Oval Black Opal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Black Opal, Rhodolite, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold...
Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century More Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal
Opal, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Cufflinks
Opal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Japanese Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Oval Black Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Oval Black Opal?
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).
- 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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