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Australian Opal Pin

Australian Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Tie Tac Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Platinum Australian Black Opal and Diamond Tie Tac Brooch, center securely nestled
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Platinum Australian Black Boulder Opal and Diamond Pin Pendant Flowers
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible platinum pin/pendant featuring a large Australian black boulder opal. The opal has blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Australian Crystal Opal Emerald Diamond Ribbon Brooch Clip Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful custom made platinum brooch. Featuring a 22c Crystal Opal in an emerald and diamond
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum

Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal Triplet Dia Vintage Halo Brooch 14k .45ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Australian Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Rare Australian Opal And Diamond Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Retro era 18KT Yellow Gold Rare Australian Opal And Diamond Leaf Pin, a magnificent blend of
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 14ct Gold Opal Boomerang Brooch Pin c1970s 585 Purity Heavy Australian
Located in Camelford, GB
: Aborigine inspired classic brooch / pin in the style of a gem set boomerang. Gemstone: Oval blue opal
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Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Susan Lister Locke Australian Opal Pendant/Pin set in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
This rare and alluring Australian Opal may be worn on a lapel or displayed as a pendant. The
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Modernist Freeform Brooch Pin
Located in Sydney, NSW
A vintage 9k yellow gold abstract Andamooka crystal opal brooch - a freeform Andamooka crystal opal
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Vintage 1980s Australian Modernist Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond and Ruby Eyes Bee Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the finest bee pins we have seen in years. Natural Australian black Opal and full cut
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

107 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Pendant /Pin/Broach 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
107 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond & Emerald Pendant /Pin /Broach 18 Karat Gold Estate yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold

107 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Pendant /Pin/Broach 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
magnificent 107 Carat Oval Australian Opal as its centerpiece. Surrounding the opal are approximately 3.6
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Hardy Brothers Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Crescent Pin
By Hardy Brothers
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking opal and diamond crescent pin from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! Made of 14kt yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Australian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Rainbow Fire Boulder Opal White Diamond Gold Drop Necklace, Pamela Froman 2022
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
-finished, hand-hammered 18k yellow gold featuring a breathtaking 3.46 carat Australian boulder opal with
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2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Black Opal, Ruby and Diamond Swan Pin/Pendant
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Australian Black Opal weighing 17.85cts; the neck, head and tail are decorated with pavé-set diamonds
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Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Opal Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Victorian Australian Opal stick pin conversion ring on a later 18 Carat Gold shank
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Victorian Opal Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Victorian Fine quality Australian Opal stick pin conversion ring. The Opal in a crown
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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21st Century GIA Opal Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning diamond and opal cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 10.3 grams and measures 24mm x 13mm high. Showcasing a prominent four-prong set cosmic GIA certif...
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

29.58 cts Pearl Earrings with 1.31 cts Diamond and 0.68 cts Sapphire in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Get ready to spellbind in these exceptionally beautiful dangle earrings. Expertly crafted with sapphire, emerald pearl and diamonds, this timeless design is set in 14K white gold. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

.85 Carat Center Diamond Turquoise Platinum Brooch Flower Belle Époque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower motif brooch in Turquoise with a total of 3.15 Carat of antique Diamonds set in Platinum atop Gold. The central diamond has been certified by EGL as .85...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you're looking for an Australian opal with phenomenal play of color, then look no further. This absolutely stunning piece features a natural wavy Australian boulder opal that disp...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Pink Heart Stud Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth avenue, The focal point of these magnificent earrings feature 2 heart shape natural Fancy light Pink diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Diamond

14K Gold Cocktail Ring, Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Moissanite Stone
Located in Hartman, AR
Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Stone 14K Gold Cocktail Ring This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my hand...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning natural blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings are hand crafted in solid platinum. weighing 10 grams and measuring 24mm long x 11mm wide. Exposing a pair of prong-set...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Pink Marquise Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest shapes, combined with the rarest color satur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This gem set Cartier St Petersburg is in amazing condition. The 15mm yellow gold case is set with four baguette diamonds on either side of the engine turned dial, with intricately de...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.6 - 3 g. (depends...
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 2.00 Carat Vivid Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's Fifth Avenue, A true collection piece. Sits in the center a magnificent elongated oval. Gia certified as a natural vivid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum

Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Necklace 1 cabochon emerald set in the center surrounded by baguette & round cut diamonds 840 round cut diamonds and 87 b...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

1930 Nordic Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø7.75US/4.4gr
Located in SE
Nordic Cluster Ring set with claw set oval cut natural untreated Sapphire flanked with 4 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum pave settings on solid 18K Yellow Gold. Swedish ring, h...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare GIA Certified Type 2A I Flawless 6.00 Carat Natural Pink Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Extremely rare and highly sought after, estate GIA Certified Type 2a or IIa large oval cut 6.00 carat natural pink diamond and white diamond three stone ring set in 18 karat white an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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Australian Opal Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact australian opal pin 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect australian opal pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing australian opal pin — no matter the origin — is easy, but Pamela Froman, Andrew Glassford and Austy Lee each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a australian opal pin featuring opal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a australian opal pin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an Australian Opal Pin?

Prices for a australian opal pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $373 and can go as high as $58,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,850.

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 Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Australian Opal Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.