Black Opal Engagement Rings

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Black Opal Gold Ring Unises Stardust Pattern Engagement Style

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

18K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal black opal - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.59 in / 5 х 15 mm stone weight - 1.40 carats ring weight - 11.74 grams ring size - 8.5...

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2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal 14k Gold Ring, Multicolor Opal Ring

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Dark Opal White Gold Engagement Ring Australian Opal gift

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

14K white gold ring with natural Dark Opal with bright opalescence opal origin - Australia opal weight - 1.55 carats stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm ring weight - 3.5...

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2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement

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Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...

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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

Dark Opal Pink Sapphires gold ring Engagement Azalea Flower

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Classic Three Stone Australian Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring

Located in Suwanee, GA

Petite Australian Solid Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.

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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Vogelsang 1.26 Carat Natural Black Opal Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

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Robert Vogelsang 1.26 Carat Natural Black Opal Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Zurich, CH

The 1.26 carat natural black opal is mounted with two diamonds F,G vvs 0.22 carat in a rose gold ring. This one of a kind piece is designed and hand made (no casting) in Zurich, Swit...

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

One-of-a-Kind Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring with Black Opal Detail

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Solid Natural Untreated Australian 2.57ct Black Opal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

By Renata Bernard

Located in Sydney, AU

The graceful and exquisite ‘Love at First Kiss’ ring features an immaculate black opal (2.57ct) hailing from famous Lightning Ridge mines in NSW, Australia. The harmony of the green ...

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2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Untreated 5.08ct Australian Black Opal Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

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Natural Untreated 5.08ct Australian Black Opal Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

By Renata Bernard

Located in Sydney, AU

A sensual and romantic charm imbues the 'Silhouette of Desire' opal ring featuring an impressive black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia. This sublime gemstone presents a deep ble...

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2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Rare Austrian Black Opal and Diamond Ring

By DA Jewellery

Located in Banbury, GB

Opal: 10.9ct Diamonds: 1.6ct Ring size: USA 7, UK N (Free resizing if needed) This is a very rare and top quality Australian black Opal (weight: 10.9ct). The colours cover the entir...

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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Ivy Ring Black Opal 26 Carats Vegetal Yvy Collection

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Round Australian Semi-Black Opal Ring Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Suwanee, GA

Round Australian Semi-Black Opal Ring Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!

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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring

By Laura Dalben

Located in Como, IT

Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing ring with a 7,7 carat bezel-set cushion cut green and light blue Australian Boulder Opal . The Australian boulder opal has wonderful gr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Black Opal Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of black opal engagement rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Find a collection of 18 vintage versions or 20 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to black opal engagement rings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Renata Bernard, llyn strong and Alexey Gabilo are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for cabochon black opal engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of black opal engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Black Opal Engagement Rings?

Prices for black opal engagement rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $28,365, while black opal engagement rings, on average, fetch $5,755.

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).

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.