Oval Black Opal
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s English Engagement Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tu...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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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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