"Opal Butterfly" !! so we call it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lRGRPb3Pjk

Blue Morpho Butterfly

This beauty seems just 

the same as our top quality, 

solid Australian... 

"black opal & boulder opal" !!

(^^)

Blue Morpho Butterflies ...

Large, brilliant blue butterflies live in the forest 

of South & Central America, 

also in parts of North America.

** our vivid blue morpho butterfly 

showing in this blog is from Peru **

The most striking aspect of the butterfly's 

appearance is its iridescent blue wings! 

They seem very shiny and metallic. 

However, they are not actually blue.

The blue color is actually caused by the way 

light reflects off of microscopic scales 

on the back of the butterfly's wings.

The structure of the scales is tetrahedral 

(pyramid shaped) and they reflect the light. 

The color vary, depending on the angle 

from which they are viewed.

Hummm .....

Doesn't it sound familiar in the opal too ?!? 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Q0dseRaso

For their striking looks and size, 

they are one of the best-known butterflies and 

favorite rainforest species in the world.

So is Australian black opal & boulder opal ..　

They're most unique, vivid colored 

precious opal in the world !!

By the way,

 "Blue Morpho Butterfly" we are showing here 

is just a single butterfly (our special collection).

Depends on the angle, you can see its 

"play of color" changing colors from indigo blue, 

violet and turquoise green.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy9-8_UB_AY

Trying to match the color of opals we 
have in the collection with this butterfly 
was not easy but we did it !!

GORGEOUS, right !!?

If you're interested to see more of  
"play of color" ....

Please see the videos or contact us directly, 
we'll forward as much informations as possible for you .

Thanks.

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AMAZING colors !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyQcik-Ybxs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Ts7CsJDpg

The video of Blue Morpho Butterfly 
is also just amazing !!

Hope you like our opal butterfly too ♪

xxxx    Malayvone

BLUE SKY OPAL ... http://www.opal-direct.com/products/ODD1430.html

Good afternoon from beautiful GOLD COAST,

AUSTRALIA !!

 

Another day, another BLUE SKY ...

 

 

 



 

 

If you are visiting Surfers Paradise or heading to the beach,

please feel free to come into our showroom,

located in Orchid Avenue,

 

The Centre Of Surfers Paradise City.

 

 

A pleasant day like this reminds me of my favorite Boulder Opal Loose Stone ... (see attached link here)

 

http://www.opal-direct.com/products/ODD1430.html

 

 

One of our customer online is considering

to select it for an "engagement ring"

and she's always loving turquoise blue / green color ...

I think if she understands how beautiful Gold Coast is ....

She'll always see our beautiful beaches,

fresh air, blue sky and tranquil mountain is !!!

 

 

Love this weather in Gold Coast,

the climate is just perfect lately and our

opal collection is 100% sparkling,

waiting to be touched by you ...

Whatever your plan for today is, please think of this

lovely BOULDER OPAL ...

Its colors, soft natural shape, vividness and its

extraordinary beauty inside & out!!

 

 

http://www.gemstory.com.au/

 

Gorgeous sunshine today, just like this piece !!!!

 

 

 

xxxx     Malayvone

New arrival on 24/Nov!!

Australian Opal has become rarer for various reasons, simply there is not much reserve of opal or such as the increase of fuel cost and the decrease of miners.

In spite of difficult situation, I am happy to announce you that Opal Direct has received some new beautiful pieces, the gift from heaven.

 

Solid Australian Boulder Opal Loose Stone 1.95 carat (ODD1359)

 

Solid Australian Boulder Opal Loose Stone 1.40 carat (ODD1364)

 

 

 

They are both my favorite colour, BLUE :)

 

 

What I like of them is such a dramatic play of colour they have!

 

 

 

 

 

 

A elegant green colour shows. it's sometimes mild and then the next moment could be so flash. 

 

Please don't miss out these beauties, have a check on Opal Direct's website.

 

xxx Mayu

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLUE POWER !!!

 

BLUE  ...  It is the color of  'peace and tranquility'. Its cool, calming effect makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep well at night. 

 

 

 

 

Remember when we lie down on our backs and look into a bright blue cloudless sky ... feeling so calm and relaxed? That's what this color does, helping both physical and mental relazation, reduces stress and creating a sense of peace ...

 

 

 

 

Also BLUE COLOR is known for trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and tranquil, doesn not like to make a fuss or a coflict ... so if you are seeking for a harmony in daily life, then wear something with blue !!!

 

 

 

 

This color represents 'confidence' as well, therefore when you carry a little charm or when wearing a lovely blue color accessory, your confidence will increase and your voice will be heard. Take a control & act fast when there is a chance!!
 

xxxx    Malayvone

Double face black opal

 





A very new Black Opal with "double face" is now ready to set in a ring....

 

 

One side, it shows rich and sparkling blues and greens like a flower garden.

 

 

On the other side.... A broad flash comes and goes!! What a fun piece!!

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a lovely weekend!!

 

xxx Mayu



Play of color on Black Opal

As you might know,

opals, especially Australian opals, have "play of colour".

Each opal can change its color depending

on the lighting or the way you look at.

 If you see 100 stones of opals,

you can find 100 different colours from them.

This is the main reason why opal is so unique

compared to other gems.

So, here it is!!!

On this Black Opal, you can see 2 completely

different colours!!

I took a picture from above.

You see so deep green colour, like the Earth.

Then, let's take a look from the front.

WOW!!

I changed the angle just a bit,

but its colour has ovbiously changed!!

Now, from the side. 

Blue, but not the same as the picture above.

I guess it shows a strong and bright blue!!

Again, only Black and Boulder opal from Australia

can show this interesting play of colour.

Did you enjoy its beauty??

You can see more to visit Opal Direct website.

Enjoy your day!!!

xxx Mayu

A Double Face Black Opal

Good afternoon!!

 A new collection of gorgeous,

 high-quality  genuine and precious Black and
Boulder Opal has just arrived at Opal Direct. 

Today, I would like to introduce you

one of my favorite piece!!

Australian Black Opal Loose Stone (SOLID) 2.35carat

In fact, it is a double face (reversible) opal!!!

So let's see on the other side of it.

Wow!!!

This Australian Black Opal has a completely

different pattern on the other side!!

means, you can enjoy 2 types of character

in one piece!!!!

Having 2 faces means it has a really deep oparized area

therefore colours it's showing should be very strong and deep.

Moreover, with the dark body tone like this Black Opal

kicks the colour rather than with a milky body tone.

It's a quite good deal, I have to say...

In the end,

 when someone pick up this opal and consider

to make a jewellery with it,

the designer and jeweller will help to make some sort of

special design, to see both side all the time.

Enjoy more of this beautiful blue-green Black Opal???

Visit Opal Direct's website,

the world's finest opal retail & wholesale

 company from Australia :)

Have a lovely afternoon.

xxx Mayu

like blue flames

It's so firely, almost like flames,

not in red, but in blue!!

I can hear the sound of  fire....

We have just got some Boulder Opal loose stones,

click here to see more beauties...

xxx Mayu



Fish scale

Good afternoon!!

How do you describe this beauty???

Well,

the patterns on the left hand side look like

lining up in an ordered way.

Some opal collectors call this pattern

as "FISH SCALE".

Mmmmm,

it makes sense!!

Opals have a variety of colours and patterns.

So I always have fun with customers,

by wondering how they call our stocks.

In the end,

it's up to you whatever you call it :)

Find your imagination in opals....

Have a lovely day xxx

Mayu

Blues and blues

Good Afternoon!!

Another beautiful day in Surfers Paradise.

I am a BLUE girl

so I'd like to share my favorite BLUE today!!

( Solid Australian Boulder Opal 16.30ct $1.800 )

So into this!!

By the colour for sure, the shape,

its largeness and natural colour gradation.

Blues and blues......

Have a look at our website

and see its beauty...

Have a lovely afternoon xxx

Mayu

be a part of the sea

Good afternoon.

A new collection of gorgeous,

high-quality genuine Black Opal

has just arrived at Opal Direct.

( Solid Australian Black Opal from Lightning Ridge, 2.20carat $2.000 )

I am very familiar with the picture in this opal.

When I dive into the ocean and go deep,

I always look upward and

enjoy the glinting water, 

a group of swimming fish

and sunlight coming through the water.

In this opal,

I see some turtles or

a large manta and stingrays

are swimming in the ocean...

It reminds me

how calm and beautiful being a part of the sea is.

For more pictures,

please visit Opal Direct.

Have a lovely day xxx

Mayu

Eye catchy

Hello.

This is our NO.1 eye catching opal!!

( Solid Australian Boulder Opal 33.50carat from Queenland )

Custmers say,

"Wow it is HUGE!!!"

"What a colour!!"

"Lile the ocean!!"

".......Just beautiful!!"

It says,

" Yes I am : ) "

Please visit our website,

to find out more....

Have a lovely day xxx

Mayu

Amaging piece....

Amazing.....Isn't it!?!?

Flashy blue is showing up if you see it from another direction...

Backing, very nice dark.

This 7.65carat beautiful solid black opal has selected by a lovely couple on the other day.

They told me that they would love to set it as a ring, I agree!!

Such a high quality opal like this deserves to be a ring, people can't ignore the beauty of it!!

We still keep some pictures of it on our website, enjoy!!

Also my boss has posted its video on Youtube.

I miss you........

Have a lovely day.xxx

Mayu