1.97 Carat Lighting Ridge Black Opal & Diamond Three-Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.97 Carat, Natural, Australian (Lighting Ridge) Black Opal and 0.77
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Black Opal Diamond Ring Estate Platinum Fine Gemstone Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish black opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum. Cabochon cut natural black
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Edwardian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Antique Clover Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal tablet measuring 9.5 x 15.0 mm Black in body color with strong
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
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
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Black Opal and Diamond Statement Ring, October Birthstone
Located in McLeansville, NC
A platinum, black opal and diamond statement ring. This ring features a prong set, oval cabochon
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
La Estrella - Australian Black Opal & Halo Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal & Halo Trillion Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold Design name
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Black Opal Diamond Wedding Band Engagement Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
18K Two-Tone Gold Black Opal Diamond Wedding Band Engagement Ring. Free Domestic USPS First
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Bubble Tea Design Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bubble Tea Design Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold. It is a
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Filigree Engagement Ring: Semi-Black Opal Diamond Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Exquisite Filigree Engagement Ring: Australian Semi-Black Opal Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.25 Carat Asymmetrical Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mesmerizing 4.25CT black opal from Australia set with 0.12 carats of white round brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Beauty of Swirls - Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beauty of Swirls - Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Design
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat yellow gold is an Oval shaped 1.25 carat Black Opal with 4 marquise cut diamonds
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bright Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joke Quick Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
1,55 carats ( natural solid Top quality Australian Black opal from Lightning Ridge mine ), 6 X White
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold,...
Classic Three Stones Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Go
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cat Eye Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 12.93 Black Opal Diamond Textured White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning black opal ring, a true work of art that combines exquisite design with
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Joke Quick Flash Black Opal Alexandrite Rose-Cut Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
cabochons from Lightning Ridge 2.07 carats ( natural solid Australian Black opal from Lightning Ridge mine 4
Alexandrite, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Si...
Edwardian Diamond Black Opal Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a bezel set 12.0 x 9.0 mm oval opal cabochon - black in body color with spectral play
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
GIA Black Opal Australian Platinum Diamond Vintage Ring Fire Solid Huge 6.79 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
VINTAGE PLATINUM RING! FINE EARTH-MINED 4.52 CARAT AUSTRALIAN SOLID BLACK OPAL, WITH LOTS OF GORGEOUS
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 1.35ct Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.35 carat black opal and 0.04 carat diamond, 18 carat
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Art Deco Diamond Black Opal Platinum Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black opal measuring 15.0 x 8.3 mm Opal has strong play-of-color featuring flashes of green and blue
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Vivid Black Opal 5.19 ct Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal: 4.35 ct 60 ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Diamond and Lightening Ridge Black Opal Art Deco Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
The finest black opals will display at least three vivid colors: greens, blues and most importantly
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Black Opal Cabochon Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring showcases a captivating black opal at its center, accentuated by dazzling old mine cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
10.47ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Sz 6.25 Oval Estate 18k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian black opal & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Natural
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Cluster Bypass Ring, 10k White Gold Black Enamel Cabochon .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes or down 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a
Opal, White Gold, Enamel
Ribbon Wrap Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
PRODUCT 18K Yellow Gold Australian Semi-Black Opal, 0.66 ct Diamond: 0.04 ct Opal Size: 7 x 6 mm Ring
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Chrysophrase Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Experience the exquisite allure of this one of a kind highly detailed Lightning Ridge Opal Ring, a
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gol...
1960's Victorian Revival Black Opal Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gallery Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s; victorian revival Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Amazing Rainbow Color Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Amazing Rainbow Color Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany & Co. Black Opal, Diamond and Enamel Ring
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany. The ring has a black opal with an approximate weight of 2.20 carats and 8 old
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Aesthetic Movement Ruby Opal Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Opal Flower Cluster Ring very attractive. Opals, a technicolor dream in a black and white world. This
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Padparadscha Sapphire, Australian Opal, Rose-Cut Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Australian white opal 0.54ct. White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0.055 ct.. Size EU 54 US 6 3/4 ( please
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapp...
Once-in-a-Lifetime Art Deco Opal and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Outstanding art deco plaque ring, with an approximately 4 carat black opal, enhanced by a stylized
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
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
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany & Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
7.02 CARAT RING THAT CAN ALSO BE WORN AS A PENDANT--TWO PIECES IN ONE! SOLID 18K GOLD TIFFANY & CO
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tone Semi Black Opal & Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
hook/bail) Semi Black Opal Size: 6 x 4 mm Occasion: Birthday/Anniversary Chain: 0.6g solid 18k yellow
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Semi-Black Opal Halo Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Semi-Black Opal Halo Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Black Opal and Diamond Pendant in Platinum
Located in Litchfield, CT
leaves. The 4 carat black opal has lovely play of light in a vibrant spectrum of colors. Enhanced by the
Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teapot Design Australian Semi-Black Opal & Diamond, Tsavorite Pendant 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Teapot Design Australian Semi-Black Opal & Diamond, Tsavorite Pendant 18K Gold. Free Domestic
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Rainbow Color Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rainbow Color Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of Kind Australian Black Opal & Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
One of Kind Australian Black Opal & Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deep Blue Heart Shaped Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Deep Blue Heart Shaped Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Design Idae
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.33ct Halo Diamond Tsavorite Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
0.33ct Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold. Free
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
stones used in fine jewelry! A breathtaking black opal and diamond ring from the 1950s! This exquisite
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Black Opal and 14 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The colour of this black opal is exquisite! It is set between ornate leaf moulded shoulders. The
Black Opal, White Gold
Steven Battelle 4.7 Carats Lightning Ridge Black Opal 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An 11 x 14 mm oval cabochon of Australian black opal with flashes of green and blue from the
Black Opal, Opal, 22k Gold
0.98 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.98 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.35 Carats of Diamond
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2.53 Carat Lighting Ridge Black Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.537 Carat, Natural, Australian (Lighting Ridge) Black Opal and 1.63
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2.08 Carat Natural, Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.08 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.72 Carats of Diamond
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3.69 Carat, Natural, Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 3.69 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.94 Carats of
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Black Opal Surrounded by Crystal Opals Diamonds 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Surrounded by Crystal Opals Diamonds 18k Gold Engagement Ring. Free
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.32 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 1.32 Carat Australian Black Opal with very good play of
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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