Australian Black Opal Jewelry
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Australian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gol...
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Black Jade, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
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Australian Black Opal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Australian Black Opal Jewelry?
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).








