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5.47ct Black Opal
18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Opal Type: Black Opal
Opal Weight: 5.47ct
Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Metals: 18K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
.66 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Black Australian Opal Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Black Australian opal ring in 18-karat white gold with diamond halo. Polished metal setting with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
6.75 Carat Black Sapphire and Australian Opal Inlay "Hawk Feather" Gold Ring
Located in Santa Fe, NM
14 karat gold precious Australian opal inlay ring designed by International award-winning jewelry
Category
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Opal Blossom
Antique 17.7ct Black Opal
8.03ct Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
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SPECIFICATIONS
Opal Type: Black Opal
Opal Weight: 17.71ct
Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Diamonds
Category
Vintage 1930s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Palladium
NIXIN Jewelry Adriatic Mist Australian Opal Ring with Emerald
Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tethered like islands in an idyllic archipelago, this Australian Opal Ring pools gemstones with
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.82ct Black Boulder Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
What an amazing black boulder opal we have here. Bright reds, greens and blues in this bespoke
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Giulians 18 Karat Black Opal Chandelier Earrings
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 18 karat chandelier style black opal and diamond earrings. These earrings feature 20 oval
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold Opal and Black Onyx Earrings
Located in Sydney, NSW
Oval cabochon cut Opals, crafted with Eighteen Karat white gold and black onyx, featuring a
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary More Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Opal, White Gold
Violetish blue with play of colors, black opal in matrix - 6.42
Located in London, GB
Australian boulder Opal.
All pictures were taken under lamp light with a Samsung phone with and
Category
2010s Australian More Jewelry
Materials
Black Opal
Rare Harlequin Pattern Solid Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring 9ct Gold Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Rare Solid Semi Black Harlequin Opal Ring
This beautiful, retro style ring features a 1.21ct solid
Category
2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Solid 2ct Black Opal VS Diamond Ballerina Style Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This amazing ring features a Precious Opal that was mined in Australia.
The 2.08ct solid Black Opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Giulians 18 Karat Gold Black Opal and Pave Diamond Dress Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians handmade 18k white gold black opal cocktail ring. This ring features 4 cabochon cut
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Opal Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful ring showing a solid black Australian opal (Lightning ridge)
16x11,7x8,3mm and brilliant
Category
Vintage 1980s English Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Giulians Floral 18 Karat Gold 7.25 Carat Black Opal Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians handmade 18k mixed gold 7.25ct Black Opal ring. This ring features a cabochon cut
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
25.10 Carat Lightning Ridge Black Opal 0.97 Carat Blue Sapphires Diamond Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
This one of a kind Ring features a very special 25.10ct lighting ridge Black Opal of exceptional
Category
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Black Opal Pink Spinel 18 Karat Rose White Gold Dress Cocktail Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Bespoke ladies dress ring featuring a triangular black opal showing blue, red and green surrounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Triangular Natural Black Fire Cabochon Opal
Located in LA, CA
2.20ct Triangular Natural Australian Black Fire Opal Cabochon 12.08 x 11.90 x 2.72 mm GIA
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Exceptional Black Opal Sapphire Demantoid Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind lady's cocktail ring showing an Australian solid black opal 14,8ct, beautiful colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Other, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Australian Oval cabochon cut Opal, featuring an elegant thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,600 / item
18k Yellow Gold 1.83 Carat Black Opal Victorian Cocktail Ring Diamond Filigree
By Dianna Rae Jewelry
Located in Lafayette, LA
in New South Wales, Australia, this exceptional black opal boasts broad flashes of color. Glimmers of
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 4.63 Carat Oval Black Opal Halo Ring Oval and Round Diamond Accents
By Dianna Rae Jewelry
Located in Lafayette, LA
. Mined in Lightning Ridge, a small town in New South Wales, Australia, this exceptional black opal boasts
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Gemstone Moth Brooch and Necklace Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
Ridge black opal for the head, 4.4 total carat weight round full cut fancy diamonds (blue, green, and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
Dreamscape No. 13 Rose Gold Lightning Ridge Opal Ring Rose Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Lightning Ridge Semi Black Opal
• We use natural gemstones, and some inclusions and slight
Category
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Long Jadeite, Jade, Tahitian Pearl, Multi Gem Designer Necklace
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Australian South Sea Pearls (or Black or Silver Tahitians) are attracted to Western-style; West is attracted
Category
2010s Australian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Jade, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tou...
Colombian Emerald, Australian Opal and Sea of Cortez Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
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11.3 carat Solid Australian Lightening Ridge black opal
Thesis Gems and Jewelry creates fine jewelry
Category
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 22k Gold
Lightening Ridge Australian Black Opal
Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Lightening Ridge Australian Black Opal & Diamond Pendant in Platinum & Diamond Platinum Chain -
Category
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This show-stopping pendant is fit for royalty. Featuring a dynamic Australian black opal set in 14K
Category
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A small yet sweet ring featuring fine Australian black opals. The 3 opals weigh a total of 1.06
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive Australian black opal! It weighs 7.30 carats and has great play-of-color as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish pair of Australian black opal earrings. The opals weigh a total of 3.72 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet pendant featuring a fine natural Australian black opal. It weighs 3.60 carats and has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Swirl Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A smaller yet extra fine Australian black opal! It weighs 1.08 carats and has excellent play-of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and exceptional Australian black opal set in a platinum ring! The opal weighs 11.72 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive Australian black opal weighing 6.13 carats with fantastic play-of-color. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal, Jedi Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Hallmarks: 18k
Composition: 18K White Gold
Primary Stone: Australian Black Opal
Stone Carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Black Opal, Peridot and Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat white gold earrings with 0.90 carat total weight of Australian black opal, 7 mm by 5 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue-Green Australian Black-Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Australian black opal! It weighs 3.35 carats and has great play of color as flashes of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Large Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive natural Australian black opal takes center stage of this platinum made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
5.28 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant platinum ring featuring a 5.28 carat Australian black opal from the opal mines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Platinum, Diamond, and Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
brilliant cut diamonds. The opal in this piece is a solid Australian black opal from 'Lightning Ridge'. It
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Spring Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Spring Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
♥ Solid 14k yellow
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Firy Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Red Firy Australian Black Opal Doublet with Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
♥ Solid 14k white
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold
Ocean Abyss Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Ocean Abyss Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
♥ Solid 14k white
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold
Mixed Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Mixed Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
♥ Solid 14k yellow
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
14.66 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive Australian black opal takes center stage of this platinum ring. The opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Australian Black Opal and Diamond Art Deco Style
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid Australian black Opal Heishi bead necklace with a 14k yellow gold push gate oval clasp
♥
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Fiery Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This extraordinary cocktail ring features a phenomenal 3.48 carat Australian black opal with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Custom made 18K yellow gold Australian Black Opal Doublet
Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Custom made 18K yellow gold Australian Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Ring. Nice thick heavy gauge
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal, Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian black opal (13.70x9.05mm/4.48ct) has bright flashes of blue and green "play of color". The "play
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond and Ruby Eyes Bee Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the finest bee pins we have seen in years. Natural Australian black Opal and full cut
Category
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CGL Certified 4.88 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 4.88 carat CGL Japan Lab Certified Australian Black Opal is set along with 1.67 carat of F color
Category
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.11 Carat Australian Black Opal Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat white gold and features an 11.11ct GIA certified Australian Black
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1.51ct Australian Black Opal with Baguette Diamond Ring Platinum 8g+ V1147
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.51ct Australian Black Opal with Baguette Diamond Ring Platinum 8g+ V1147
♥ This is a gorgeous
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
The Precious - Halo Diamond Australian Black Opal Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
0.835ct Halo Diamond Australian Black Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Design name
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Australian Black Opal Ring 18K Yellow Gold Band
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Black Opal Ring 18K Yellow Gold Band.
Free Domestic USPS First Class
Category
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Superb 24.95 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simply breath-taking! Weighing in at almost 25 carats, this natural Australian black opal is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
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Australian Black Opals For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of australian black opals for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 41 vintage editions and 85 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to australian black opals. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Renata Bernard, Cynthia Scott and Jiedy Jewels are consistently popular. A selection of cabochon, oval cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our australian black opals for sale are for women, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Australian Black Opals?
Prices for australian black opals start at $392 and top out at $235,400 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,870.
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).
Questions About Australian Black Opals
- What is an Australian opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To see if your black opal is real, check the potch on the back. Double-sided opals are rare, so if there is a lack of potch and color all the way through, this could indicate a fake. Shop a collection of expertly vetted opals from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Black fire opal can vary in worth, from $10 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Black opals are generally considered extremely valuable because of their vibrant spectrum of colors and are one of the most enchanting stones in the world. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage black fire opal jewelry.
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