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What is a cabochon Opal?
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A cabochon opal is an opal that’s cut in a dome shape. There are two types of opal: common and precious. The former is, as its name implies, not very rare. Precious opal, on the other hand, is more rare than diamonds and considered very high quality.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Vintage 18K Gold Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Opal Cabochon Ring
750
Approximate Dimensions:
9.5 (Ring Size)
2.7 cm (Width)
3.5 cm (Length)
12.2 grams in weight.
** All dimensions listed above are approximat...
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring
Approximate Dimensions:
5.25 (Ring Size)
21.65 mm x 18.66 mm x (Opal)
Approx. 0.96 carats (Diamond)
13.6 grams in weights.
** All di...
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Opal Cabochon Ring - Size 6
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Measurements - 15.2mm x 12.75mm x 2.75mm
Ring Size - 6
Total Weight - 4.64g
Category
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.80ct White Opal Cabochon Ring in 9k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive cabochon opal ring in yellow gold is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card.
Category
Vintage 1950s Band Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural Ethiopian opal shimmers with flashes of rainbow play-of-color in this cabochon ring, accented with diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural Ethiopian opal glows with rainbow play-of-color atop warm rose gold in this cabochon ring, finished with brilliant diamond accents.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold


