{"product_id":"opal-ring-2405","title":"Black Opal Ring – 18K Gold \u0026 Sterling Silver, Blue Dominant, Vivid Multicolour","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.rotr-faq { border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 4px; margin: 0; } .rotr-faq:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; } .rotr-faq \u003e summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 4px 0; outline: none; } .rotr-faq \u003e summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .rotr-faq \u003e summary::after { content: \"+\"; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; margin-left: 12px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; } .rotr-faq[open] \u003e summary::after { content: \"−\"; } .rotr-faq-answer { margin: 10px 0 0 0; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Black Opal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Opal (solid, natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue dominant, strong multi-colour flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong colour — vivid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K yellow gold setting on sterling silver band\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e N½ AU \/ 7 US \/ 14½ EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResizeable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind — 1 piece available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Your Opal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal is softer than diamond or sapphire, so a little care goes a long way. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/opal-care\"\u003eOpal Care\u003c\/a\u003e for storage, cleaning, and what to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-rocks-on-the-rocks\"\u003eRead Joseph's story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy gold and silver together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eThe 18K yellow gold bezel is the best frame for a dark-body opal — the warm tone of gold intensifies the stone's colour play in a way that white metals don't. But a full 18K gold band lifts the price significantly beyond the stone itself. Using sterling silver for the band keeps the ring at a price that reflects the stone's value rather than the metal weight around your finger. The gold sits where it matters — around the opal. The silver holds the ring on your hand. It's a practical, honest design choice, not a compromise.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the ring be resized?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a natural Australian opal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eYes — a solid, untreated black opal from Lightning Ridge. Not a doublet, not a triplet, not synthetic. One stone, natural colour.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCertification, shipping, returns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eEvery piece is backed by Joseph's personal guarantee, ships fully insured within Australia, and can be returned within 14 days. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/buying-an-opal\"\u003eBuying an Opal\u003c\/a\u003e for the full breakdown.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Rocks On The Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43017761226935,"sku":"130","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/9176\/1987\/files\/RocksontheRocks-OpalRingSilver_Gold2024_06_06_0393.jpg?v=1718622019","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksontherocks.com\/products\/opal-ring-2405","provider":"Rocks On The Rocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}