Vintage Large 17ct Australian Boulder Opal Pendant in Gold Over Sterling Silver
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The large square design is crafted from sterling silver and finished with a layer of gold plating, creating a beautiful contrast that highlights the opal’s brilliant play of colour. ...
Opal, Sterling Silver
$39,500Sale Price|56% Off
NWT $90, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Large 17CT Boulder Black Opal Fancy Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Pendant. Pendant features a Magnificent Rare Color Cha...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dimension: 1.3x2.4” Stone: Opal, 17ct Weight: 20.2gr
Large Oval Shape Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate 18X26MM, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Large Oval Shape Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate 18X 26MM Oval Natural Opal A classic, Cocktail ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Size of the opal 18 X26 MM, Appro...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.75 in W 0.32 in D 0.16 in
NIXIN Jewelry Dawn's Light Australian Opal Necklace with Sapphires in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Australian opal necklace. MATERIALS: • Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with Polish Finish • Stone: 2.07ct Australian Pipe Opal, .17ct Sapphires • We use natural gemstones, and...
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
Valentino Blue & Metallic Gold Lace Party Dress 2016
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a Valentino metallic blue and gold lace evening dress featuring a fitted bodice with a gathered neckline, a halter neck with grey silk ties t...
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...
Christian Dior Runway Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Sz 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Size 34FR
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 7.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace An extraordinary 7.06-carat GIA-certified Fancy Yellow Heart Modified Brilliant diamond (GIA 1226873686), of natu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2019 Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress S/S 2019 Collection US size - 10 Ivory wool, embroidered applications of poppy flowers , fully lined, back zip closur...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Oscar de la Renta Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress Gown This Strapless Gown Embodies the Facets of Timeless Fashion and Grace Effortlessly. S/S 2009 Collection US si...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Tulle Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown L
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown Label size missing, approx size L (please check measurements). Black evening open back tulle drees gown. Silk app...
1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk ch...
Heart Shaped Rubellite Platinum and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking platinum necklace designed with a romantic floral motif, featuring seven vibrant heart-shaped rubellite tourmalines totaling approximately 34.19 carats. Each drop is s...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE "Vanilla Cloud" Lace Gown Made to Order Wedding
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture gown features a stunning lace tier draped design with a train, and fanned bust. There is a fully boned foundation, as well as a hidden center back zipper...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Gold Silk Lame Gown Made to Measure
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest gold silk lame, this exquisite gown presents a gorgeous body skimming silhouette with a flared hem. The center front bodice features all hand finished detai...
NWT Naeem Khan Blue Lace Embellished Tulle Maxi Dress Gown US 4
By Naeem Khan
Located in Montgomery, TX
Naeem Khan Blue Lace Embellished Maxi Dress Gown US size - 4 Blue tulle embellished with white/silver metallic and blue floral embroidery, clear sequins. Fully lined in silk, Back zi...
Certified 14.00 Carat Blue Sapphire 2.40 Carat Diamonds Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite necklace within a sculpture of Sapphires and Diamonds, a masterpiece celebrating rare beauty and unparalleled craftsmanship. This design conveys a message of uniqueness....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Beauvince Starry Night Necklace (59.08 ct Sapphires & Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cool, calm and princely, this sapphire and diamond halo necklace sits beautifully on the neck making the eyes of the onlooker dreamy and affectionate. The gem quality sapphires are f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Opera length ruby and diamond necklace is 32" long, features Five flower stations totaling 17.50 carats of round cut diamonds and 12.00 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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).