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Opal Bypass

Ethiopian Opal Bypass Ring w Diamond Accents in Solid 14k Yellow Gold Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This lovely opal has all the colors of the rainbow, accented with natural earth mined diamonds set
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond & Opal Inlay 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and opal bypass ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features colorful opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring in Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring in White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, White Gold

Boulder Opal & Sapphire Bypass Ring, Sterling Silver Round Cut .64ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Boulder Opal Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Colors: Pink & Blue Cut: Round Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal & Sapphire Bypass Ring, Sterling Silver Round Cut .64ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Boulder Opal Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Colors: Pink & Blue Cut: Round Pink
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.79ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 2.64ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Stone Note: Australian Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.30ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Stone Note
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal & White Zircon Bypass Ring - 10k Oval 1.02ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .78ct Cut: Oval Stone Note: Ethiopian Natural Zircons Carat(s): .24ctw Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Zircon, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGARA GIA Certified Natural Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring in Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA GIA Certified Natural Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring in White Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA GIA Certified Natural Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring in Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA GIA Certified Natural Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring in Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Butterfly Bypass Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, White Gold

Vintage Opal Cabochon Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent white in body
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1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Solid Gold Estate Natural Fire Opal Cosmic Overlay Bypass Ring
Located in San Jacinto, CA
14K Yellow Solid Gold Estate Natural Fire Opal Cosmic Overlay Bypass Ring This vintage ring exudes
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary 0.49 Carat Diamond Jelly Opal Platinum Swirl Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval jelly opal cabochon measuring 5.8 x 7.6 mm - colorless body with spectral play-of
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

1950's Black Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Scrolling Navette Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a navette-shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 17.0 mm Black in body color with strong
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.77 Carat Total Weight Lightning Ridge Opal 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This unique bypass ring features 1.77 carat total weight in two Lightning Ridge oval opals set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.35ctw Zig Zag
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Stone Note: (Australian) Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Opal & Diamond Bypass Band 14k Inlay .30ctw Ring Sz6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Opal Cut: Inlay Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Ethiopian Opal adjustable ring. Bypass Shank Peacock Feather Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends
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2010s Asian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
pearls and nine opals prong-set in a bypass design. The pearls and opals measure 3.1mm. The bracelet has
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet
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H 1.92 in W 2.16 in
14k Gold ring with garnets and ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Ethiopian Opal adjustable ring. Bypass Shank Peacock Feather Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Konsthantverk Tyringe SVEP Iron Oxide Small Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Height 180 mm Max 3 x 40 W E14 3806-12 Iron oxide/opal acrylic The lamps are wiring with standard Europe
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2010s Swedish Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Cabochon Opal Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Opal, Minimalist Opal Ring
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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Wingback Earrings 1940s
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Natural Opal Diamond Vintage Style Cluster Carved Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The vintage ring showcases a cluster of natural opals at its center, each displaying a mesmerizing array of white color that enhances the overall elegance of the piece. Surrounding t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
This gorgeous gilt brooch by Monet, circa 1970s, is a wonderful example of the quality and innovative designs that the coveted vintage costume jewelry brand is known for. With a sat...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Art Deco Style 2.23 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Flower Ring Size 6.5 #16421
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This beautiful ring has a gorgeous 14K yellow gold flower decorated with opal pedals and a round brilliant cut diamond center!...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dinh Van Cible 18k Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful geometric round stud earrings designed by Jean Dinh Van. This vintage pair was created in Paris, France and crafted in 18k yellow gold. They are part of the Cible Collectio...
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1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s Boulder Opal & Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
From the dust and dirt of the Australian outback, The Serene Ring offers up such beauty. Creatively crafted in 9 carat gold, her sumptuous opal flashing red, blue and green is graced...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes 1960s La Rosee Silk Shawl
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Hermes 1960s La Rosee Silk Shawl, a truly exquisite and rare piece that epitomizes the timeless elegance and luxury of Hermes. Crafted from the finest silk, this shaw...
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Natural Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring showcases a cluster of natural opals set in solid yellow gold that curves gently upwards towards the milky white opal setting, creating a delicate and cool look. These round...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Plated 1980s Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 18K Gold Plated 1980s Bracelet, a stunning addition to your jewelry collection that exudes timeless elegance with a unique edge. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

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18k Gold, Gold Plate

Trillion Cut Diamond Opal Ring Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is made in solid Platinum and set with genuine Opal and diamonds. The center Earth mined Opal measures 14mm x 10mm (3.90 carats). It has splashes of electric green,...
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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0.20ctw Mini Opal Diamond Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring, Small Opal Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
diamonds. The bypass design of this small opal ring gives it an eye-catching look that's perfect for
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vibrant Opal Diamond Platinum Cluster Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval opal cabochon measuring approximately 12.6 x 10.1 mm Opaque with strong green
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Cabochon Cut .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information: Genuine Opal Carat: .50ct Cut: Cabochon Size: 7.2mm X 5.2mm Natural
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Opal and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold bypass design ring set with two 7x5mm opals and two brilliant cut diamond
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Seed Pearl 10 Karat Rose Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass style ring centers four 2.5 mm round opal cabochons White in body color with moderate play
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Opal Carat: .30ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Size: 10.1mm x 4mm Natural
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Opal Cluster Bypass Ring, 10k White Gold Black Enamel Cabochon .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Opals - Cuts: Oval Cabochon & Marquise Cabochon Total Carats: 0.60ctw Material Information
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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Opal, Enamel, White Gold

Stambolian Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring with Opals
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow and White Gold Bypass Ring with Diamonds and Opals This Ring is half yellow gold, half
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Welo Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
piece in your fine jewelry collection! This glowing 14k and 22k yellow gold bypass ring showcases a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow, Rose, and Green Gold Opal Foliate Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
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1990s Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

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Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut .13 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
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By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
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! Fashioned by Kabana in classic 14k yellow gold, this NEW piece features a modified bypass-style band adorned
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By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
piece features a modified bypass-style band adorned in the center with a swirl of five channel-set
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Opal and Diamond Kabana Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant .25 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
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1890's Victorian Opal Ruby Seed Pearl 14 Karat Rose Gold Clover Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring depicts a clover motif comprised of three 3.0 mm round opal cabochons Well matched in white
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1890s Opal Bypass 'Toi et Moi' 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Opal Ring features a delicate bypass setting. The front half of the shank is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond Opal Ring, One-of-a-kind Mosaic Opal Bypass Ring, Handmade in Our Shop
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
We LOVE the bypass shape of this design! A genuine opal mosaic on one side and a brilliant, white
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Yellow Gold Opal Triplet & Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Triplet Cut: Oval Cabochon Size: 12mm x 9.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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Yellow Gold Synthetic Opal & Diamond Bypass Ring, 10k Pear Cut .70ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information: Synthetic Opal Carat: .70ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural
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Yellow Gold Opal Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
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1890 Victorian 14K Yellow Gold White Opal Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
quartet of prismatic white opal cabochons. This stunning Victorian ring has a unique and wonderful bypass
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Opal Bypass For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact opal bypass you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect opal bypass may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing opal bypass — no matter the origin — is easy, but ANGARA INC. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an opal bypass, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Opal Bypass?

The price for an opal bypass starts at $165 and tops out at $8,559 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,575.

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.