Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jewelry

Blue Green Opal Diamond Ring

Black Opal Ring 4 Carat

Ridge Ring

Gold Black Opal Earrings

Black Opal Art Deco

Gun Box

18ct Black Opal

14k Australian Black Opal Ring

La Fiesta - Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Halo Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Y

$5,388

La Fiesta - Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Halo Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Y

By The Wind Opal

Located in Suwanee, GA

Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.

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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

$3,540

Black Opal, Diamond Pendant, Lightning Ridge, Australia, Vivid Red Flash

Located in Northampton, MA

Black opals from the Lightning Ridge mines in Australia are the rarest and most valuable opals on earth. And Lightning Ridge black opals that display a vivid red flash are the most v...

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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Massive 56 Carat Australian Black Opal: Rare Lightning Ridge Gemstone Treasure

$4,500

$41,300

$30,795

$35,750

$22,950

$42,000

Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A superb gem black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia. It weighs 7.79 carats and has excellent play-of-color and fantastic brightness. Intense vivid flashes of green, blue, orange,...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Emerald and Black Opal Drop Earring 18 Karat Gold

$4,640Sale Price|20% Off

$15,893

$31,988Sale Price|20% Off

$16,880

Vintage Longines Opal Mosaic Dial 34mm Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Watch

By Longines

Located in Miami, FL

About The Stones: Black opal, from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia, is widely regarded as the world's most valuable and visually spectacular gemstone on a per-carat bas...

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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Platinum Black Opal Ring

$4,950

Platinum Black Opal Ring

Located in Sarasota, FL

Indulge in the luxurious beauty of our Platinum Black Opal Ring. This exquisite piece features a mesmerizing black opal, radiating with captivating hues, set in a sleek platinum band...

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2010s Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold

25.10 Carat Lightning Ridge Black Opal 0.97 Carat Blue Sapphires Diamond Ring

Unavailable

25.10 Carat Lightning Ridge Black Opal 0.97 Carat Blue Sapphires Diamond Ring

By Matthew Ely

Located in Woollahra, New South Wales

This one of a kind Ring features a very special 25.10ct lighting ridge Black Opal of exceptional quality (GSL certified), 142 white Diamonds weighing 3.24ct (color D / F clarity VS2)...

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2010s Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Unavailable

Black Opal Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Vienna, AT

Wonderful ring showing a solid black Australian opal (Lightning ridge) 16x11,7x8,3mm and brilliant cut diamonds G-H / vs total approx. 1,3ct 750 White gold

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Vintage 1980s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Australian 2.04ct Black Opal, Diamond & 18K Gold Ring

Unavailable

Australian 2.04ct Black Opal, Diamond & 18K Gold Ring

Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD

SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Opal Weight: 2.04ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia Diamonds: 0.05ct D IF - F VVS Metals: 18K solid Gold Ring Size: Resized to fit y...

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Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

LILLY FITZGERALD Black Opal Gold Pendant

Unavailable

H 0.99 in W 0.69 in

Unavailable

W 0.96 in D 0.34 in L 0.86 in

Australian 5.65ct Black Opal, Diamond & 18k White Gold Necklace

Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD

SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Opal Weight: 5.65ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia Diamonds: 0.32ct D IF - F VVS Metals: 18K solid White Gold Chain: 18K White Gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold

Australian 2.43ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Necklace

Unavailable

Australian 2.43ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Necklace

Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD

SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Opal Weight: 2.43ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia Diamonds: 0.26ct D IF - F VVS Metals: 18K solid Gold, Platinum Chain: 48cm 7.2g ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Black Australian Opal Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

W 1.03 in D 0.15 in L 2.88 in

Unavailable

W 0.491 in L 0.609 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal Rainbow Earrings

Located in QLD , AU

Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia has the most wonderful opals on earth. Renowned for the prestigious black opal which is adorned by opal lovers worldwide. It's not easy ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold

Unavailable

Unavailable

W 1.38 in D 0.3 in L 7.09 in

Unavailable

Contemporary 18K White Gold Solid Australian Black Opal Diamond Ring

Located in Waterloo, New South Wales

This one of a kind ring is from Lingjun's earlier creation, featuring a solid black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia, accent with white diamonds. IMPORTANT: Each ring is made to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Untreated Australian 2.07ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold

Unavailable

H 0.95 in W 0.28 in

Natural Untreated Australian 2.07ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold

By Renata Bernard

Located in Sydney, AU

Full of strength and bravery is the wearer of the "Karleen" opal pendant, featuring an intriguing black opal (2.07ct) hailing from Lightning Ridge, Australia. Set in our elegant 18K ...

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 7.91ct Black Opal Earrings in 18K White Gold

Unavailable

$6,923Sale 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 ...

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2010s German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Australian Opal Diamond Necklace

$4,750

L 17.5 in

Australian Opal Diamond Necklace

Located in GOES, NL

A delicate sparkling graduated Australian lightning ridge opal necklace, methiciously hand knotted, finished with an 18K gold clasp and a diamond bead. All stones are hand carved for...

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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Disc Bead Australian Opal Rose Gold Necklace

$6,060

$10,670Sale Price|20% Off

Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold

By The Wind Opal

Located in Suwanee, GA

Certificated 2.26ct Play of Color Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order!...

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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

$1,223Sale Price / item|30% Off

Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.6 - 3 g. (depends...

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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring

$16,977

Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring

Located in Banbury, GB

Black Opal Approx 23.7 × 11.8 mm Depth: 5.6mm Diamonds Approx 1.81ct total Marks 18 _____...

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2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

200 Carat Blue Sapphire and Opal Diamond Charm Yellow Gold Necklace

$1,500

L 19 in

200 Carat Blue Sapphire and Opal Diamond Charm Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in GOES, NL

Multi gemstone necklace that shimmers with a spectrum of rare precious stones, charms and diamonds, such as; • Ethiopian opal • Sapphire • Lapis • Tanzanite • African Amethyst • Am...

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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Y...

27.00 Carat Natural Australian Opal 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace

$4,600 / item

27.00 Carat Natural Australian Opal 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

27.00Ct Natural Australian Opal 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14K Total Natural Oval Cut Opals Weight is Approx. 24.50 Carats Total Natural Diamo...

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Materials

Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold One of a Kind 5.29 Carat Australian Opal Ring

$5,150

Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold One of a Kind 5.29 Carat Australian Opal Ring

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish, this pure 24 karat yellow gold One of a Kind...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

$2,950 / set

L 1.19 in

Steven Battelle 4.1 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Three organically shaped approximately 4 x 6 mm to 6 x 8 mm "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals flash and shine in shades of yellows, greens and blues in this simple, but interesting, design...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

1.60ct FINE Top Grade Australian Black Opal & Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring

$4,074

1.60ct FINE Top Grade Australian Black Opal & Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Fine Natural Australian Black Opal And Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring. 1.60 Carat Total. This ring features a top grade 1.32 carat Australian black opal with top play of colour....

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Vintage GIA Certified Black Opal Mixed Cut Diamond Halo 14K Cocktail Ring

$33,750

Vintage GIA Certified Black Opal Mixed Cut Diamond Halo 14K Cocktail Ring

Located in Miami, FL

GIA Certified 5 Carat + Black Opal with vibrant play-of-color takes center stage in this vintage 14K white gold ring, adorned with a dazzling halo of mixed cut diamonds. Details: It...

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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring

$57,383

GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring

By Joke Quick

Located in Antwerp, BE

Enter a world of exceptional artistry with this one-of-a-kind high-jewellery creation by Belgian jewellery artist Joke Quick. At the centre lies a 3 carat GIA-certified fancy yellow ...

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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

0.17 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum

$3,000

0.17 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful ring featuring a 0.17 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.29 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discovered 30 years ag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum

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Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of lightning ridge black opal jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of lightning ridge black opal jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of lightning ridge black opal jewelry over the years, but those made by Joke Quick, Pamela Froman and Christophe Danhier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of lightning ridge black opal jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jewelry?

The price for a piece of lightning ridge black opal jewelry starts at $1,299 and tops out at $195,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $10,175.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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).