Oval "Lightning ridge" Black Opal Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
: - 1 Black Opal from "Lightning Ridge" Mine in Australia with 19,40ct, - 17 Turquoises with 2,81ct, - 8
Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tu...
Lightning Ridge Opal & Gemstone Ring - A Gerard McCabe Lorikeet Design
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
mesmerising 7.95ct Lightning Ridge opal, with a red, orange, green, and blue spectral exchange, our Lorikeet
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Natural 6.02 Carat Black Opal Ring Lightning Ridge Diamond Estate Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
. The natural black opal is Australian in origin from the Lightning Ridge region, famous for black opals
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Exceptional Lightning Ridge Crystal Opal 22K Gold Handmade Ring, Talkative 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
Atelier) showcasing an extraordinary 5.61 carat crystal semi black opal from the coveted Lightning Ridge
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Pamela Froman Gem Lightning Ridge Black Opal Hammered Gold Solitaire Ring
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
-finished 18k yellow gold showcasing a very fine 2.43 carat Lightning Ridge black opal oval cabochon
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joke Quick Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
to create a black background for the stones) Set with 7 X Black Opal cabochons from Lightning Ridge
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold,...
Superior Gem Lightning Ridge Black Opal White Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 2025
By Susan Sadler
Located in Dallas, TX
the Gemstone - Exceptional Lightning Ridge crystal black opal is a supremely rare and coveted gemstone
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold...
Padparadscha Sapphire Black Lightning Ridge Opal, Pink & Blue Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality unheated Madagascar Padparadscha Sapphire), Black Lightning Ridge opal cabochons 1,01 ct., fancy
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Ster...
Olive Green Rose-Cut Diamond Black Lightning Ridge Opal, Paraïba Tourmaline Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Fancy Olive Green rose-cut diamonds 0,75 ct., Black Opal cabochons from Lightning Ridge 0,73 carats
Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
12.13 Carat Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 12.13 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 4.23 Carats of Diamond
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
One of a Kind Devta Doolan Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Matte Gold Ring
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
sourced from Lightning Ridge, Australia, home to the finest black opal mines in the world. The ring is
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Lightning Ridge Gem Crystal Opal One of a Kind 22k Gold Ring, Devta Doolan
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
Australian Lightning Ridge crystal opal, electrified by a bold green flash and full spectrum rainbow color
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$138,500
Bulgari Black Opal and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dynamic beauty and exceptional color permeate the approximately 20.00-carat lightning ridge black
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring, 'Approx 1 Carat'
Located in Canterbury, England
delighted to present the following: This elegant lightning ridge opal and diamond cluster ring is approx
Diamond, Opal
Platinum .71ct Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum ring featuring a .71ct Australian Lightning Ridge black opal with diamonds. The opal has
White Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Magnificent Lightning Ridge Australian Opal Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
bezel-set magnificent Lightning Ridge - NSW - Australian Opal. This Australian Bouder Opal have
Opal, 18k Gold
Black Opal Diamond Ring 18 Karat Lightning Ridge
Located in MIAMI, FL
famed Lightning Ridge area of Australia. The ring has a spinner design set with nine step cut natural
Opal, 18k Gold
Sold|$125,000
20.54 Carat Black Opal Lightning Ridge, Australia
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Black Opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Spectacular in
Opal
Art Deco Platinum Diamond " Lightning Ridge " Black Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
mainly in opals mined from the famous " Lightning Ridge " mine in Australia. The newer black opals
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Black Opal & Diamond Ring Certified Untreated Lightning Ridge Art Deco
Located in Northampton, MA
) features a brilliant, colorful, and natural solid Australian opal from the famed Lightning Ridge mines that
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Lightning Ridge Black opal, Paraiba Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire Coctail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
g. set with a Paraiba Tourmaline centerstone 2,54 ct ., Black Opal cabochons from Lightning Ridge
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Opal Ring Lightning Ridge Australian, Red Flash, 18K Size 8.5
Located in Northampton, MA
Lightning Ridge mines in Australia are the finest black opals in the world. The most common color for a
Opal, 18k Gold
Dalben Lightning Ridge Oval Australian Crystal Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Ridge Australian crystal opal . Ring size US 7 - EU 54 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel setting
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.27 Carat Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
a securely set Dark Gray Lightning Ridge Opal, weighing 1.27 Carats, surrounded by Diamonds, approx
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Antique Victorian Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
has been desired throughout the ages. From our estate collection: The OPAL is from Lightning Ridge in
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 4.7 Carats Lightning Ridge Black Opal 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Australian Lightning Ridge opal fields is the centerpiece of this high karat handmade beauty. The bezel is
Black Opal, Opal, 22k Gold
Lightning Ridge Dark Opal, Pink Diamond Pink Padparadscha Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
.) Dark Opal centerstone from Lightning Ridge Mine 0,59 carats ( natural solid Australian dark opal from
Diamond, Opal, Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling...
Joke Quick Lightning Ridge Black Opal Rose-Cut Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
from Lightning Ridge 1.41 carats ( natural solid Australian Black opal from Lightning Ridge mine
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Opal Ring from Lightning Ridge is Understated Until It's Not
Located in Northampton, MA
This is the first black opal from Australia's lightening ridge I ever owned. I bought it from a
Opal, 14k Gold
0.81 Carat Natural "Lightning Ridge" Black Opal Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.81 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.44 Carats of Diamond
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Lightning Ridge Black Opal, Paraïba Tourmaline Orangy and Pink Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
background for the stones.) 2 Black Opals and 2 Dark Opals from Lightning Ridge Mine 1.48 carats ( natural
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, ...
Joke Quick Lightning Ridge Black Opal, Paraïba Tourmaline Pave Starstruck Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
natural gemstones including 4.42 total carats of exceptional, fiery Australian Lighting Ridge black opal
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Si...
Pamela Froman Rare Lightning Ridge Black Opal Crystal White Diamond Gold Ring
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
white gold featuring an otherworldly, superior quality 2.43 carat Lightning Ridge black opal crystal set
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lightning Ridge Opal White Diamond Gold One of a Kind Ring, Pamela Froman 2022
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
image. Semi Black Australian Opal (1.10tcw) Ring with diamond (0.05tcw) accents in 18k crushed yellow
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yell...
Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, Black Rhodium
Located in Tucson, AZ
This Lightning Ridge Opal ring was inspired by a Mexican Contraluz Opal ring, we did for one of our
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Rhodium
Sold|$22,500
Spellbinding Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional handmade platinum mount Australian Lightning Ridge black opal and diamond ring. The
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$33,750
Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Sapphire Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum solitaire ring consisting of one oval shape lightning ridge black opal weighing
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$12,950
Platinum Lightning Ridge Black Opal Doublet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum art deco beauty circa 1940's. The black opal doublet measures 18.75x4.4x4.3mm. It has 46
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
1.89 Carat Lightning Ridge Opal Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Tucson, AZ
Black Opal from Lightning Ridge Australia was discovered around 1895. This is the date given by
Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Lightning Ridge Australian Opal 5-Stone Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous vintage circa 1960s 14K yellow gold band stacking ring with 5 fiery blue green Lightning
Opal, 14k Gold
Men's Heavy 14 Karat Gold Ring With Lightning Ridge Black Fire Opal Size 8.75
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
shifts and glows with the light - Being of Lightning Ridge origin this opal is the finest you will find
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lightning Ridge Opal Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Lightning Ridge opal this ring features a halo of smaller white Australian opals surrounding the center opal
Opal, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Lightning Ridge Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
lightning ridge opal this ring features a halo of surrounding old mine cut diamonds. Of superb quality
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
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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