$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Opal Cross Pendant Necklace 20" 14k WG 4.50 CT Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Opal Cross Pendant Necklace 20" 14k WG 4.50 CT Certified $3,250 311040 This is a
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant gift 5ct australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 8 x 20 mm Opal weight - 5.20 ct pendant length - 30 mm pendant
Opal, Silver
$2,182Sale Price|20% Off
Fireworks - Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal, 0.29 ct 10 D...
Tsavorite, Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
8-1/20 ct. Created Opal and Blue & White Topaz Sterling Silver Earrings
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
opals, London blue, sky blue and white topaz in round and square shapes. The intricate design and high
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
The Sunshine - Faced Fire Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT 18K Yellow Gold Faced Round Cut Mexican Fire Opal, 0.98 ct...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
76 Carat Moonstone Oval Cab 0, 31 Carat Diamonds 14kt Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Big Cocktail ring completely hand-made with a 76 carat Moonstone Cabochon measuring 27x33 mm. surrounded by 62 diamonds totaling 0.31 carats on a solid 14k yellow gold setting weighi...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Burma Jade Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabs,2 white gold elements with 14 round full cut diamonds an...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1.21 Carat Natural "Lightning Ridge" Black Opal Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.21 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.57 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,780
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
14k Solid Yellow Gold 7.23CT Natural Opal 0.4CT Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Oh my! This necklace is gorgeous! Spectacular 14k solid yellow gold pendant featuring a 7.23 carat gem-quality opal in a classy pear shape. The pendant also has a 0.4-carat fine d...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.70Ct Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70Ct Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14K Suggested Replacement Value: $4,500.00 Natural Oval Cut Opal Weight...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1940’s 18ct Gold Aquamarine, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940’s Fabulous 1940’s, aquamarine cocktail ring. Set with a huge 17ct, emerald cut-natural aquamarine. This ring really is a showstopper!...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,260 / item
Kai Opal Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Celebrate vibrant elegance with this Natural Opal Tsavorite Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece that blends timeless artistry with the mesmerizing beauty of nature. At its heart, an en...
Tsavorite, Opal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$2,350Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K Gold Oval 1.62ct F1 Emerald & 0.30ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Unique two-tone gold deco design ring with rare minor clarity enhanced oval emerald at the center and surrounded by 6 high grade and decent size bright diamonds. Best emerald ring! ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Pearl & Peridot Suffragette Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1900 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY A statement of style and solidarity. This antique pendant, stamped 9ct and crafted in softly glowin...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Knitted Wool Coat and Skirt Ensemble, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano knitted coat and skirt ensemble, Fall-Winter 1999. Constructed from heavy-gauge wool in deep red with contrasting burnt orange mohair appliqué. The ov...
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Pearl & Pink Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Pearl & Pink Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal - 2.00 carats Natural Ruby -2.00 carats White Barque Pearls The earrings from the "...
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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).