Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Twisted Band Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triangle Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dainty Minimalist Triangle Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Semi-Black Opal Tsavorite Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Australian Semi-Black Opal Tsavorite Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Solid Opal Diamond Hola Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Solid Opal Diamond Hola Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$10,490Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Unises Stardust Pattern Engagement Style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal black opal - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.59 in / 5 х 15 mm stone weight - 1.40 carats ring weight - 11.74 grams ring size - 8.5...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Amazing 23 pieces include: blue Topaz, Australian Opal, Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Onyx, Garnet, Turquoise, Cat's eye honey Quartz, vintage Shell Cameo, ancient Arabic coin, a...
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
Beautiful Plum Blossom Sakura Solid Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Golden Sun Australian Opal Studs 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,180Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$10,670Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Certificated 2.26ct Play of Color Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,181Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Titanium Gold Earrings Deep Neon Blue Fantasy Shape
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Titanium and 18K yellow gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.47 х 0.55 in / 12 х 14 mm stone weight - 2 carats earrings measurements - ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
$4,212Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal White Gold Stud Earrings Dark Blue Cabochon Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold stud earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 x 0.2 x 0.28 in / 2 х 5 х 7 mm earrings weight - 2.80 grams Minimal collectio...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Design Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Design Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,846Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Gold Necklace Oval Artisan Gift Antique Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.71 x 1.54 in / 4 x 18 x 39 mm stone weight - 29.90 carats pendant lengt...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Bright Blue Engagement Ring: Australian Black Opal and Diamond in 14K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Blue Engagement Ring: Australian Black Opal and Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Australian Solid Opal Round Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Solid Opal Round Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Feather Design Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Feather Design Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Art Deco High Domed 5 Carat Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Featuring a stunning 5 carat, high domed cabochon Australian opal, bold and mystical, showing dominant flashes of green, yellow, with secondary reds.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal Wave Band 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal Wave Band 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Oval Australian Solid Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Australian Solid Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Stunning Australian Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning Australian Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Australian Solid Opal Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Elegant Australian Solid Opal Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,923Sale Price|40% Off
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Walnut Brown Triangle nugget
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.67 х 0.79 in / 4 х 17 х 20 mm stone weight - 9.85 carats pendant length - 1.1 in / ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Australian Boulder Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Shaped Australian Boulder Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Stylish Australian Doublet Opal Tsavorite Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Doublet Opal Tsavorite Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,643Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Style Natural Electric Blue Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black Opal and Diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.39 in / 2 х 5 х 10 mm opal weight - 0.87 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,960Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Lightning Ridge 5 Carat Black Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
The combination of Australian opal and diamonds balances vibrant color with refined brilliance, ideal for collectors and those with an eye for truly rare, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Flower Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Flower Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Lotus Water Lily Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Lotus Water Lily Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Pendant Australian Solid Opal Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Heart Pendant Australian Solid Opal Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hexagon Flower Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Cut Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise-Cut Australian Solid Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earth Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Bracelet in 18K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth-Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beautiful Play of Color Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Round Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Rose Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Round Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Rose Gold.
Opal, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Flower Design Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 14K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning Flower Design Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,406Sale Price|20% Off
N1 Australian Black Opal & Diamond Earth Moon Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
N1 Australian Black Opal & Diamond Earth Moon Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Minimal Style Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimal Style Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Yellow Gold Ring Nacreous Natural Gem Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.16 х 0.24 in / 4 х 4 х 6 mm stone weight - 0.4 carats ring weight - 4.88 grams ring size...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late Victorian 9ct Gold and Glass Floating Opal Chip Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
The interior is loosely filled with an abundance of coarse, natural Australian opal chippings that gracefully shift and flash with vibrant green, orange, and fire iridescence as the ...
Opal, 9k Gold
Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Inspired Australian Solid Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Australian Solid Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$20,362Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal earrings white gold Neon Blue Special person wedding gift jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x 0.39 in / 8 х 10 mm stones weight - 2.15 carats earrings height - 1.81 in / 46 mm e...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,343Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Ring Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Valentine's Day gift
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold ring with natural Black Opal and White Icy Diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm stone weight - 2.70 carats 14 diamonds 2.5-3....
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lightning Ridge Black Opal White Diamond Opal Triple Strand 21k Gold Necklace
By Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
The pendant lays perfectly on a triple strand of matched, brilliant color-play Australian opal spheres totaling 60.64 carats separated by 26 21k yellow gold cylinders, and is finishe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Crystal, Black Opal, Gold,...
$777Sale Price|30% Off
Oval Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Classic Design Oval Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Minimalist Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,670Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Natural Electric neon Blue Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black Opal and Diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.39 in / 2 х 5 х 10 mm opal weight - 0.87 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Australian Boulder Opal Milgrain Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shape Australian Boulder Opal Milgrain Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Shaped Australian Triplet Opal Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Round Shaped Australian Triplet Opal Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.8ct Vivid Blue Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
3.8ct Vivid Blue Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Small Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Small Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Tsavorite Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Tsavorite Drop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Minimalist Oval Shaped Australian Triplet Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Shaped Australian Triplet Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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).