Vintage Inspired Australian Opal & Deep Red Garnet Drop Earrings 9 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
approximately 7x5 millimetres, and the round garnets 2.5 millimetres. The round solid Australian crystal opal
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Solid Australian Opal Heart Pendant & Chain 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Details The flat, solid Australian crystal opal heart shape cabochon displays broad flashes of orange
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Inspired Sapphire Cabochon & Opal Drop Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
6.0 millimetres. The round solid Australian crystal opal cabochons displays blue, green and orange
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian 6.52ct Crystal Opal & 18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
As blue as a tropical ocean and as magical as the aurora borealis, this amazing dark crystal opal
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Kent Raible 18Karat Gold Cocktail Ring with Moonstone, Opals, Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent's museum quality gold granulation. The soft glow of Moonstone is paired here with Australian Crystal
Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Crystal Australian Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
out into a partial rub over setting with a gorgeous oval dark crystal opal pulsing with a vibrant
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
A.Jeschel Spectacular Australian Opal 3 strand necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
masterpiece featuring three strands of meticulously polished 8mm Australian Opal beads. Each of these
Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Chalcedony and Opal Cocktail Ring with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
of the ring shank, which rise up to meet the elevated setting. I chose Australian crystal opal for
Chalcedony, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Aquamarine, Opal Dangle Earrings with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the lively fire of Australian Crystal Opal. All this is framed in Kent's fine 18 karat gold
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Lapis and Opal Shell Pendant with fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the lovely Australian Crystal Opal. The wide bale makes it easy to wear this on large pearls, beads
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
. The gemstone at the centre of this ring is an Australian black crystal opal from Lightning Ridge opal
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.78ct Black Crystal Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Type: Black Crystal Opal Opal Weight: 0.78ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia Diamonds
Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9.6 Carat Solid Australian Carved Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Hamilton, AU
Piper Pendant and Brooch Details The solid Australian opal is estimated to weight 9.6 carats and
Crystal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Kent Raible Australian Fire Opal Three-Stone Ring with Fine 18k Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
. Top quality natural Australian Crystal Fire Opal is stunning set in 18 karat gold with Kent's
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Carat Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Oval Crystal Opal Vintage Five Stone Band
Located in Hamilton, AU
Ring Gem Details The five oval crystal opals measure from 3.50x2.75 to 5.25x3.00 millimetres. Note: the
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Opal and Chrysoberyl Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Australian Crystal Fire Opal. Heavy 18karat gold earring back keep these earrings secure and comfortable for
Chrysoberyl, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal, Green Garnet Dangle Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
each gem! Here he has paired the multi colors of top quality Australian Crystal Fire Opal with the
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Gold Two Toned Opal Earring Jackets with White Gold Amethyst Martini Studs
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
Australian opal crystal 1.67 total carat weight. These stud earrings, and earring jackets were designed and
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Carat Solid Australian Crystal Opal 18 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
Australian crystal Opal taking centre stage, and carefully set in a fine six claw setting. This striking
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s Freeform Australian Crystal Opal Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A mesmerising 3.5-carat freeform Australian crystal opal, displaying a vibrant play-of-color, sits
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Solid Australian Crystal Opal Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
ethereal beauty. The Monique Ring Gem Details The solid Australian crystal opal slightly oval cabochon
Crystal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Carat Gold Oval Australian Crystal Opal Pendant & 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, this vintage pendant holds a lovely Australian crystal opal alive
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold, Rose Cut Zambian Emerald, Australian Opal Double Stone Ring
By Stephanie Albertson
Located in New York, NY
and a brilliant blue Australian crystal opal in 22k gold. Size 7. Can be sized.
Opal, Emerald, 22k Gold
Flagstone Solid Australian Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Australian crystal opal. The opal pulsates with a rich medley of reds, greens, and violets and is flanked by
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage circa 1980s 14 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Crystal Opal Pendant & Fine Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
Australian solid crystal opal cabochon displays a predominately bright green play of colour and measures
Opal, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalliance Crystal Pipe Opal Drop Earrings in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Crystal Pipe Opals, .23ct Rose Cut Moonstone, .06ct Diamond • We use natural gemstones, and some
Opal, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire, Opal Cross Pendant, Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Australian Crystal Fire Opals and a sparkle of Diamond sets it all off beautifully. Notice all the fine
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Multicolored Gemstone Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
, Amethysts, Flourite, Freshwater Cultured Pearls, Peru Opal, Chalcedony, Tourquoise, and Limy Chrysoprase
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysoberyl, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Crystal, Multi...
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).