. Shop online or visit us at our retail store, The Opal Centre, located at the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour.
Loved By Customers Worldwide
Kris Grauer, USA
"My Ocean Princess black opal ring is BEAUTIFUL and was sized and delivered as promised. Communication was prompt and professional. I'll be a repeat customer!"
Bridget Hall, UK
"My opal pendant is everything I was expecting and what tremendous service. I would heartily recommend Black Star Opal to anyone."
Harald Wack, EU
"Wow, these guys hit it out the ballpark! That opal pendant for my wife's 50th - love it! And with all the help we could have hoped for, shipped it on time from Australia to Germany! Love opal, love this company."
A GUIDE TO BUYING
AUSTRALIAN OPAL GEMS
Discover why opal from Australia is the most sought-after gemstone on earth.
Prized for centuries, Australian black opal is nature's masterpiece thanks to its uniquely beautiful play-of-colour, mesmerising patterns and rarity.
Created By Nature Over Millions Of Years
AUSTRALIAN OPALS
Opal: The October Birthstone
Opal is the birthstone of October, and natural Australian opals are the finest gemstones to celebrate this special month. Discover more about the captivating history, symbolism and science behind this extraordinary gem in our guide to the October birthstone.
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OPAL & DIAMOND JEWELLERY
OUR OPAL STORY
Opal Is Our Life & Our Passion
Black Star Opal specialises in natural Australian opal and opal jewellery, curated by a family that has lived and breathed opal since 1969. From everyday pieces to one-of-a-kind stones, there's something for every style and budget, and real people who know opal are always here to help you choose.
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Frequently Asked Opal Questions
Yes. All of our jewellery features real Australian opal, sourced from renowned opal fields including Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy and Queensland. We specialise in natural, solid Australian opals, including black, white, crystal and boulder opals, and also offer a beautiful range of opal doublet and triplet jewellery.
Doublets and triplets are a slice of genuine opal layered with supporting materials to enhance their appearance and provide a more affordable alternative to solid black opal. They are popular and widely accepted forms of opal jewellery, which we have sold for over 40 years through our retail store, The Opal Centre.
We clearly identify the type of opal in our product descriptions, and every piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We do not sell lab-created or synthetic opals.
Yes! We offer free insured, trackable worldwide shipping on all orders, with express shipping available for faster delivery. Orders valued at AUD $1,500 or more automatically qualify for complimentary express shipping. We ship to the USA, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, within Australia, and beyond. Please note: Some countries do not allow gemstone or jewellery imports, so we are unable to ship to these locations.
View our shipping policy for delivery times and further information.
We dispatch orders from Australia five days a week, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Delivery times vary depending on your location and the shipping method selected.
- Within Australia: Standard shipping typically takes 2–5 business days, while express shipping takes approximately 1–4 business days.
- International orders: Standard shipping generally takes 8–12 business days, or approximately 5–8 business days with express shipping.
Please note that delivery times are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. International deliveries may also be subject to customs processing delays, especially during peak gifting seasons.
We offer a 30-day return or exchange policy on eligible purchases, giving you peace of mind when shopping with us. Items must be returned unworn, in their original condition and packaging, and some exclusions and conditions apply.
For full details, please visit our Returns & Exchanges page, or contact our friendly team for assistance. We're always happy to help.
Import duties, tariffs and taxes vary depending on your country and the value of your order. For customers in the United States, we include applicable import duties and tariffs on orders valued up to USD $2,500, so there are no additional duty charges on delivery.
For other international destinations, customs duties, taxes and import fees may apply and are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend checking your country's import requirements before ordering.
Please note: International orders do not pay Australia's 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Yes. Black Star Opal is a family-owned Australian opal business with industry experience dating back to 1969. We opened our physical retail store, The Opal Centre, in Coffs Harbour, Australia in 1985 and have been selling online since 2014. In that time, we have shipped thousands of orders safely, both within Australia and around the world.
Every loose opal and jewellery piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and we're happy to provide additional photos and videos so you can see the opal's unique colours and characteristics before purchasing.
We are members of the Australian Opal Association, and our website uses secure, encrypted checkout and offers trusted payment options including PayPal, major credit cards and Apple Pay. You can also explore our customer reviews for added peace of mind.
We understand the importance of buying genuine opal jewellery from a trusted seller, particularly with the rise of fraudulent online jewellery stores. We take online shopping security and customer confidence seriously and have shared our expertise on identifying online jewellery scams with industry publication Jeweller Magazine.
Yes, we can resize most gold opal rings depending on the ring design and how many sizes are required. Contact us to find out more.
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Why Buy Opal Jewelry from Black Star Opal?
Black Star Opal is part of a family-owned business that has worked with opal since 1969. Our story began in the Australian outback mining black opal at Lightning Ridge. Today you can shop with us online, or visit our retail store, The Opal Centre in Coffs Harbour, where we have welcomed customers for over 40 years.
Every piece we sell contains real Australian opal. Explore opal rings, pendants and necklaces, earrings and bracelets in solid gold, sterling silver or gold plated silver, or shop by opal type: black, crystal, white and boulder opal jewellery. Collectors and designers can also browse our loose Australian opals.
Rated 5.0 from 120+ Google reviews, we offer friendly, personalised customer service every time. We're also proud members of the Australian Opal Association. Whether it's an October birthday gift, a special occasion memento, or opal jewelry for yourself, our team is always here to help.