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Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic black opal from Australia with a beautiful blue-green play of color. The opal weighs 2.01
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 fine natural black opal from Australia takes center stage. It weighs 1.84 carats and has great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This 14K white gold necklace features an iridescent Australian Black opal weighing 4.13 carats
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and elegant platinum ring featuring a 1.55 carat natural Australian black opal. It has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and precious natural black opal from Australia. It weighs a respectable 1.14 carats and has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3.01 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire
Diamond Pendant, Impressive Play of Colors
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is an Australian doublet Opal! When it comes to opals, one of
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
Natural 8.68 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 8.68 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Mt. Margaret opal
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 4.38 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 4.38 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
25.64CTW Au Opal
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings, Impressive Play of Colors
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! These are Australian doublet Opals. Extremely difficult to find a
Category
2010s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
26.43 CTW Au Opal, Tourmaline
Diamond Earrings, Impressive Play of Colors
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! These are Australian doublet Opals. Extremely difficult to find a
Category
2010s Hong Kong Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Bochic “Orient” Opal
Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 17 Carat
Blue Australian Opal - 2 Carat
Red Ruby - 1 Carat
Blue Sapphire - 0.70 Carat
Green Emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$1,016 Sale Price
20% Off
9K Solid Yellow Gold Colorful Opal
Ruby Cluster Flower Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A beautiful Australian Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring set with a centre 7x5mm (0.28"x0.20" inches) fiery
Category
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire
Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Shape Red Rubies - 7 Carats
Natural Blue Australian Opals - 5 Carats
South Sea White Baroque Pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$1,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Platinum Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Australian black opal and diamond ring. This is a natural black opal weighing .45cts and
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine boulder opal from Australia with excellent play-of-color. The 3.85 carat gem opal shows a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum ring featuring a 3.28 carat Australian crystal opal. It has great play of color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and natural opal from Australia. It weighs 5.91 carats and has excellent play of color. As
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural 3.53 Australian pink and green boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 3.53 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful black opal from Australia takes center stage! It weighs 1.94 carats and has excellent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural 7.61 Ct Australian carved flower opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 7.61 Ct Australian wood replacement opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Russells
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 4.15 Ct Australian pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 4.15 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Russells opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Bochic “Orient” White, Blue Opal, Red Rubies Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Australian opals set on the side of the ring
This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,032 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural 11.52 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 11.52 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 5.24 Ct Australian pink boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 5.24 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 4.14 Ct Australian heart boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 4.14 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 12.54 Ct Australian heart boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 12.54 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 9.59 Ct rainbow Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 7.66 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Mt. Margaret opal
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 8.30 Ct Australian pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 8.30 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 20.94 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 20.94 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Russells opal mine
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
9K Rose Gold Natural Opal
London Blue Topaz Cluster Flower Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Solid 9k Rose Gold ring has been set with one colorful Australian Opal, 7x5mm (0.28" x 0.20
Category
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive ring featuring a natural black opal from Australia! It weighs 4.42 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
7.84 Cts Au Opal, Pink Sapphire
Diamond Ring Pendant, Superb Play of Colors
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is an Australian doublet Opal! When it comes to opals, one of
Category
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive platinum cocktail ring featuring a natural Australian black opal! The opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely and intriguing necklace with a mesmerising natural Australian black opal pendant strung on
Category
2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia. It weighs 7.79 carats and has excellent
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 impressive Australian black opal ring! The opal weighs 6.32 carats and has excellent
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 impressive cocktail ring featuring a fine and gemmy Australian black opal! The opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Loose Solid Opal of 7.50ct (18mm x 15mm). Lightning Ridge.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Australian Loose Solid Opal is
of impressive 7.50ct (18mm x 15mm)
of unusual triangle shape
Category
Vintage 1980s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 20.39 Ct Australian kite-shaped boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This unique 20.39 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal, Black Opal
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional natural Australian black opal weighing 1.99 carats takes center stage! It has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Sea turtle natural gemstones and diamonds 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Australian opals and sparkling diamonds (Vs clarity, F-G color) the metal is 14KT gold and the chain is 18
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive natural black opal from Australia! It weighs 6.90 carats and has great play
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
5.09ctw Australian Natural Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful pendant features a natural 5.09ctw natural black opal set in 18 karat white gold on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gem Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
12.28 carat black opal surrounded by 4.16 carats of round cut diamonds and a trillion cut diamond at
Category
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine, natural Australian black opal, most likely from the Lightning Ridge deposits, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Gem Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-color of this Australian black opal is one of the finest. Bright gemmy flashes of reds, blues, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Red Rubies, Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Oval Shape - 5 Carats
Natural Shape Cut blue Color Opal - 6 Carats
Australian opals
Pear Shape Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...
$1,032 Sale Price
20% Off
Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
By Edouard Aimé Arnould
Located in Berlin, DE
Aimé Arnould, circa 1910
opal origin - Australia
brooch measurements - 0.39 x 0.39 x 2.95 in / 10 x 10
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,976 Sale Price
60% Off
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire
Opal Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Red Ruby
4 carats
Natural Australian Opal
1 carat
This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
$632 Sale Price
20% Off
Australian Loose Solid Opal of 7.50ct (27mm x 12mm). Lightning Ridge.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Australian Loose Solid Opal is
of impressive 7.50ct (27mm x 12mm)
from Lightning Ridge
Category
Vintage 1980s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
C1910 18K Lightening Ridge Australian Single Stone Peacock Feather Opal Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
, comes in every color of the rainbow.
Australia is the heart of the world’s opal mining industry, home
Category
Vintage 1910s Australian Edwardian Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Natural 9.42 Ct Australian light pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 9.42 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Set in 18K Gold, 10.64 carats Doublet Opal
Yellow Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The weight of the Doublet Opal us 10.64 carats. The Opals are Doublet Australian Opal and has an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$4,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Dark Opal Ring silver Australian Multicolor Opalescence Wedding gift wife opals
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Dark Opal
opal origin - Australia
stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.39 in / 9
Category
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Silver, Steel
$712 Sale Price
60% Off
Australian Black Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and stylish ring featuring a 1.30 carat black opal from Australia, Lighting Ridge area. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian boulder opal weight 7,85 carats .
The australian boulder opals have an intense deep green blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
light blue Australian Boulder Opal .
The Australian boulder opal has wonderful green light-blue pastel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Australian Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact australian opal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 153 vintage or 537 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect australian opal may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic australian opal over the years, but those made by Renata Bernard, Laura Dalben and SCALA GIOIELLI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a australian opal, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is an Australian Opal?
On average, a australian opal at 1stDibs sells for $5,319, while they’re typically $312 on the low end and $340,949 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Opal
- 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.
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