$931Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Tsavorite Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Tsavorite Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 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, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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
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
Oval Shaped Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Shaped Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kitten Cat Australian Solid Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Kitten Cat Australian Solid Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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
Small Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Small Pear Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round-Shaped Australian Doublet Opal Halo Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Round-Shaped Australian Doublet Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
The Egret - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k White
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Egret - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k White & Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Marquise Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Marquise Australian Solid Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k 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,...
Minimalist Round Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Round Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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
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
Small Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Small Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unique Pattern Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Pattern Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$438Sale Price|20% Off
Twisted Band Round Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Twisted Band Round Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$382Sale Price|20% Off
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Marquise Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engagement Ring: Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Engagement Ring: Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$384Sale Price / set|20% Off
Delicate Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Delicate Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Ring Gold Gem Unisex Jewelry Unique engagement ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with unique Boulder Opal Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0,24 х 0.0,43 х 0,79 in / 6 х 11 х 20 mm stone weight - 12.70 carats ring weight - 6.89 gra...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Large Neon Opal Ring in Patinated Silver Art Nouveau Style gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Big neon Opal ring in patinated silver opal origin - Australia opal weight - 16.19 carat ring weight - 13.25 grams size of the ring - 8 US stones measurements - 0.75 x 0.79 in / 19 ...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$544Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Flower Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Rose
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Black Silver Earrings Dangle Large Gemstone LOTR Gothic style wedding
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Koroit Opal earrings in blackened and gold plated silver opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.55 х 0.91 in / 14 х 23 mm opal weight - 23.10 carats earrings length - ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Eternity Heart Australian Crystal Opal Circle Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Eternity Heart Australian Crystal Opal Circle Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold.
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Flower Design Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Flower Design Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Australian Solid Opal with Akoya Pearl Open Adjustable Ring 14K Yellow
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Solid Opal with Akoya Pearl Open Adjustable Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Engagement Opal Ring Gold Unisex Tree of Fantasy Forest Lotr Style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 14 carats stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 х 0.87 in / 4 х 14 х 22 mm ring weight - 7.45 grams ri...
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$446Sale Price|20% Off
Small Pear Shaped Natural Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Small Pear Shaped Natural Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,069
Boulder Opal Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This sterling silver ring features an elegant Boulder Opal sourced from Australia, selected for its refined color play and naturally sculpted form.
Opal, Silver
$932Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Halo Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Halo Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,108Sale Price|25% Off
Bubble Tea Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bubble Tea Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
English 925 Sterling Silver Natural Colourful Opal Victorian Style Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning ornate five stone Victorian inspired ring design is made in Sterling silver and handset with beautiful natural Australian opals measuring 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16), 5x4mm (0.20...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous ring features old rose cut diamonds set around a natural Australian opal in the center. The ring has gorgeous floral engravings on the shank and sits low on the finger.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$768Sale Price|40% Off
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
A significant piece suitable for collectors, connoisseurs of Australian opal, or anyone seeking a singular jewel of natural character and contemporary craftsmanship. ref N 25103 All ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
6 Carat Ethiopian Opal in "Crunchy" 18K Gold East-West Solitaire Bezel Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
While Australian opals need to be kept wet to prevent them from drying out, Ethiopian opals are the opposite: they should never be submerged in water or allowed to stay wet.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Opal Silver Ring Milky Way Natural Australain stone Unisex Jewelry gift 3ct
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Blue Opal with Milky way pattern opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.31 x 0.79 in / 3 x 8 x 20 mm opal weight - 3.85 carat ring size - 7 1/...
Opal, Silver
Peter Suchy 1.53 Carat Opal Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Extra fine oval Australian opal with red, green, and blue colors mounted in a simple 18k yellow gold pendant setting and accented by a halo of round diamond, ruby, and sapphires.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 14K White Gold Natural Colourful Opal Victorian Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning ornate five stone Victorian inspired ring design is made in 14K White Gold and handset with beautiful natural Australian opals measuring 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16), 5x4mm (0.20"...
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Multi-Color 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Very special 18 karat white gold cuff bracelet mounted with emerald leaves, Australian opals, aquamarine,pearls, rubies, diamonds and tanzanite.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Black Opal Emerald Cut Diamonds 18 karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
New ring. Our opinion : The opal set in this diamond ring displays the characteristics of Australian opals.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal Gold Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Iridescent Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.28 х 0.31 in / 2 х 7 х 8 mm stone weight - 0.81 carats diamonds weight - 0....
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$458Sale Price|20% Off
Cute Kitty Cat Ears Round Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cute Kitty Cat Ears Round Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Fox Ears Jewelry.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9K White Gold Natural Opal Victorian Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring is made from 375 9K White Gold and handset with Natural colourful Australian Opals. The centre Opal measures 6x4mm (0.24" x 0.16" inches) and the two round Opals ...
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
1925 Opal Calibrated Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Sublime antique ring, it is decorated with an Australian opal cabochon set with claws, surrounded by calibrated synthesis rubies.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 6.00 Ct Harlequin Opal 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous Edwardian period necklace is 1910 Fine hand crafting of 18 KT / Platinum matched with a 9 KT traditional chain as found A lovely elongated pendant with a diamond line l...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Rare Raoul Sosa Sugilite and Opal Arrowhead Ring
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
The list of stones reads like a world tour: royal blue Lapis Lazuli from the Afghanistan region, deep purple Sugilite from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, scintillating Opal from Aust...
Opal, 14k Gold
Noblesse Oblige Studio 14mm Boulder Opal Beaded Necklace, 19 Inches
Located in Chesterland, OH
In South Australia, Opal was first discovered in Andamooka in the 1930s.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Modern Black Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : Displaying the characteristics of Australian opal, this gem set in this yellow gold diamond ring features vivid plays of green, blue and orange.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
The central gemstone is an Australian fine black opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k 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).