Australian Black Opal Jewelry
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Artist Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
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Australian Black Opal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Australian 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).