Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jewelry
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, 14k ...
2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Lightning Ridge 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).