Black Opal Ring – 18K Gold & Sterling Silver, Blue Dominant, Vivid Multicolour

Black opal rings in 18K yellow gold are usually the preserve of a higher price bracket — this one gets there differently. The bezel is solid 18K yellow gold, the metal that flatters a dark-body opal better than anything else, but the band beneath it is sterling silver. It's an honest two-tone construction: gold where it counts for the stone, silver for the band that sits against your finger. The result is a ring that carries genuine 18K gold craftsmanship at a price that reflects the blend. The stone itself is a solid Lightning Ridge black opal with a dominant blue fire and a vivid, multi-colour flash — the kind of colour play that catches light from different angles. Size N½ Australian, resizeable.

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: Blue dominant, strong multi-colour flash
• Brightness: Strong colour — vivid
• Setting: Bezel
• Metal: 18K yellow gold setting on sterling silver band
• Ring Size: N½ AU / 7 US / 14½ 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 →

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