Places to buy black opals?

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

After watching the movie "Uncut Gems" and getting inspired by @missy's black opal Cartier ring, I wanted to see where I can find/buy black opals?

 

[Bron357]

Black opals are found at Lightning Ridge Australia.
Black opals can be very very expensive, Missys opal is in a league of its own. It’s a stunner, the best I’ve ever seen.
I follow on YouTube a guy called Justin from a company called Black Opal Direct. Search Black Opal Direct. He has a website too. He’s a cutter and also sells gems. It’s worthwhile watching his videos, he’s a great guy and it’s very interesting to watch and learn.

 

[yssie]

I have bought black opals from Black Opal Direct and M’s Opal World. Both are fantastic vendors with whom I had wonderful experiences - helpful and educational. The owner of M’s is also a PSer - @jordyonbass

Australian Black Opal from Lightning Ridge | Black Opal Direct

Discover Black Opal Direct's stunning range from Lightning Ridge Australia! All opals are 100% natural guaranteed. Fast worldwide secure shipping.

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Home - M's Opal World

M’s Opal World is a small, independently-owned lapidary business based in Melbourne, Australia. Operated by husband and wife team Emma and Jordan Mathews.

www.msopalworld.com

 

[dk168]

I got my first black Opal via Opal Auctions, it is a doublet.

DK

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

If anyone has photos of their black opal jewelry, I'd love to see them!

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

11.43 ct gem black opal 22x16x5mm - Black Opal Direct

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That opal is stunning, however very expensive!

 

[shelovesinclusions]

Black opals are found at Lightning Ridge Australia.
Black opals can be very very expensive, Missys opal is in a league of its own. It’s a stunner, the best I’ve ever seen.
I follow on YouTube a guy called Justin from a company called Black Opal Direct. Search Black Opal Direct. He has a website too. He’s a cutter and also sells gems. It’s worthwhile watching his videos, he’s a great guy and it’s very interesting to watch and learn.

I love his YouTube channel. He did a recut & polish video and I could not take my eyes away.

 

[lovedogs]

Personally when I caught the black opal "bug", I quickly realized I wasn't able to afford the stones I wanted. So I decided to get some affordable doublets from respected vendors and am very happy with my decision. Bergelund opals on FB is super nice and his doublets and beautiful and very fairly priced.

 

[GliderPoss]

11.43 ct gem black opal 22x16x5mm - Black Opal Direct

blackopaldirect.com

That opal is stunning, however very expensive!

Yep - what a stunner! Honestly it's expensive for a reason. It's huge, perfectly polished, a rare stone and has a wonderful pattern & distribution of colour. Check out some of Justin's educational videos too.

@missy Cartier ring is truly one-of-a-kind so unless you are very wealthy...perhaps start with doing plenty of research so you can get a feel for opal pricing. Try smaller opals or doublets to fit your budget.