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18 kt yellow gold black opal engagment ring with diamonds
18 kt Yellow Gold Black Opal Engagement Ring with Diamonds
18 kt Yellow Gold Black Opal Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires

An opal engagement ring is unrepeatable. All Australian opals are 100% unique, much like the connection you share with your partner. At Black Opal Direct we help you choose the right gem and ring design for this special time in your life.

Black Opal Engagement Rings

How to Choose an Opal Engagement Ring

1. Wear & Durability Considerations

While opals aren’t as hard as diamonds, they can be worn and loved for many years with the right care. Whether an opal ring is suitable for everyday wear depends on lifestyle—someone who uses their hands often (or talks with them, like our designer Ruth!) may want to reserve their ring for special occasions or opt for a protective design.

2. Choose a Ring Design

Depending on your answer to question 1, choose a setting that will protect the beautiful opal in all stages of life. Want a claw set opal? Protect the opal with a halo of gems. Prefer a bezel setting for the opal? Add gems to the band. No matter the answer, we are here to make sure the finished ring is just what you want!

3. Select the Perfect Opal

Now the fun begins of finding the perfect opal for your engagement ring. With over 1000+ opals to choose from, use the product filters to narrow your selections by color, cut, type of opal, and budget. We understand choosing an opal online can feel daunting, but rest assured our photos and videos are a true and accurate representation of each gem.

4. Ask for Our Expert Opinion

Begin a conversation with us about all your wonderful ideas, budget, and favorite opals. We’ll help you understand the unique merits of each gem in relation to the wearer and your envisioned design.

5. Book an Appointment with Us

Set a date for an appointment online or in-person to view your opal selections and finalise the design of your engagement ring.

6. Craft your Opal Engagement Ring

Sit back and let us handle the rest! Already have a jeweler you love? That's perfectly fine — we'll ship your Australian opal straight to them, so they can craft the opal engagement ring of your dreams.

Harley — May 2026

Very exciting news — we received the ring this morning. It is absolutely stunning, and honestly, I'm lost for words. Please pass on a huge thank you to Justin and the entire team + jewellery-maker for their incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. Also, thank you personally for making the shipment process so smooth and easy.

Sean — November 2024

I just want to thank everyone again for everything. I received the ring today and it is absolutely stunning. Thank you for making this whole experience come to life for me!