Oval Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Brooches
Opal, Gold, Enamel
1990s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s German Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Australian Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Tsavorite, Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s German Art Deco Wedding Rings
Black Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Oval Black Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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