The Midnight Origin Opal Collection
By Vinca Jewelry
This collection is shaped by restraint — letting the stone lead, rather than the setting. Each design preserves what makes black opal singular: depth before brightness, mystery before spectacle, luminosity revealed rather than displayed. The metal exists only as frame and echo, keeping the opal itself at the center of meaning.
Some pieces stand alone; others are linked by provenance, cut from the same parent stone and carried forward as lineage. They are rare — less about ornament, more about presence.
The fire within, brought to light.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Opal
Yes, Opal is the beautiful and traditional October birthstone, making any of our pieces—from opal stud earrings to a black opal ring—a perfect gift for October birthdays.
Yes, opals are increasingly popular for opal engagement rings and opal wedding bands due to their unique, personal character. While they require careful setting (which Vinca provides via our full bezel settings) and proper care, they make a stunning, meaningful alternative to traditional stones.
Vinca's collection features a range of precious opals, including:
- Black Opal: Used in the Midnight Crest pieces, prized for its dark body tone.
- Mexican Fire Opal: Known for its vibrant orange, yellow, and red hues.
- Ethiopian Opals: Hydrophane opals known for their bright, dimensional play of color.
- Precious White Opal: The classic white opal with a light body tone and ethereal shimmer.
Our collection is not strictly antique, but many of our designs, such as the architectural setting of the Midnight Crest Ring and the sculpted forms of the Opal Leaf Earrings, are strongly inspired by the elegance and confidence of antique opal rings and classic jewelry forms.
Vinca specializes in Fine Jewelry and Heirloom Opals. Our pieces are distinguished by solid 18K Gold construction, complex artisanal settings, and a more architectural, refined design philosophy, built to last generations.
The Story: Elemental Beauty, Architectural Design
At Vinca, the opal is not just a gemstone—it is an event. Known for its mesmerizing play of color, the opal captures the movement of light and water like no other material. Our collection is a study in harnessing this dynamic stone through meticulously sculpted 18K gold settings, elevating each piece from a simple accessory to a modern heirloom.
From the quiet shimmer of our white opal and blue opal designs to the dramatic intensity of our rare Black Opal rings and Mexican Fire Opal pendants, every piece is hand-finished in our Kansas City workshop. We honor the material's origin—as seen in the Midnight Origin Triptych cut from a single, exceptional stone—ensuring that the unique story of the earth remains intact with you. Vinca’s philosophy centers on translating the opal's raw, fluid nature into a confident, enduring silhouette.
Featured Designs
The Midnight Crest Ring
Black Opal: The most valuable type, our black opal ring showcases a deep, dark body tone with flashes of electric blue, green, and copper. It is a bold, architectural statement piece meant to be worn as an emblem.
The Tidal Mirror & Nocturne Pendants
Precious Opal & Fire Opal: These designs capture light held inside water. The opals shift from soft milk-glass white to deep indigo and electric blue, reflecting the ethereal quality of the Ethiopian Opals and the fiery saturation of Mexican Fire Opal stone.
The Moonlight Strand
Opal Tennis Necklace / Bracelet: A continuous line of luminous opals, bezel-set in a fluid 18K gold rhythm. This is our answer to the classic opal tennis necklace or opal bracelet, designed to read as pure illumination on the skin.
Opal Leaf Earrings
Marquise Opals: Graceful, cascading marquise-cut opals echo the soft curve of a leaf, creating a natural and quietly refined sense of movement. Perfect for those seeking opalescent earrings with timeless elegance.