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Ornate Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning carved Opal set in a 14k yellow gold ring surrounded by 1.70CTW of Yellow Diamonds
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal
Carved Opal Emerald and Diamond Halo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Opal Emerald and Diamond Halo Brooch
Description:
This bold brooch centers on a large
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Duck Carved Opal Hardstone Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
18k Gold Duck carved opal hardstone figure
Legs marked "750".
In great condition
Measures
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Opal, Gold
Retro Carved Opal, Ruby, Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing 14 karat yellow gold brooch featuring a carved opal panel depicting a bird
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Carved Opal Native American Plaque
Located in Narberth, PA
This spectacular opal Native American Chief plaque is a rare and unusual find! Carved from a large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Opal
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand Carved Opal Onyx Cameo Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold vintage hand carved opal onyx cameo pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finely detailed antique Edwardian carved opal cameo necklace (circa 1910s), craf
Located in Torrance, CA
Carved opal measures 40mm x 36mm (8mm thick). Old European and rose cut diamonds total an estimated
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$8,985
H 3 in L 15 in
Vintage Carved Opal 4.80ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage carved opal, 4.80 carat ruby and 0.05 carat diamond, 18k
Category
Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$17,918
H 0.86 in W 3.12 in L 14.51 in
60s Vintage Carved Opal Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal cameo pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,985
W 1.75 in L 2 in
GIA Certified Large Carved Opal Rose Gold Frame Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved opal pendant and necklace. Intricate blue green opal carvings of a woman in flowing
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Carved Opal Fish Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & unique carved opal fish ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Opal Ring Attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt for Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Carved opal ring attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt for Giuliano. Set vertically with a rectangular
Category
Antique 1890s British Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 40 Carat Natural Carved Opal in 14K Gold Floral Pendant Necklace 30"
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 40 Carat Natural Carved Opal in 14K Yellow Gold Floral Frame Pendant Necklace. The opal is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Opal Rose and Diamond Earring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Westport, CT
the quiet magic of nature, the Maegelle collection features hand-carved opal roses, each centered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Judge, " Carved Opal signed by Luckmore Joseph
By Luckmore Joseph
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Judge" is a signed opal sculpture created by Shona artist Luckmore Joseph. It weighs 178lbs and
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring
18ct Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Beautiful Hand Carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Stick Pin with Carved Opal Bust of a Man attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian stick pin.
With a finely carved opal bust of a Renaissance period man
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,850
W 0.52 in D 0.56 in L 3.55 in
18K White Gold Diamond and Carved Opal Butterfly Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking vintage necklace featuring a meticulously carved butterfly from natural opal
Category
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
cherub's face is hand-carved from a vibrant opal, which rests between two feathered gold wings. The carved
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Carved Opal Figa Pendant with 14K Gold CAP
Located in Venice, CA
Carved from opal, this beautiful Figa pendant shimmers in the sunlight. The clenched fist with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Opal Monk Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 8.0 grams
Measurement: 1.75inch long
Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Amber and Carved Opal Scarab Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
smaller in size and each is hand carved to depict a fabulous scarab beetle. The opals have an incredible
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.33 Ct Crystal Australian Opal Carved Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
it to be carved into a flower. The opal's size of 13.3 x 13.2 mm also make it perfect to wear as a
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Opal
$2,331
W 0.53 in D 0.17 in L 0.52 in
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Carved Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
showcases a fabulous hand-carved setting that beautifully frames three fiery oval-a opal stones, each
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
"Protected Spirits, " a Carved Opal signed by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
By Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Protected Spirits" is a sculpture carved from Opal stone signed Picket, who is part of the Shona
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
$10,500
H 38.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.25 in
Natural Carved Fine Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
fine green-blue tinted carved opal accented with eight round diamonds totaling 0.10 carats. The
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Long Carved Drop Cameo 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice rose carved opal drop engrave with flowers, on top 2 different old victorian sigillum
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with natural carved Opal cameo and diamond.
The lovely crystal
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Rose Opal Amber 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing necklace with rare rose opal and jade both cabochon, carved opal buddha face, amber drop
Category
2010s Italian Artist Link Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal 18 Karat Gold Natural Grey Pearl Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved opal in a lotus flower shape, 18 kt yellow gold gr.8,10 natural grey pearl, size 13 eu
All
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbardt Opal, Black Onyx, Gold bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Asch Grossbardt Opal, Black Onyx, Gold Bracelet
Stones: Carved opal and black onyx
Metal: 18k gold
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Gold
27 carat Emerald Diamond Opal Ring cum pendant , rare carved Andamoka opal
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
27 carat Emerald Diamond Opal Ring cum pendant, rare carved Opal cocktail Statement Ring, Andamoka
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Opal Rose Necklace with Diamond Center in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Westport, CT
the quiet magic of nature, the Maegelle collection features hand-carved opal roses, each centered with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Platinum Opal, Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Enamel Pansy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
one carved opal, one round cut demantoid garnet, eight old single cut diamonds, and white and blue
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Opal and Diamond flower pendant, 9k gold, hearts
Located in NEWARK, GB
pretty design the flower petals made from carefully hand carved Opal in a wonderful array of colours
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage carved white opal and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our
Category
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Designer Signature Alex & Lee Multi Gemstone Cord Statement Bib Necklace 1311
By Alex & Lee
Located in Montreal, QC
, Carved Opals, Metal on Drusy, Tahitian Mabe Pearl, Black Silver Iridescent Green Cord Sterling Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Opal Carved Fish Gemstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase, this fish carved gemstone is one of a kind!
ABOUT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Native American Objects
Materials
Opal
Hand Carved Wood Diamond Opal Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved wood earrings are meticulously crafted with
18 Karat gold & sterling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Citrine Drop Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved Citrine Drop Opal 18 k Gold gr. 6,40.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Opal, 18k Gold
Carved Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Cameo Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a cameo carved from a piece of precious Australian opal, exhibiting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural 5.59 Ct Carved Fossilised Opal carved Flower mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 5.95 Ct Australian crystal opal, carved into a flower, is a truly exceptional
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Opal
$4,165
W 0.67 in D 0.18 in L 0.67 in
Retro Opal Carved Emerald Sapphire Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Mid century retro platinum brooch, featuring oval 14.8mm x 10.3mm opal, carved emerald, sapphire
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold, Black Opal, Sapphire, & Diamond Carved Horse Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ca. 44.00± ct carved cushion shape black opal carved with a horse's head in profile.
The cabochon
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
$5,950
H 2.44 in W 1.88 in D 0.38 in
Victorian Carved Boulder Opal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a deeply carved boulder opal to depict a face topped by a bow
Matrix is reddish brown in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Australian Opal Onyx Lady Cameo Hand Carved Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elegant Opal Cameo on Black Onyx
This striking piece features a beautifully hand-carved Australian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Onyx, Opal
Natural Opal Carved Ring 10KT yellow gold size 6.5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unusual opal ring handmade and handcarved in 10Kt yellow gold with natural Australian opals. Artist
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style English Diamond Opal 18 KT Carved Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Australian Opals with all spectrum of rainbow vivid colours for a surprising effect, approx. 3.80 Ct in total
Category
Vintage 1980s English Victorian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Opal Asclepios Carved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Opal Asclepios Carved Ring. This gorgeous opal
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 7.61 Ct Australian carved flower opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
it to be carved into a flower. The opal's size of 17.1 x 18.3 mm (and 5.2 mm deep) also make it
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$1,551
W 0.68 in D 0.21 in L 0.73 in
Carved Green Tourmaline Opal Drop Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved green tourmaline, opal faced drops, cabochon ruby 18 k Gold gr.9,20 Earrings
All Giulia
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Castellani 42.06ct Black Opal Venus Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this distinctive 42.06ct Natural Black Opal hand carved into an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$28,550
W 28 in D 8.4 in L 36 in
Genuine and Natural Fine Colombian Carved Emerald and Opal Necklace Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Fine Necklace of Colombian Carved Emeralds and Opals. The Emeralds weigh 489
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Opal
Hand Carved Skull with Diamond Bows Fire Opal Stud Earrings 18k Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hand Carved Skull with Diamond Bows Mexican Fire Opal Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold.
Free
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Carved Aquamarine Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful linear drop earring are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with carved aquamarine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gol...
Carved Green Onyx Opal 18 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 32.61 carats of carved green onyx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Carved Kitty Cat Fire Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hand Carved Kitty Cat Mexican Fire Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Free Domestic
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Carved Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carved opal for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved opal may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a carved opal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alina Abegg, Giulia Colussi and Michael Kanners are consistently popular. A carved opal of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Opal, from our inventory of 79, is particularly popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a carved opal, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Carved Opal?
Prices for a carved opal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $385,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,874.
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
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