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Victorian Black Opal

Victorian Black Opal Ring Rose Gold Antique
Victorian Black Opal Ring Rose Gold Antique

Victorian Black Opal Ring Rose Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

An Antique Victorian Black Opal Ring in a gorgeous engraved multi dimensional setting in 10 Karat Rose Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 22K Antique Original 1874 London
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 22K Antique Original 1874 London

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 22K Antique Original 1874 London

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique from 1874 Victorian Black Opal Diamond 22K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Features a Genuine Natural Oval Cabochon 15 x 6.5mm Black Opal Gemstone 6 Genuine Ant...

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Antique 1870s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal and Black Enamel Brooch in 9kt Gold
Victorian Opal and Black Enamel Brooch in 9kt Gold

Victorian Opal and Black Enamel Brooch in 9kt Gold

Located in Braintree, GB

An exquisite late Victorian-era brooch, beautifully crafted in 9kt yellow gold, featuring an oval cabochon opal set against a black enamel ground.

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Antique 1890s European Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, Enamel

Antique Black Opal Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Victorian Art Deco
Antique Black Opal Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Victorian Art Deco

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Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TO ART DECO BLACK OPAL PENDANT IN 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD.

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

VICTORIAN 1890 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Precious-Opals & Diamonds
VICTORIAN 1890 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Precious-Opals & Diamonds

VICTORIAN 1890 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Precious-Opals & Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Victorian dangle earrings with a precious opals. This is a beautiful pair of antique dangle earrings created in England during the late Victorian period, between the 1880 and 1890. ...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

"Butterfly Wing" 4.10ct Australian Solid Black Opal 9ct Gold Ring Blue Green
"Butterfly Wing" 4.10ct Australian Solid Black Opal 9ct Gold Ring Blue Green

"Butterfly Wing" 4.10ct Australian Solid Black Opal 9ct Gold Ring Blue Green

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Magnificent custom handmade ring crafted in 9ct gold, designed to showcase this natural Australian solid black opal at its finest. The opal displays an incredibly vivid play of colou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement
Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement

Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

This one-of-a-kind ring was handcrafted in Paris, inspired by traditional techniques used in fine jewelry at the turn of the 20th century. The design follows a historical method wher...

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2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...

50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone
50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone

50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

This exquisite loose gemstone features a delicate, hand-carved Australian Opal cameo set against a polished Black Onyx tablet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Onyx, Opal

18K Gold & Patinated Silver Ring with Natural Black Opal and Anthracite Diamonds
18K Gold & Patinated Silver Ring with Natural Black Opal and Anthracite Diamonds

18K Gold & Patinated Silver Ring with Natural Black Opal and Anthracite Diamonds

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

This one-of-a-kind ring was handcrafted in Paris, inspired by traditional techniques used in fine jewelry at the turn of the 20th century. The design follows a historical method wher...

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2010s French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...

Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring

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

Opal Bangle with Diamond in Black Enamel, Gold Pear Cut Bracelet J Dauphin
Opal Bangle with Diamond in Black Enamel, Gold Pear Cut Bracelet J Dauphin

Opal Bangle with Diamond in Black Enamel, Gold Pear Cut Bracelet J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Bangle with Diamond in Black Enamel, Gold Pear Cut Bracelet J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery. Opal bangle in 14k gold plated brass with a black ...

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2010s Indian Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

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18k Yellow Gold 1.83 Carat Black Opal Victorian Cocktail Ring Diamond Filigree
18k Yellow Gold 1.83 Carat Black Opal Victorian Cocktail Ring Diamond Filigree

18k Yellow Gold 1.83 Carat Black Opal Victorian Cocktail Ring Diamond Filigree

By Dianna Rae Jewelry

Located in Lafayette, LA

A Dianna Rae Original, ‘Opal Victoria’ is inspired by the ornate designs of the Victorian era.

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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Black Australian Opal and Diamond Ring

Black Australian Opal and Diamond Ring

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat yellow gold Victorian Australian Black Opal 13x10 mm weighing approximately 3.47 carat surrounded by antique cut diamonds having an approximate total weight of 4.25 carats.

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Australian Opal Diamond yellow gold Ring
Black Australian Opal Diamond yellow gold Ring

Black Australian Opal Diamond yellow gold Ring

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat yellow gold Victorian Australian Black Opal 13x10 mm weighing approximately 3.47 carat surrounded by antique cut diamonds having an approximate total weight of 4.25 carats.

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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 14 Karat 1.15 Carat Black Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring
EGL Certified 14 Karat 1.15 Carat Black Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring

EGL Certified 14 Karat 1.15 Carat Black Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring

Located in Mobile, AL

Antique 14 karat 1.15 carat Black Boulder Opal and 1.91 carat Miner Cut Diamonds Ring. Made in 1866, comes with original box. Old mine cut Diamonds are H-I color and SI2-I1.

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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Romantic Victorian black opal and rose cut diamond ring in a bow and heart motif set in 18K gold and silver.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Black Opal Natural Seed Pearl Gold Ring
Antique Victorian Black Opal Natural Seed Pearl Gold Ring

Antique Victorian Black Opal Natural Seed Pearl Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful late Victorian black opal and natural seed pearl gold ring.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Oval Stickpin GIA
Victorian Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Oval Stickpin GIA

Victorian Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Oval Stickpin GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring an oval black opal double cabochon measuring approximately 10.9 x 9.5 mm Opaque dark gray body color with very strong spectral play-of-color Bezel set in a polished gold ...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Black Opal Pendant 14K Gold Antique 1880s Oval Cabochon Gem Quality
Victorian Black Opal Pendant 14K Gold Antique 1880s Oval Cabochon Gem Quality

Victorian Black Opal Pendant 14K Gold Antique 1880s Oval Cabochon Gem Quality

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique from the 1880's Rare Victorian Pendant – 14K Gold – Gem-Quality Black Opal Features a Gem Quality 13 x 6.5mm Oval Cabochon Opal Gemstone Set in 14K Yell...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.35 Carat Black Opal Solitaire Ring, circa 1900s
Victorian 2.35 Carat Black Opal Solitaire Ring, circa 1900s

Victorian 2.35 Carat Black Opal Solitaire Ring, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

This awe inspiring black opal rings dates back to the Victorian era.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.88 Carat Black Opal Diamond Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Victorian 0.88 Carat Black Opal Diamond Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring

Victorian 0.88 Carat Black Opal Diamond Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a 5.5 mm round opal cabochon - black in body color with strong blue-green flashing. Bead set with halo surround of old European cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.88 ca...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Emerald Black Opal Pin
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Emerald Black Opal Pin

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Emerald Black Opal Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Emerald Black Opal Pin.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Opal Black Enamel Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Tassel Necklace
Victorian Opal Black Enamel Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Tassel Necklace

Victorian Opal Black Enamel Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Tassel Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The necklace features an opal and black enamel clover shape slide, rope chain measuring 26 inches, and tassel ends.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1960's Victorian Revival Black Opal Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Vintage Halo Ring
1960's Victorian Revival Black Opal Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Vintage Halo Ring

1960's Victorian Revival Black Opal Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Vintage Halo Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval-shaped cabochon measuring 8.0 x 10.5 mm Black in body color with spectral play-of-color - prong set With a recessed halo surround of round brilliant cut diamonds W...

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Vintage 1960s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Opal R
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Opal R

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Opal R

Located in Great Neck, NY

A magnificent Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Opal Ring!

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.07 Carat Black Opal Pearl Gold Necklace
Antique 2.07 Carat Black Opal Pearl Gold Necklace

Antique 2.07 Carat Black Opal Pearl Gold Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 2.07 carat black opal and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and 10 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collection...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 10k Gold, 9k Gold

GIA Tahitian Pearl Emerald Opal 14K Earrings Victorian Vintage Fine 4.14 Carats
GIA Tahitian Pearl Emerald Opal 14K Earrings Victorian Vintage Fine 4.14 Carats

GIA Tahitian Pearl Emerald Opal 14K Earrings Victorian Vintage Fine 4.14 Carats

Located in Sylvania, GA

Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. GIA Certified ANTIQUE 14K GOLD TAHITIAN PEARL, EMERALD, OPAL EARRINGS AND BOX! Huge Vintage 12MM Natural Saltwater Pearls, Emeralds,...

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Antique 19th Century Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Star Burst Pin Pendant. This gorgeous Black Opal piece can be worn as either a pin or a pendant. It features 12 smaller diamon...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Pendant

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This truly rare black opal showing all the colors of the rainbow, from blue, green, yellow, orange and especially an amazing amount of the most sought after color in black opals - re...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Ear Pendants
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Ear Pendants

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Ear Pendants

Located in New York, NY

These unique Victorian earrings, handcrafted out of silver topped rose gold, are set with 2 pear shape extremely rare black opals, displaying all colors from blue, green, orange, and...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Platinum

Harlequin Black Opal Victorian Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1880
Harlequin Black Opal Victorian Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1880

Harlequin Black Opal Victorian Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely unique Victorian black opal and diamond ring featuring an elongated cabochon opal measuring 13.65 x 6.77 x 3.12 mm.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moon Face Opal Seed Pearl Saphiret Bar Pin Brooch
Victorian Moon Face Opal Seed Pearl Saphiret Bar Pin Brooch

Victorian Moon Face Opal Seed Pearl Saphiret Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is a Victorian saphiret glass disc- Opal Bar Pin with stunning opals that are bezel set on either side of the Moon Face. Seed pearls scattered so delicately on the pin. Measures...

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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gilt Metal

Exquisite Antique Victorian Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Exquisite Antique Victorian Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring

Exquisite Antique Victorian Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Classic VICTORIAN Black Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster Flower shaped Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9.58 Carat Fire Opal, Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Antique Victorian 9.58 Carat Fire Opal, Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Antique Victorian 9.58 Carat Fire Opal, Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring

By GEM PLAZA

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold & silver Fire Opal, Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Antique Stickpin
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Antique Stickpin

Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Antique Stickpin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a pear shaped form with gold bead and twisted rope details Featuring a bezel set black opal double cabochon measuring approximately 10.5 x 5.5 mm Pear in shape with opa...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Victorian Dandle Earrings Set in 14K Gold & Silver
Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Victorian Dandle Earrings Set in 14K Gold & Silver

Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Victorian Dandle Earrings Set in 14K Gold & Silver

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous Opal and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings set in 14K Gold & Diamonds. The Opals are of Ethiopian origin and weigh 8.10 carats. The weight of the Black Onyx is 43.18 carats....

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2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian.44.8 Cttw. Black Onyx, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
Victorian.44.8 Cttw. Black Onyx, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold

Victorian.44.8 Cttw. Black Onyx, Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in timeless elegance with these exquisite dangle earrings, crafted to perfection. The striking drops are made of luxurious black onyx, exuding a sense of sophistication and m...

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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Black Opal & Diamond Ring from England Certified Untreated Australian
Black Opal & Diamond Ring from England Certified Untreated Australian

Black Opal & Diamond Ring from England Certified Untreated Australian

Located in Northampton, MA

Red is the rarest color in black opal and it's the predominant color here. Black opals that display red flashes are the most prized of all Australian black opals.

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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Opal Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin
Opal Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin

Opal Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin Gold-Plated Brass • Black Enamel • Opal Heart • Natural Diamonds Available for Immediate Delivery The Opal Diamond B...

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2010s Indian Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin
Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Necklace Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black Pearl Sacred Heart Medal Coin Pendant Necklace Silver Opal Pink Tourmaline J Dauphin Turquoise Beads Gold Filled Chain Necklace The Sacred Heart (also known as the Sacred Hear...

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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Bronze, Silver, Gold...

Victorian Black Opal Ring
Victorian Black Opal Ring

Victorian Black Opal Ring

Located in New York, NY

All original Victorian ring with black opal.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Victorian Black Opal Gold Solitaire Ring
Victorian Black Opal Gold Solitaire Ring

Victorian Black Opal Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Lovely Victorian 18 Carat Gold and solid Australian Black Opal ring.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Late Victorian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Antique Late Victorian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 15 Carat Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 15 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This gorgeous antique ring was hand crafted in the Late Victorian era. It holds a large dark Black Opal stone in the centre with four single Rose Chip Cut Diamonds, one at the top, b...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant
Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant

Victorian Rock Crystal Black Opal Insect Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A simply outstanding opal insect pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Era Black Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Rope Motif
Victorian Era Black Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Rope Motif

Victorian Era Black Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Rope Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cheyenne is a unique authentic Victorian era (circa 1900) 18k yellow gold and 14k yellow ring centering an incredible bezel set black cabochon oval opal gauged at 8mm x 6mm displayin...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Solitaire 9 Carat Gold Ring
Black Opal Solitaire 9 Carat Gold Ring

Black Opal Solitaire 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A fine single black opal stone ring. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold example. The opal with sugar treatment, in four claw setting, 12.7mm x 14.9mm approx. Protruding 9mm off the fing...

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20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Victorian circa 1895, 10.50 Carat Opal & 5.06 Ct Diamond Garland Style Necklace
Victorian circa 1895, 10.50 Carat Opal & 5.06 Ct Diamond Garland Style Necklace

Victorian circa 1895, 10.50 Carat Opal & 5.06 Ct Diamond Garland Style Necklace

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The commercial mining of Australian opals in fine jewellery quality only dates back to the 1890s, when these gemstones were mined in Queensland and shipped to Great Britain, from whe...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Stunning Black Opal 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Stunning Black Opal 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Stunning Black Opal 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A beautiful black opal and diamond cluster ring. Designed with a large opal to centre in a closed back setting, 10mm diameter. Surrounding a full natural diamond border. The four...

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20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sumptuous Black Opal Ring
Antique Victorian Sumptuous Black Opal Ring

Antique Victorian Sumptuous Black Opal Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

This beauty of a black opal and diamond ring touches the heart of the first to see it. The breath halts at the moment the color and iridescent glow strike the senses. Its quality sin...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

25 Carat Black Opal Trillion Diamond Gold Pendant
25 Carat Black Opal Trillion Diamond Gold Pendant

25 Carat Black Opal Trillion Diamond Gold Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Amazing 25 carat black opal is suspended from a 1.32 carat trillion-cut diamond H color SI, on a 19” 18k white gold and diamond (.68 ct) chain. Lose yourself in the undulating green ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Carat Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 3 Carat Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage 3 Carat Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

Black opals are among the most rare and valuable of all natural opal varieties. Unlike their common opal counterparts, they have a dark canvas and radiate brilliant flashes of colors...

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Vintage 1950s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

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Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold

Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold

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Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage

By Estate Jewelry

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Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped and guaranteed), and it is set with genuine ...

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Vintage Victorian Opal and Diamond Silver on 18K Gold Ring

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Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Victorian Vintage Opal and Diamond Silver on Gold Ring. Securely Hand set with .50tcw Opal and .15tcw Diamonds. The ring is Hand crafted in Silver on Gold. Measurin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring
Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring

Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

This AUTHENTIC Victorian OPAL and DIAMOND Ring will certainly pick your Imagination. Was it a nineteenth century promise ring of sorts? A gift to mark a special occasion? Whatever th...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Black opal 14k gold ring.
Black opal 14k gold ring.

Black opal 14k gold ring.

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Black opal 14k gold ring.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880
Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880

Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This fabulous antique brooch, masterfully designed with elegant Art Nouveau accents, features a wonderful black opal cabouchon measuring 20 x 17mm, rub-over set in the centre in an 1...

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Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Brooches

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Vintage  18k Gold Ring with Black Opal & Diamonds

Vintage 18k Gold Ring with Black Opal & Diamonds

Located in Aventura, FL

This gorgeous contemporary ring showcases the mesmerizing beauty of natural black opal, meticulously crafted in rich 18kt yellow gold and featuring a captivating 6.05-carat cabochon ...

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20th Century Engagement Rings

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

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Victorian Black Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian black opal you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 22 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a victorian black opal from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a victorian black opal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN are consistently popular. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian black opal, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Victorian Black Opal?

On average, a victorian black opal at 1stDibs sells for $3,582, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $26,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

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).