Oval Black Opal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Dome Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Opal, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Tour...
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Pa...
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Ster...
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Australian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Zircon, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Emerald, White Gold, 14k 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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