Classic Three Stone Australian Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Petite Australian Solid Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 900 Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Opal 2.72 carats with Diamond 0.97 carat Ring set in Platinum 900 Setting Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 7.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$520Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval Bezel Black Opal Ring for Men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Signet Ring with Black Opal Cabochon for Men silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval Black Opal. Oval Pinky Ring ...
Black Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,739Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Style Natural Electric Blue Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black Opal and Diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.39 in / 2 х 5 х 10 mm opal weight - 0.87 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.10 carat Australian Black Opal Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring with a genuine earth mined Australian black opal. The opal weighs 2.10 carats and is an elongated oval cabochon measuring about 9.3mm x 6.3mm. The miner stated th...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Black Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A contemporary yellow gold ring set with an oval cabochon black opal. On either side, at the start of the ring, 2 x 3 modern brilliant-cut diamonds are ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,023Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.94 in / 3 х 9 х 24 mm ring size - 7 US...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
4.7 Carat Australian Black Opal Certified "Lightening Ridge" Mine 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Black opals from Lightning Ridge are among the most prized gems in the world. The name is inspired by their solid black bodies, upon which a spectrum of strong, vibrant colours stand...
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
14K 13.33 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"14K 13.33 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 13.33-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K yellow gold ba...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Black Opal Emerald Cut Diamonds 18 karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Elegant and sober, this white gold ring is set with 4 claws of a cabochon opal backed on either side by 2 emerald-cut diamonds. Total weight of the Opal...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,023Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Yellow Gold Ring Nacreous Gemstone gem Space Odyssey Style Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
Black opal gold ring 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.31 х 0.43 in / 3 х 8 х 11 mm opal weight - 1.65 carats ring weight - 2.72 grams ring size ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
HRD 14K 16.05 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal&Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"HRD 14K 16.05 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 16.05-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K white gold...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
HRD 14K 5.85 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"HRD 14K 5.85 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 5.85-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K white gold b...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
HRD 14K 12.87 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"HRD 14K 12.87 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 12.87-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K white gold...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Semi Black Opal and Diamond Ring of 18k White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This captivating 1990s statement ring celebrates the natural beauty of a semi-black opal, its play-of-color dancing in shades of vivid blues and greens. The opal is gracefully framed...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold & Patinated Silver Ring with Natural Black Opal and Anthracite Diamonds
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This one-of-a-kind ring was handcrafted in Paris, inspired by traditional techniques used in fine jewelry at the turn of the 20th century. The design follows a historical method wher...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
Edwardian Black Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 13.0 mm Semi-opaque black in body color with spectral play-of-color Bezel set in platinum with a diamond halo surround With add...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum J. E. Caldwell Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum J. E. Caldwell Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring. This unbelievable Art Deco J. E. Caldwell black opal ring is crafted in platinum. This ring fe...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Diamond Art Deco Style Black Enamel Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning piece features a captivating opal at its center, beautifully enhanced by a halo of shimmering diamonds and an elegant enamel embellishment that accentuates the ring’s v...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum GIA Black Opal Diamond Halo Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Harlequin Pattern - Black Color w/ Amazing Play of Orange, Green & Blue Color - 15.93 x 10.64 x ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Opal & Emerald and Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This delightful vintage style ring is centered with a bezel set oval cabochon white opal. The opal is bordered with eight blue emeralds and on black enamel background. The ring featu...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1900s Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring - VEG#2029a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring - VEG#2029a Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 4.25 (Sizeable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tes...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of the most bea...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Prasiolite and Diamond Ring Size 6 #14603
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Prasiolite and Diamond Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- This sparkling ring features one marquise cut prasiolite and 131 black and white diamonds set in clas...
Opal, Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,482Sale Price|40% Off
Black Australian Opal Silver Ring 1.01ct Engagement Natural Opal certificate
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural (very beautiful) Black Opal, tone N1, on scale of brightness - vivid Opal origin - Australia weight of Opal - 1.01 carat color of opalescence - neon blue, g...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
$7,448Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Ring Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Valentine's Day gift
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold ring with natural Black Opal and White Icy Diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm stone weight - 2.70 carats 14 diamonds 2.5-3....
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,350Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Ring Gold Engagement Jewelry Australian Valentine's Day Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Yellow 14K gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.43 х 0.55 in / 2 х 11 х 14 mm opal weight - 2.32 carats ring size - 7 US (this r...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified 11.01 Carat Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking Art Deco Inspired Australian Black Opal Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 90% Platinum.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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