LIGHTNING RIDGE BLACK OPAL – Handwoven Raw Silk Jacket

Born from the Earth. Made to be Seen.

Deep in north-western New South Wales, where the Outback sun beats down on rugged sandstone formations, lies Lightning Ridge, the legendary home of the world’s finest black opals. Once a Cretaceous seabed, this land has spent millions of years transforming fossilised ancient mammals into opalised treasures, now unearthed as some of the rarest and most dazzling gemstones on the planet.

The Lightning Ridge Black Opal Raw Silk Jacket captures the brighter, more intense spectrum of opal tones—blazing electric blues, vivid greens, fiery reds, and hints of gold—woven into a silk fabric that, like the gems themselves, demands to be seen. Subtle? Not a chance. This is a jacket for those who embrace colour, character, and individuality.

HOW TO WEAR IT
DRESS IT UP – Forget blending in. Pair this bold masterpiece with white trousers or chinos and a bright pink shirt for a look as electric as the opals themselves.
DRESS IT DOWN – A white T-shirt and blue denim or chinos let the jacket do the talking—loud, but with a little more mystery.

FUN FACT: When Paul Hogan (a.k.a. Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee) first hit celebrity status, he claimed to be from Lightning Ridge, helping to boost the town’s reputation. Turns out, that was just good marketing—Hogan’s actually from Sydney.

Handwoven over 200-300 days, with only 8-10 jackets per weave, this piece is as rare and unrepeatable as the black opals it honors—crafted for those who stand out, shine bright, and never apologise for it.

Handwoven raw silk – luminous, bold, and full of energy.
Inspired by Lightning Ridge’s intense opal hues – shifting colours that change with the light.
Made for those who don’t do ordinary – confidence woven into every thread.

Like the opals of Lightning Ridge, this jacket is meant to be on display. Extremely limited—secure yours before it disappears into legend.

WEAVE INFO

100% Handwoven Raw Silk
Lining: Black Bemberg
Buttons: Spanish Buffalo Horn
Weave Time: 299 Days
Yield: 26.7 yds

Lightning Ridge Black Opal
Fabric#: 1916

Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jacket