• Australian Black Opal 18 karat gold ring
  • Australian Black Opal 18 karat gold ring
  • Australian Black Opal 18 karat gold ring
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Black Opal Ring – 18K Yellow Gold, Light Body, Red Flash

Black Opal Ring – 18K Yellow Gold, Light Body, Red Flash

$2,400.00 AUD
$2,400.00 AUD
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Some stones announce themselves. This one waits. Set in 18K yellow gold with a clean bezel, it carries a light body tone that keeps the stone warm and open — and at the right angle, a quiet flash of red moves across the surface like a single ember caught in still air. It doesn't shout. It rewards the look you give it up close, in good light, on the hand. The setting is solid and low-profile; the gold frames without competing. For someone who wants a ring that wears daily but reads distinctly, this is that piece. One stone, one ring, from Lightning Ridge.

About Black Opal

Black opal is the rarest and most sought-after variety of Australian opal, mined almost exclusively from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. Its dark body tone — from dark grey to jet black — creates a dramatic backdrop that intensifies the stone's natural play-of-colour, producing vivid flashes that appear to glow from within. Black opal with strong fire is particularly prized by collectors and is considered among the most valuable gemstones in the world.

Specifications

  • Stone: Black Opal (solid, natural)
  • Colour Play: Red
  • Body Tone: Light
  • Brightness: Soft
  • Pattern: Flash of colour
  • Setting: Bezel
  • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
  • Ring Size: K (AU) / 5¼ (US) / 10 (EU)
  • Resizeable: Yes
  • Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
  • Availability: One-of-a-kind — 1 piece available

Caring for Your Opal

Opal is softer than diamond or sapphire, so a little care goes a long way. See Opal Care for storage, cleaning, and what to avoid.

Provenance

Hand-selected by Joseph Bernecki, sourced direct from the Australian opal fields and set in his Sydney workshop. Meet him any weekend at The Rocks Market, stall under the bridge, Sydney. Read Joseph's story →

Common Questions

Can the ring be resized?
Yes — this ring can be resized. Joseph or his jeweller can take the band up or down by a size or two; larger adjustments may be possible depending on the band's design. Resizing is best done before delivery so the ring arrives ready to wear. Get in touch with your size and we'll quote.
What does "soft" brightness mean?
Brightness describes how much light the colour play throws back at you. A bright stone catches your eye from across the room — the fire flashes boldly and continuously. A soft stone is more restrained: the colour is real and present, but it reveals itself with movement and closer attention rather than announcing itself immediately. Soft brightness suits daily wear and low-key settings; the stone earns its second look rather than demanding a first.
What does "light" body tone mean for a black opal?
Body tone refers to the background colour of the stone — the base the colour play sits against. Light body tone means the opal's background reads as a lighter grey or near-white rather than the deep charcoal or jet black you see in the darkest Lightning Ridge stones. A light body black opal still carries genuine colour play, but the fire reads against a softer, warmer backdrop — giving the stone a different character from a dark-body piece: less dramatic contrast, more luminous warmth. For a red flash, that light background lets the colour read cleanly without the hard edge of a dark stone.
Is this a natural Australian opal?
Yes — a solid, untreated black opal from Lightning Ridge. Not a doublet, not a triplet, not synthetic. One stone, natural colour.
Certification, shipping, returns?
Every piece is backed by Joseph's personal guarantee, ships fully insured within Australia, and can be returned within 14 days. See Buying an Opal for the full breakdown.
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