About Opal Jewelry:
Opal is a captivating gemstone known for its unique play of color, where flashes of vibrant hues dance across the surface of the stone. This phenomenon, called opalescence, makes each opal one-of-a-kind. Composed of hydrated silica, opals are formed through a natural process involving water and sedimentary rock, resulting in a wide range of colors and patterns.
Opal has been treasured since ancient times, with early Romans considering it a symbol of hope and purity. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, opal jewelry became especially popular in Europe, often featured in ornate Victorian and Art Nouveau designs. Today, opal jewelry remains a timeless favorite, valued for its beauty and natural uniqueness.
Many renowned jewelry designers and luxury brands love incorporating opals into their creations, using the stone’s vivid colors to craft bold and artistic pieces. Designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels have showcased opals in high jewelry collections, celebrating the stone’s beauty.
Black opals are among the most sought-after varieties of opal jewelry, prized for their dark body tone that intensifies the gemstone’s play of color. Sourced mainly from Lightning Ridge in Australia, black opals display vivid flashes of colors, making them a great choice for fine jewelry. Black opal rings, necklaces, and earrings are especially popular among collectors and jewelry lovers who seek striking gemstones. Known for their rarity and vibrant color patterns, black opals are often featured in high-end designer pieces, making them a standout option for those seeking unique opal jewelry.
Circa:1920s
Materials:Platinum
Gemstone:Black Opal 17 x 12 x 5 mm, 5.95 Carats.
Diamond Old European, Single, Transitional Cuts, H-I/VS Total
Weight:6.5 Grams
Measurements:¾” x 5/8” (2 x 1.8 cm)
Ring Size:6.75; Resizable
A gorgeous Art Deco black opal ring, made of platinum and featuring diamonds. The opal displays a harlequin pattern, with vibrant patches of green and blue shifting across the gemstone. The opal is set in a bezel setting with four wide prongs and framed by a halo of old European and single cut diamonds. On two (east – west) prongs there are baguette cut diamonds that are set horizontally. The platinum band is slender and slightly tapers towards the back. This black opal ring combines early 20th century diamond cutting styles and Art Deco geometrical look with a bold colored gemstone, emphasizing both structure and vivid color in its design.
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