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9 Carat Opal Ring

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This Superb art deco opal is set in 9ct yellow & white gold. The glossy and colourful stone s set

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opal set up high in a crown style setting is so glossy and throws so much colour! There is an

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Bombe Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Bombe Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Bombe Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This striking ring holds garnets measuring 20pts each and 10pts each. In between the garnets there

Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This striking ring holds a garnet measuring 15pts and opals surrounding it. All the stones sit in

Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds

Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals. the opals

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Double Row Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Double Row Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Double Row Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate

Category

Vintage 1980s British More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The mix of rubies and opals makes the perfect pretty and feminine colour way. The rubies measure

Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate

Category

Vintage 1980s British More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 50pts and a shimmering opal at the

Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The mix of rubies and opals makes the perfect pretty and feminine colour way. The rubies measure

Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 60pts and a shimmering opal at the

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This striking ring holds round cut garnets which measure approx 20pts each and an opal measuring

Category

Vintage 1940s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

9 Carat gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1963. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height off finger: 5mm Weight

Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

a total of 60pts. Modelled in 9 Carat gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band Ring
Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band Ring

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This Superb art deco opal is set flush in this 9ct yellow gold band. The glossy and colourful stone

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Edwardian Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Edwardian Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Either side of the glittering garnets in this ring are gorgeous and colourful opals. The garnets

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Either side of the glistening opals in this ring are gorgeous deep red garnets. The garnets measure

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

9 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
9 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

9 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

approximately 9 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 5.5 Oval

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

rose cut diamonds either side of the opal total 4pts each side. The ring itself is modelled in 9ct gold

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this three stone ring reflect wonderful colours and either side of the central stone

Category

Vintage 1960s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Black Opal Gold Ring Flickering Stone Engagement ring Minimalism
Black Opal Gold Ring Flickering Stone Engagement ring Minimalism

Black Opal Gold Ring Flickering Stone Engagement ring Minimalism

Located in Berlin, DE

0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size - 6.5 US All

Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special
Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special

Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special

Located in Berlin, DE

0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size - 6.5 US We ship

Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Gold Ring Engagement gift Partner ring special person art Minimalism
Black Opal Gold Ring Engagement gift Partner ring special person art Minimalism

Black Opal Gold Ring Engagement gift Partner ring special person art Minimalism

Located in Berlin, DE

0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size - 6.5 US All

Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphires & Fire Opal Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphires & Fire Opal Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphires & Fire Opal Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Blue & Yellow Color Sapphire - 3 Carat Natural Opal - 9 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

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Antique Victorian Opal Ring 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Ring 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Ring 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A stunning Antique Victorian ring modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold and set with five Natural Opals

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Contemporary Australian Opal & Sapphire Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Contemporary Australian Opal & Sapphire Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Contemporary Australian Opal & Sapphire Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

With her stunning opal framed in rich blue sapphires, The Carole Ring is a nod to a glamorous past

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 1980s Solid Australian Crystal Opal Grooved Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Solid Australian Crystal Opal Grooved Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Solid Australian Crystal Opal Grooved Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Forged in 9 carat gold, The Lioria Ring has been carefully crafted to last through the centuries

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Inspired Solid Australian Opal & Round Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Solid Australian Opal & Round Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage Inspired Solid Australian Opal & Round Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Diamonds are seductive and opals offer mystery. The 9 carat gold Frances Ring is a story evocative

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lorenz Bäumer 9 Carat White Opal Sapphires Diamonds Pink Gold Cocktail Ring
Lorenz Bäumer 9 Carat White Opal Sapphires Diamonds Pink Gold Cocktail Ring

Lorenz Bäumer 9 Carat White Opal Sapphires Diamonds Pink Gold Cocktail Ring

By Lorenz Baumer

Located in Paris, FR

This original and modern cocktail ring is composed of an exceptional 9cts white opal, highlighted

Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

Fine Pink Opal v Shaped Ring in 9 Carat Yellow Gold from Iosselliani
Fine Pink Opal v Shaped Ring in 9 Carat Yellow Gold from Iosselliani

Fine Pink Opal v Shaped Ring in 9 Carat Yellow Gold from Iosselliani

By IOSSELLIANI

Located in Rome, IT

. Crafted in Italy in 9 Karat gold, the ring features a medium sized pink opal cabochon framed into a V

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat White Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders
9 Karat White Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders

9 Karat White Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders

Located in East Grinstead, GB

9 Karat White Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring With Diamond Shoulders A dainty oval opal solitaire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

moves it shows all colours. The setting is a simple claw setting and the ring is modelled in 9 Carat

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

opal has good flecks of colour running through and changes with different light. Ring Size: J 1/2 or

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

opal. The opal is light in colour and has good flecks of colour running through and changes with

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Opal Ring
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Opal Ring

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Opal Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

band of the ring is modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK M 1/2, US 6 3/4 Stone Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Stunning graduated circular opal cabochons with beautiful technicolour set in an ornate open

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal

Vintage Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Vintage Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Vintage Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The style if this five stone ring has an almost Indian feel to it. The bright yellow 9ct gold next

Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this five stone band are absolutely magical. They have a gorgeous strong blue hue with

Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Antique Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Antique Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Antique Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 75pts and six shimmering opals. All the

Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set flush within the 9ct

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

approx 26pts. The rings modelled in 9 carat white gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Opal Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Vintage Emerald and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Vintage Emerald and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The style if this five stone ring has an almost Indian feel to it. the bright yellow 9ct gold next

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring

Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

90pts and in between these stones sit two opals. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold and was made in London

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian Tourmaline and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Edwardian Tourmaline and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Edwardian Tourmaline and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ring holds two shimmering opals and three deep rich green tourmaline stones. The stones are

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Gold

Victorian Ruby Opal 9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Victorian Ruby Opal 9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring

Victorian Ruby Opal 9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

for 9 karat gold Circa: 1880s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 11.0 mm and sits

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Sat simply in a gorgeous scalloped setting is a gorgeous and colourful opal. The ring is modelled

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This opal is so mesmerising! The main colour is orange and it has flecks of lilac, blue and green

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

opal. The opal is light in colour and has good flecks of colour running through and changes with

Category

Vintage 1980s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

opal. The opal is light in colour and has good flecks of colour running through and changes with

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

opal. The opal is light in colour and has good flecks of colour running through and changes with

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Sat simply in four double claws is a gorgeous and colourful opal. The ring is modelled in 9carat

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Sat simply in four double claws is a gorgeous and colourful opal. The ring is modelled in 9carat

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This pale opal has flecks of colour through it when moved around in the light. Surrounding the

Category

Vintage 1980s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Edwardian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Edwardian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Edwardian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This simple Edwardian opal ring is modelled in 9ct gold. The stone is set in simple claws upon a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Opal Ring
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Opal Ring

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Opal Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

band of the ring is modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK M 1/2, US 6 3/4 Stone Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Stunning graduated circular opal cabochons with beautiful technicolour set in an ornate gallery

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The stunning opals in this cluster ring are bright and colourful. They are set upon a gorgeously

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and Amethyst 9 Carat Gold Ring
Vintage Opal and Amethyst 9 Carat Gold Ring

Vintage Opal and Amethyst 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous ring holds two opals and three amethyst stones. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold and

Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Gold

Edwardian Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Ring
Edwardian Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Ring

Edwardian Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning glossy gold band holds two wonderfully coloured 30pt opals which reflect the light

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Ring
Edwardian Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Ring

Edwardian Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning glossy gold band holds three wonderfully coloured opals which reflect the light

Category

Vintage 1970s British Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

opal is pale but had plenty of flecks of colour running through. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Widest

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This opal is so mesmerising! There are so many colours that appear when you move the ring around

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opal set up high in a crown style setting is so glossy and throws so much colour! Modelled in

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This Superb art deco opal is set in 9ct yellow & white gold. The glossy and colourful stone is set

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Ring

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A stunning vintage ring set with three fine opals with fantastic colour, one of which is an oval

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The five oval cabochon opals set in this ring are just beautiful! They have flecks of every colour

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Set in platinum, the three opals sat within are smooth, glossy and full of colour! The gallery is

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

1ct and surrounding them are smaller opals and a larger opal at the centre. The ring is modelled in

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Victorian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring

Victorian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous four stone cluster ring holds four colourful opals with red flashes. The 9ct gold

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Edwardian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Single Stone Ring
Edwardian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Single Stone Ring

Edwardian Opal and 9 Carat Gold Single Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous ring holds one colourful oval opal cabochon. The stone is set within the band and has

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Antique Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Antique Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The mix of rubies and opals makes the perfect pretty and feminine colour way. The rubies measure

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate

Category

Vintage 1980s British More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set flush within the 9ct

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set flush within the 9ct

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Vintage Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Vintage Opal and Ruby 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This sweet cluster ring holds a total of 12 rubies and an opal at the centre. The rubies measure

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9 Carat Opal Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 9 carat opal ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 671 antique edition and 960 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9 carat opal ring 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 9 carat opal ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Roshe Jewels and DGI are consistently popular. A 9 carat opal ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Opal, from our inventory of 1164, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 9 carat opal ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 9 Carat Opal Ring?

Prices for a 9 carat opal ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $160 and can go as high as $235,400, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,662.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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).

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.