La Eternidad - N1 Australian Black Opal Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
La Eternidad - N1 Australian Black Opal Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold Design name: La Eternidad A rare, breathtaking ocean blue beauty representing deep, everlast...
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Australian Doublet Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimal Style Oval Australian Doublet Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blossom Stud Earrings Australian Solid Opal 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Blossom Stud Earrings Australian Solid Opal 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accents.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal & Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stylish Australian Black Opal & Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring Featuring a Halo Australian Oval Shaped 1.29 Carat Black Opal. This ring is inspired by Princess Diana and the Art Deco era with an enti...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Blue Australian Boulder Opal Wave Band 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Blue Australian Boulder Opal Wave Band 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer earrings are handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and feature a pear shape Australian Opals, both total weight of 11.54 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k 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
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
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
Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Ring Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder opal 14K gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.24 х 0.51 in / 3 х 6 х 13 mm stone weight - 2.83 carat ring weight - 2.96 grams ring size - 7 US Col...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Black Opal Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings Diamonds Unisex Classic
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal 14K white gold earrings opal origin - Australia opal weight - 2.43 carats earring weight - 4.02 grams stone measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm We ship...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Opal Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings Diamonds Unisex Classic
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal 14K white gold earrings opal origin - Australia opal weight - 2.43 carats earring weight - 4 grams stone measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm We ship ou...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White 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
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
Opal Yellow Gold Ring Daenerys Style Natural Opal Crystal Pipe Luminous Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with Natural Opal Crystal Pipe opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 5 х 10 х 14 mm stone weight - 3.5 carats ring weight - 5.76 g...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,182Sale Price|20% Off
Fireworks - Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Black Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Navy Blue Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
An unisex 18K yellow gold pendant with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.47 х 0.71 in / 5 х 12 х 18 mm opal weight - 8.40 carats pendant length...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|40% Off
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Cat Lariat Necklace With Orange Sapphires and Opal
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
In jewelry form, he's depicted playfully rolling around on his back in one of his frequent "bowl poses" while playing with an Australian opal. 328 orange sapphires. 0.98 carat Austr...
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,174Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Black Opal Necklace Trapezoid Shaped Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Necklace Trapezoid Shaped Pendant 18k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Stunning Australian Crystal Opal Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning Australian Crystal Opal Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bright Australian Doublet Opal Round Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Doublet Opal Round Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
$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...
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 Oval Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Classy Design Australian Oval Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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
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
$662Sale Price|20% Off
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, Yellow 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.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Minimalist Australian Black Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Black Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
The Saturn - Australian Black Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Saturn - Australian Black Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Elegant Australian Black Opal Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Elegant Australian Black Opal Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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
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
$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
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
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 collecti...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
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
Halo Diamond Australian Boulder Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Australian Boulder Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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
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).