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8.80ct Australian Black Opal from Lighting Ridge Diamonds Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Australian Black Opal from famous Lighting Ridge Mine with Diamonds and Blue
Category
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A smaller but fine gem black opal from Australia weighing 1.43 carats. It has a deep black body
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring fine gems! The main stone is a 1.88 carat black opal from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Minimalist Triangle Shaped Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Triangle Shaped Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Free
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive black opal from Australia takes center stage of this lovely gold made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special ring featuring a fine black opal from Australia. It weighs 5.03 carats and has great play
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
La Estrella - Australian Black Opal
Halo Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal & Halo Trillion Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Design name
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 10k Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
mined in Ethiopa, Mexico, and Brazil, black opal specifically is exclusively mined in Australia
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Materials
Black Opal, 10k Gold
Retro Australian Black Opal, Multicolour
Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
Australian black opal and diamond cluster ring in 18K white and yellow gold. Opal’s shifting play
Category
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS First
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS First
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet ring featuring a 2.20 carat natural black Australian opal. It has flashes of green and blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic blue-green black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia. It weighs 2.16 carats and shows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1.21 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.21 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.43 Carats of Diamond
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3.40 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.40 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.50 Carat Diamonds made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2.92 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.92 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 1.85 Carats of
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
4.93 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal
Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ballerina Cocktail Ring featuring a 4.93 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.95 Carats of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3.76 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 3.76 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.62 Carats of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
One of Kind Australian Black Opal
Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
One of Kind Australian Black Opal & Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS First
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bright Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.00 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.61 Carats of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, impressive and beautiful black opal from Australia takes center stage! It weighs 12.94
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive black opal ring! The Australian opal weighs 9.07 carats and with a black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2.16 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal Three-Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful three-stone ring featuring a 2.16 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.25 Carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
10.05 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful estate cocktail ring featuring a 10.05 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 1.33
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, impressive and beautiful black opal from Australia takes center stage! It weighs 12.94
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional natural black opal from the famed mining area of Lightning Ridge, Australia. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Design Idae
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.89 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ballerina Cocktail Ring featuring a 3.89 Carat Australian Black Opal with very good
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal, Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
black opal. Displaying flashes of blues and greens, this opal intimates viewing the earth from outer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Deep Blue Heart Shaped Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Deep Blue Heart Shaped Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS
Category
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Three Stones Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Go
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cat Eye Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS First
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1.04 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful halo ring featuring a 1.04 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.27 Carats of
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3.70 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Halo Ring featuring a 3.70 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal with very good play of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Beautiful Australian Black Opal
Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Australian Black Opal & Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic USPS
Category
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem black opal from Australia is set in the middle of this classy 3-stone ring. The opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly fine natural Australian opal with excellent play of color. It weighs 5.25 carats and shows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1.57 Carat Gem Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb and natural black opal from Australia with an amazing color display. The opal weighs a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Massive Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and exceptional black opal from Australia! It weighs in at a whopping 24.95 carats and has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
10.18 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very special and important opal takes center stage of this platinum ring. It weighs an impressive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
6.17 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine natural black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia takes center stage! It weighs an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Art Deco Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Cape May, NJ
The bklaopal is actually two 7.5 carat opals totaling 15 carats. The opals are set in platinum and
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Black Opal Ring Gold Engagement Modern Australian Black Opal Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural bright Black Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal weight - 1.5
Category
2010s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Australian Black Opal
Diamonds Engagement/ Cocktail Ring set in PT900
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the Opal is 8.65 carats. The Opal is completely natural, without any treatment & is of Australian
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Black Opal Ring Gold Engagement Modern Australian Black Opal Art Deco Style lgbt
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural bright Black Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal weight - 1.5
Category
2010s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Walton
Company Harlequin Black Opal Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Australian Black Opal- 23-14mm
Bezel set in etched platinum diamond deco ring
20 round old mine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Handmade Platinum Diamond 2.65 Carat Australian Halo Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Latest of my creations. A breathtaking Art Deco Inspired Australian Black Opal Baguette and Round Halo
Category
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Opal Diamond Gold Long Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sexy pair of long drop earrings featuring fine Australian black opals. They weigh 2.60 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 13.95 Carat Australian Lightening Ridge Black Opal PT 900 Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
near the margins of an ancient inland sea.
In this ring, a certified Australian black opal weighing
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
La D De Dior Opal Diamond Automatic Limited Edition White Gold Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Australian black opal dial Automatic 38mm Limited Edition Watch.
With 78
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
GIA Black Opal Australian Platinum Diamond Vintage Ring Fire Solid Huge 6.79 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY GIA CERTIFIED SOLID AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL & DIAMOND
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Fine Blue-Green Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special ring featuring a fine Australian black opal. It weighs an impressive 9.29 carats and has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Rare Austrian Black Opal and Diamond Ring
By DA Jewellery
Located in Banbury, GB
and top quality Australian black Opal (weight: 10.9ct). The colours cover the entire face of the stone
Category
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Armenta Old World Petite Open Pear Ring, Black Opal and Quartz, Style 11844
By Armenta
Located in Carmel, IN
of Australian black opal & white quartz. The center black opal is a wonder to gaze through
Category
2010s American Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Black Opal
Diamond Ring, 5.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
gross weight.
The Australian black opal measures 15.50 by 11mm.
Medium dome height.
The opal has a
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2.53ctw Australian Lighting Ridge Black Opal Pink White Diamonds Ruby 14k Ring
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING RICH MULTI COLOR, FIREY Australian Black Opal Ring from the Lighting Ridge Mine, Pink
Category
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Black Opal, 14k Gold
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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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