Black Star Opal is a new opal shopping experience, providing quality solid opals and opal jewelry direct to the public. Owned and managed by a family business involved in the Australian opal industry since 1968 – first as miners, professional cutters and international exporters based in the world-famous outback mining town of Lightning Ridge, home of the magnificent black opal, then as wholesalers, retailers and online sales experts. We've been in the Australian opal industry for more than 45 years with thousands of satisfied customers from around the world visiting our retail business since 1985. We offer free shipping for all purchases over $300 and tax free pricing for our international customers.