6.2ct Ethiopian Black Opal Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A mesmerizing 6.2ct Ethiopian black opal ring set in solid 14K gold, accented with natural diamonds
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.7cts Ethiopian Black Opal Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Ethiopian Black Opal displaying vivid play-of-color, accented by natural diamonds. Set in solid 14k
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Black Opal Ring in 925 St. Silver Handmade Vintage Style Statement Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Ethiopian Black Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Style Genuine Opal
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian black opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Natural
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Black Ethiopian Opal with Diamonds and Emeralds Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This striking ring showcases the mesmerizing depth of a dark Ethiopian opal, its surface shifting
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Opal, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
$207Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Black Fire Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver -Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant vivid Play of
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$230Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Opal Round Cabochon Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Ethiopian White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Round Genuine Opal Gemstone Ring
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Black Opal Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Black Ethiopian Opal Ring with diamonds down each side of the band and set in 18k rose gold. Notice
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Black Ethiopian Opal Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This amazing Black Ethiopian Opal has an amazing colors ranging from green to red to yellow. The
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Set in 18K Gold, White Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Cocktail/Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Modern style Opal & Black Onyx Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Set in 18K White Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, art - deco style, Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Cocktail Dome Ring set
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 1.80ct. Fancy Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
birds. Designer Ethiopian opal ring in 14K yellow gold with diamonds and semi-precious accents. Opal
Black Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Zircon, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Handmade Ethiopian Black Opal Ring in Oxi-black Sterling Silver
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opals are just phenomenal! They are from Ethiopia Africa. The are
Opal, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Black Opal Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This custom made ring in 18 karat rose gold features an oval cabochon Ethiopian black opal
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
New Ethiopian Black Opal & Champagne Sapphire Ring Size 9
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. It
Opal, Black Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Joke Quick Black Opal Paraiba Tourmaline Ethiopian Opal Diamond Starstruck Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
spectacular gemstones, including Australian black opal cabochons totaling 0.73 carats, Paraiba tourmaline
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sil...
New Handmade Ethiopian Black Opal & Amethyst Ring in Oxi-black Sterling Silver
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opals are just phenomenal! They are from Ethiopia Africa. They are
Opal, Black Opal, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
New Handmade Ethiopian Black Opal & Blue Sapph Ring in Oxi-black Sterling Silver
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opals are just phenomenal! They are from Ethiopia Africa. The
Opal, Black Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silv...
New Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal & Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal & Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Ethiopia Black Opal, Purp Amethyst, Pink Rhodolite Wgold Plate Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 7.5 and white gold plated. This beautiful Black Opal comes
Amethyst, Opal, Black Opal, Rhodolite, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold...
New Ethiopian 1.86 Ct Black Opal, Sapphire & Citrine Sterling Ring Size 8.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 8.75. The black opal is from Africa and is just exquisite
Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, white Opal, Black Onyx & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring. The White
Onyx, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, White Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Cocktail/Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very trendy and one of a kind, Opal & Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
1.65 Carat Ethiopian Opal Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
strike a true royal feel to these rings. Designer Ethiopian opal ring in 14K yellow gold with diamonds
Black Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
40 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a total of 120 GIA certified diamonds. Clarity range VS-SI1, Color range I-H
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k rose gold and set with 24 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an estimated 0.9...
Diamond, Rose Gold
70s Vintage Cartier Bangle Bracelet Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold France
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier bangle bracelet crafted in sterling silver & 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s). The sterling silver bangle features a hook closure crafted in 18k yellow gold. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Australian Opal Parrot Carving - Created by Gerg Moser
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Created by Gerg Moser in Idar-Oberstein, Germany; this mesmerizing parrot duo showcases the Famous Andamooka Opal. In 1954, when Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia on her first aut...
Opal
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 6 ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.17 Carat Unheated, African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.17 Carat Natural Untreated, Mozambique Ruby and 0.47 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit mea...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed opal & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Cabochon cut opal measures 10mm x 8mm (estimated at 2 carats). Old mine cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended from a diamond-set bow attache...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Eostre Type A Lavender Jadeite, Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
An outstanding type A lavender jadeite. ruby and diamond necklace in 18k white gold. The necklace is consists of multiple jadeite cabochons surrounded by diamonds and ruby clusters. ...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$15,450
W 0.75 in L 1.18 in
Rare 19.17 Carat Ethiopian Opal Rectangular Oval Loose Gem - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Rare Ethiopian Opal for Collectors Offered unmounted, this rare 19.17 carat Ethiopian Opal is cut in an elegant rectangular oval shape and displays a vivid, shifting play of color....
Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov 5.02 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pendant diamond necklace, showcasing a 4.02 carat pear shape diamond with F color and VS2 clarity, set on a three prong setting. Accented by a 1.00 carat cushion cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Chopard 18k White Gold Opal and Diamond Lady’s Watch
By Chopard
Located in beverly hills, CA
This unique vintage Chopard ladies wristwatch features an elegant opal dial on a textured gold bracelet, crafted entirely in 18k white gold. The timeless timepiece is adorned with a...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Oval Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a bold statement with this exquisite tanzanite and diamond collar-length necklace, a breathtaking masterpiece crafted in 14 karat white gold. Designed to captivate, this luxurio...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$89,000
W 0.4 in D 0.26 in L 0.37 in
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 6.03 Carats Total Heart Shape Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of stud earrings, showcasing two GIA certified brilliant heart shape diamonds, weighing 3.01 carats and 3.02 carats with H-I color and SI2 clarity, respectively. Mount...
Diamond, 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).
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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