$4,034Sale Price|50% Off
Big Dark Australian Opal Silver Ring Bright Patterned Australian Opal Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
opalescence and unusual pattern Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 9 x 13 mm ring weight
Opal, Silver
$4,094Sale Price|50% Off
Big Black Opal Silver Ring Deep Blue Natural Australian Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
weight of the Opal - 8.20 ct gemstone origin - Australia stone measurements - 13 х 16 mm ring weight
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
$1,315Sale Price|50% Off
Boulder Opal Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
piece offers a contemporary interpretation of Australian opal jewelry - refined, wearable, and visually
Opal, Silver
$1,140Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Silver Pendant Mens jewelry Natural Australian opal gift
Located in Berlin, DE
925 solid sterling silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal
Opal, Silver
$3,507Sale Price|50% Off
Dark Blue Opal Silver Ring Genuine Opal Natural Australian Precious Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking ring features a dark natural Australian Opal displaying an intense blue opalescence
Opal, Silver
18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely and intriguing necklace with a mesmerising natural Australian black opal pendant strung on
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
$578Sale Price|50% Off
Pastel Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Natural Australian opal Unisex Jewelry gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x
Opal, Silver
$4,677Sale Price|50% Off
Black Opal silver necklace Mens jewelry gift Large blue opal australian natural
Located in Berlin, DE
Black opal necklace in solid 925 sterling silver gemstone origin - Australia Opal measurements
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
$3,507Sale Price|50% Off
Blue Australian Opal Silver Ring Lightning thunderstorm Blue Opal Jewelry 3ct
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural bright Blue Lightning Opal of 3.04 carat Opal origin - Australia Opal
Opal, Silver
Australian Black Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring Ink Blue opal jewelry gift
Located in Berlin, DE
jewelry design. Ring size: 7.25 US / approx. 55 EU / UK O / 17.5 mm diameter. Ink opals from Australia
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,354Sale Price|46% Off
Opal Ring Gold Engagement Jewelry Australian Valentine's Day Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Yellow 14K gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,110Sale Price|50% Off
Australian Opal Silver Ring Fine Quality Dark Opal Jewelry gift special person
Located in Berlin, DE
A bright and lively natural Australian Opal set in 925 solid sterling silver - a petite but
Opal, Silver
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold This tremendous estate pendant
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Peridot Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a brilliant
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Amethyst Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a brilliant
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a Bolshevik
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings, length cm 7. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never
Opal, Bronze
$3,449Sale Price|50% Off
Big Blue Opal Silver Ring Natural Statement Australian Dark Opal Jewellery 9 US
Located in Berlin, DE
This large contemporary ring features a natural 15-carat Australian blue Opal, set in a sculptural
Opal, Silver
$1,695Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Silver Scratching Ring White Australian Precious Gemstone Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.55 x 0.67
Opal, Silver
Platinum PT900 Australian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Platinum PT900 Australian Opal & Diamond Ring This stunning platinum ring showcases an Australian
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$4,092Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Necklace Natural Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Milky way - 14K yellow gold pendant with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,923Sale Price|50% Off
Boulder Opal Scratched Silver Ring Cosmic Dust Australian Gemstone Jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.16 x
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$342Sale Price|20% Off
Small Round Australian Boulder Opal 0.50ct Loose Gemstone Jewelry Making
Located in Suwanee, GA
Small Round Australian Boulder Opal 0.50ct Loose Gemstone Jewelry Making. Free Domestic USPS First
Opal
$2,864Sale Price|50% Off
Big Opal Silver Ring Bicolor Blue Yellow Australian Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Boulder Opal Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.2 x 0.59 x
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
10 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Freeform Cabochon
Located in New York, NY
. Mined from the rich opal fields of Australia, this specimen showcases a natural, freeform shape. The
Opal
3.49ct Freeform Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.49 cts Measurements: 13.67 x 10.35 x
Opal
1.54ct Oval Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Opal Variety: Treatment: None Origin: Australia Notes: Phenomenon: Displaying Play Of Color Internal
Opal
2.21ct Oval Cabochon Grey Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
(N7) Saturation: 5 Strong Species: Opal Variety: Treatment: None Origin: Australia Notes: Phenomenon
Opal
1.66ct Oval Cabochon Grey Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
) Saturation: 4 Moderately Strong Species: Opal Variety: Treatment: None Origin: Australia Notes: Phenomenon
Opal
1.35ct Oval Cabochon Grey Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
) Saturation: 4-5 Moderately Strong- Strong Species: Opal Variety: Treatment: None Origin: Australia Notes
Opal
0.47ct Oval Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.47 cts Measurements: 8.12 x 6.13 x 1.41
Opal
1.36ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.36 cts Measurements: 9.25 x 7.33 x 2.84
Opal
0.8ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.8 cts Measurements: 8.14 x 6.11 x 2.31
Opal
0.72ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.72 cts Measurements: 8.07 x 6.20 x 2.15
Opal
0.55ct Oval Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.55 cts Measurements: 9.04 x 7.20 x 1.46
Opal
1.19ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.19 cts Measurements: 9.22 x 7.70 x 2.75
Opal
0.59ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.59 cts Measurements: 8.22 x 6.20 x 1.67
Opal
0.62ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.62 cts Measurements: 8.05 x 6.10 x 1.58
Opal
1.32ct Oval Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.32 cts Measurements: 11.16 x 6.51 x
Opal
0.54ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.54 cts Measurements: 8.20 x 6.32 x 1.53
Opal
0.66ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.66 cts Measurements: 8.27 x 6.01 x 2.10
Opal
2.58ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.58 cts Measurements: 14.96 x 10.34 x
Opal
0.84ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Opal Variety: Treatment: None Origin: Australia Notes: Phenomenon: Displaying Play Of Color
Opal
2.15ct Oval Cabochon White Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.15 cts Measurements: 12.51 x 9.64 x
Opal
0.86ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 0.86 cts Measurements: 9.88 x 6.55 x 2.17
Opal
2.92ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.92 cts Measurements: 14.44 x 9.83 x
Opal
1.49ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.49 cts Measurements: 9.89 x 7.93 x 3.12
Opal
2ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2 cts Measurements: 11.65 x 8.02 x 3.07
Opal
1.63ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.63 cts Measurements: 12.80 x 10.42 x
Opal
1.7ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 1.7 cts Measurements: 15.07 x 8.09 x 2.53
Opal
3.98ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.98 cts Measurements: 18.95 x 10.73 x
Opal
2.43ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.43 cts Measurements: 11.29 x 8.93 x
Opal
4.48ct Rectangular Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 4.48 cts Measurements: 19.57 x 6.74 x
Opal
2.89ct Oval Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 2.89 cts Measurements: 14.22 x 8.60 x
Opal
3.55ct Freeform Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.55 cts Measurements: 16.42 x 6.51 x
Opal
3.69ct Pear Cabochon Gray Opal from Australia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gem Type: Opal Number of Stones: 1 Weight: 3.69 cts Measurements: 16.41 x 9.27 x
Opal
$848Sale Price|50% Off
Australian Opal Silver RIng
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural precious Opal Opal origin - Australia gemstone measurements 0.26 х 0.35 in
Opal, 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).