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34X20 MM Marquise Opal , Diamond & Ruby 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless cocktail ring featuring a stunning 34.2X19.66X4.25mm Marquise-shaped opal
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2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Cocktail Ring with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 24 Prong-set diamonds totaling
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Vintage 1960s Australian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One white opal and diamond 14K yellow gold ring featuring one oval cabochon cut white opal weighing
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20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 2.10 Carat Opal 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
finger, openwork with heart motifs, which holds in the center a cabochon opal with claws. The ring is
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s 2 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold threads set as a fan on the departure of the ring. They hold in the center an opal cabochon in
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Ring. This lovely antique ring features five AA quality oval opals
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Wedding Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Retro 14k Yellow Gold Opal Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Retro ring from the 1960s is made with 14k yellow gold and contains a large opal
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 7.32 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18k rose gold.
The centrepiece, a double claw set rectangular opal cabochon, is surrounded
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Swirling Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A graceful, flowing ring with swirling 14k yellow gold and blazing crystal brush-stroke opals that
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 4.75 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, elegant opal band ring featuring a gem with a play of green and orange colors. Can also be worn as an opal
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring with five opals punctuated at the top and bottom by 8 brilliant cut diamonds. 18K yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage 5.81 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections
This stunning vintage opal ring
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Vintage Doublet Opal Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Vintage Gold & Opal Ring of Australian provenance,
centrally set with a round doublet opal
of
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Garnet Cluster 14kt Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage Victorian Revival Opal Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14kt Gold, a stunning homage to the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
3.20 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval opal and diamond ring. 3.20 carat oval cabochon center opal with 4 round and 10 tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 karat White gold and Opal Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
We have here for sale a ring made in the 1960's, in what can be called a mid century style.
It is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
French 1960s 8.08 Carats Purple Jelly Opal 18 K Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the 1960s.
Our opinion : Called "Purple Jelly" opal, this gem is incredible: when viewed
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s 3.01 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1960s cocktail ring is fine quality set with an opal cabochon and very well color matched
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Old Stock Lady's 14 karat Yellow Gold Princess Opal Ring Circa 1960s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 karat Yellow Gold Princess Opal Ring Circa 1960s
Hallmarks: "14k" , "JG"
Available Sizes: Two
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Sixties Opal and Diamond-set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. This chic sixties ring is all about the scintillating 2.5-carat opal
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely ring made in the 1960’s featuring a fine Mexican fire opal weighing approximately 3 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
New Old Stock Lady's 14 karat Yellow Gold Garnet & Opal Ring 1960s Bombe Style
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 karat Yellow Gold Bombe Opal & Garnet Ring Circa 1960s
Hallmarks: "14k" , "JG"
Finger Sizes
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cluster Rings
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Harlequin Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring Sz 6.5 GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
absolutely stunning ring is centered by a 3.18ct natural harlequin black opal surrounded by approximately
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
3.15 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Estate Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.15 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 0.22 Carats of Diamond
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
0.65ct Solid Australian Crystal Opal & 0.50ct Round Diamond Ring in 9K Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of elegant & eternally popular
solitaire with accents design,
this vintage ring features
a
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Opal Emerald Textured Gold Ball Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Organic ring from the 1960 - 1970s era, this cluster style ring features an oval opal with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold and Platinum 5.0 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Gold and Platinum 5.0 Carat Black Opal and 1.25 Carats Diamond Halo Ring
c.1960s
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 5.15ct White Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 5.15 carat opal and 0.48 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold dress ring; part
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Statement Fashion Ring, Size US 6
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish minimalist ring featuring a precious white-body opal accented with two .01ct diamonds on
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
5.65ct Ethiopian Opal Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural Ethiopian opal cocktail ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s)
Natural opal
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 0.68 Carat Opal and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1960s 0.68 carat opal and 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our
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Vintage 1960s British Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
60s Vintage Opal Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Anniversary Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cocktail Oval Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Triangle Cocktail Jewelry Fine Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Center
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Men's Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Men's opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
. Circa 1960s. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. The Ring is in excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
6ct Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Pear Cocktail Jewelry Sz 10.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 6
A superb and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1.83 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Estate Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.83 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.69 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.46 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.46 Carat, Natural Sapphire and 0.81 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 7.5US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage ca 1960s -1970s European ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set diamond cut natural
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960 Nordic Ring 7ct. Rubellite Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø10.75 US/ 5gr
Located in SE
apparent damage.
Made in Sweden 1960 (year marks K9 ). 18K, Maker 's hallmarks, city of Stockholm
Size : Ø
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro European Ring 13 ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 8.25 US / 7.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring for the female hand. Frame in solid 18K Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1950s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Rose White Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Ring of unusual design with three twisted bands of solid 18K Rose, White and Yellow Gold joined
Category
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
European Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Opal Glass Shade, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
classic materials and subtle decorative details. The glass shade has a crenate surface with a metal ring
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opal, Metal
Vintage 1960s 1.65 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.65 carat white opal and 0.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.74 in D 0.98 in L 18 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Six Arm T526 Chandelier, Brass and Opal Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in The Hague, NL
, Sweden in the 1960s. This particular model is number T-526. The lamp consists of a brass ring with six
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vistosi Opal Glass and Chrome Discs Chandelier, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Murano chandelier with one cluster of white opal molded mother of pearl glass discs in a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
14K Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Vintage Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat gold opal and seed pearl vintage charm pendant. This preloved charm has a floral leaf
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Set of Three Pendant Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Brass Opal and Clear Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The upper part of the body is made of white opaline
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
Retro c1960's Australian Oval Opal 9K Yellow Gold Pendant on Matching Gold Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
1960's
The piece comes in a box,
accompanied by valuation certificate
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
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L 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Chandelier, Opal Glass Copper Black Metal, 1970
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large pendant chandelier manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Metal
H 47.25 in Dm 36.62 in
Danish Modern Six Arm Chandelier in Copper and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking six arm chandelier was produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
The fixture consists of six
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Revolving Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Koper, SI
lamp is composed by two revolving rings in chrome-plated metal, that can create different shapes, and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
'Ring of Hope' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
1960's. During this period the artists and artisans depicted many of the traditional Shona and other
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Seguso Murano Pink White Opalescent Art Glass Heart Bowl, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catchinng heart shaped Sommerso bowl in pink and opal white Murano glass. Attributed to Seguso
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Very Tall Midcentury Karel Volf Designed Loor Lamp, White
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
The lamp was designed by Karel Volf. The lamp is made of milky triplex opal glass and consists of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Big White Glass Floor Lamp by Karel Volf, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
Glass floor lamp designed in the 1960s for the glass company Osvetlovací sklo Valašské Mezirící
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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1960s Opal Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of 1960s opal rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 245 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 1960s opal rings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and H. Fred Skaggs are consistently popular. A selection of oval cut, cabochon and round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of 1960s opal rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are 1960s Opal Rings?
On average, 1960s opal rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,400, while they’re typically $127 on the low end and $59,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About 1960s Opal Rings
- Do opal engagement rings last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, an opal engagement ring can last if you care for it properly. Generally, opals are more delicate than other gemstones commonly used in engagement rings, like diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. As a result, they can be easily damaged, making it important that you take your ring off before performing household chores, exercising, playing sports or doing other activities where you'll use your hands a lot. Find a collection of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023No, opals aren't bad for engagement rings. One drawback of the gemstone is that it isn't as hard as many other popular gems, like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, so it may be more susceptible to scratches. However, you can still choose an opal engagement ring if you wish. Taking it off before you engage in activities that could damage the ring can help extend its life. Shop an assortment of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- Can you wear an opal ring everyday?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, you cannot wear an opal ring everyday. Since they are relatively fragile compared to other stones, opals are not durable for daily-wear.
Dover JewelryFebruary 24, 2021Not recommended! Opals are more delicate then other gemstones and if cared for correctly will last a lifetime and can be handed down throughout generations. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, opal is not good for engagement rings. Although opal is a beautiful stone, it is not the best choice for an engagement ring. Since they are relatively fragile compared to diamonds and sapphires, opals are not durable for daily wear.
- Can opal rings be worn everyday?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opal rings are very delicate compared to other stones, and are not recommended for everyday wear. However, with proper care, they can last through the generations. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are opal rings Bad luck?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although opals were considered good luck in Roman culture and a symbol of good luck, there are many legends that link opals with death and bad omens.
- Is opal good for wedding rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, opal can be good for wedding rings. Many people love the unique coloration of opals and opt for wedding rings set with them. One thing to keep in mind is that opals are more delicate than many other gemstones like sapphires, rubies and diamonds, so they are more vulnerable to scratching and breakage. It is a good idea to remove your wedding ring before working with tools, performing chores, playing sports or engaging in other activities that could potentially damage your opal. Explore a variety of opal wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While opals are more fragile than diamonds, adding a higher risk for a daily-wear ring, they can still be good engagement rings. Opals are thought of as precious and powerful and are said to symbolize fidelity so can be great and unique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, opal engagement rings can be a good idea. This stone represents faithfulness, confidence, and creativity -- making the stone a fitting choice for an engagement ring. Opals, however, are not ideal for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, they did have wedding rings during the 1600s. However, exchanging rings during weddings was not common in all cultures. In Europe, many couples presented each other with rings to symbolize their marriage vows. The wedding ring tradition actually dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Explore a wide variety of wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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