$11,752Sale Price|44% Off
Large Black Opal ring Australian Inky Sterling Silver Matte finish Neon Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian opals. The opal displays a mesmerizing play of colors, with deep hues of neon blue shining through
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,938Sale Price|44% Off
Large Boulder Opal Ring silver Green Blue Australian Gemstone unisex vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight
Opal, Silver
$1,077Sale Price|44% Off
Blue Australian Opal Silver Ring Valentines gift female friend wife anniversary
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder "crystal pipe" Opal silver ring Opal origin - Australia size of the ring - 7 3/4 US
Opal, Silver
$2,285Sale Price|44% Off
Large Black Opal Silver ring Neon Blue Australian Gemstone Gift Mens ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Dalben light blue and pink Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
magnificent Queensland mine Australian boulder opal . The Australian Opal have blue , pink and green spots
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Opal, Diamonds and Sterling Silver Earrings
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
Australian opal, renowned for its vibrant play of color and depth, resembling the dynamic and captivating
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
$6,463Sale Price|44% Off
Neon Australian Opal Engagement Ring Medusa Gorgon Iridescent Blue Magic Stone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural freeform Neon Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.39 x
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Swiss Blue Topaz Halo Pendant 14k Cab 3.67ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opal Carat(s): 2.27CT Cut: Oval
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,567Sale Price|44% Off
Australian Opal Silver Ring Yellow Orange Blue Green Gemstone Ring Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural dark Opal Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Dalben Rough Amber and Australian Opal Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design necklace composed of rough baltic amber big bead , blue-grey Australian opals bead
Amber, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$19,261Sale Price|44% Off
Large Australian Opal Ring Cascading Waves Neon blue wedding gift special person
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
hand. An Australian neon blue opal sits in the center, encased by highly detailed, dimensional oceanic
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian boulder opal weight 7,85 carats . The australian boulder opals have an intense deep green blue
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
light blue Australian Boulder Opal . The Australian boulder opal has wonderful green light-blue pastel
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 12 carats. max width 16 mm height without leverback 34 mm
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,390Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Watch Australian Opal White Diamond Blue Sapphire Gold Ring, Just Jules
Located in Dallas, TX
-hued natural round Australian opal cabochon with primary red and green fire, bezel-set in a vintage
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
$2,938Sale Price|44% Off
W 0.35 in D 0.12 in L 0.59 in
Doublet Opal Yellow Gold Bracelet Deep Blue Natural Australian Gem Mermaid Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold bracelet with natural Doublet Opal opal origin - Australia stone measurements
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Crystal Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Set Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
in 18k white gold, this sublime look showcases a 5.20 carat crystal Australian cushion-shaped opal
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.87 Ct Australian Black Blue Green Opal Diamond Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
standards The real star is the centre solid Black Opal with Green and Blue flashes on a dark body
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
$1,810 / set
H 2 in W 0.63 in L 2 in
Sterling Silver, Australian Opal & Diamond Shooting Star Earrings
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
is 14kw. Each earring has a 7mm Australian opal, 11 - 1.3mm white diamonds; and 30 -0.9mm blue
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$3,134Sale Price|44% Off
Boulder Opal Gold Ring Shimmering Australian Stone Cobalt Zinc Blue Space Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14k yellow gold ring with Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.24 х
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,134Sale Price|44% Off
Boulder Opal Gold Ring Shimmering Australian Stone Cobalt Blue Colour gift wife
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with Boulder opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.24 х
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,611Sale Price|44% Off
Opal Silver Ivy Ring Natural Australian Gem Boulder Gem Bicolor Blue Pink Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
Patinated gold-plated silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia stone
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$650Sale Price|52% Off
H 2 in W 0.63 in L 18 in
Australian Opal, Diamonds and Sterling Silver Y-Pendant Necklace
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
neckline. At the heart of this pendant lies a radiant 7mm solid Australian opal, known for its mesmerizing
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
Australian Opal, Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These colorful drop earrings feature 2 beautiful Australian opals set with bright African green
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal weight 4,29 carat. pendant dimension : max width 12 mm height 19 mm Chain length
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal pendant necklace with 5 blue-green Australian Opals and 2 rose cut Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Bespoke Australian Black Opal, South Sea Pearl & Emerald Jewelry Suite This exceptional one-of
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...
Australian Lightning Ridge Oval Blue Opal and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a mesmerizing 0.57ct oval blue opal paired with sparkling round
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt White Gold Australian Opal Diamond Sapphire Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian opal, sapphires, and diamonds, crafted with fine high-jewelry workmanship. The undisputed
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Big Oval Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal. The opal has pastel light blue-green colors with some pink waves. Ring size 7 1/4
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bespoke Australian Black Opal Diamond Gemstone 18k White Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
around an extraordinary collection of Australian black opals totaling 53.70 carats. Total diamond weight
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
Dalben Design Oval Australian Boulder Opal and Rose Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal weight 22,8 ct and a round australian opal on the rose gold closure weight 0,46 ct
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,540
W 0.4 in D 0.16 in L 0.87 in
Black Opal, Diamond Pendant, Lightning Ridge, Australia, Vivid Red Flash
Located in Northampton, MA
Black opals from the Lightning Ridge mines in Australia are the rarest and most valuable opals on
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Dalben Round and Square Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
two square cut blue Australian solid opals weight 1,04 carats . Bezel stone dimensions 7,1 mm
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Round and navette Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
two navette cut blue Australian solid opals weight 1,24 carats . Bezel stone dimensions 7,1 mm
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Australian Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with Australian opal, sapphires and diamonds. Diamonds weight 2.13 karat Opal weight 19.21 karat
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
One-of-a-Kind 7.59 CTW Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
-sensitive requests. Details • Center Stone: Natural Australian Boulder Opal, approx. 7.59 Carats • Accent
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Handcraft Australian Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with Australian opal, sapphires and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.29 karat Opal weight 5.14 karat
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lucea New York Australian Opal with Black Spinal Tassel Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Sky blue color Australian Opal featured with black Diamonds Spinal
Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Cabochon 1.83ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
,Blue,Green,Pink Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .07ct Cut: Round Cabochon Color: White,Blue,Green
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Australian Opal Ring with Black Diamonds Accent
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Sky blue color Australian Opal ring with black Diamonds set in black
Black Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$6,463Sale Price|44% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.32 in
Australian Opal 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings gift special person female friend
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold stud earrings with natural Precious Opals colors of opalescence - pink, blue, green
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$45,704Sale Price|44% Off
W 1.18 in D 0.39 in L 2.64 in
Black Opal Phoenix bird Carving for necklace Cobalt Blue 68 carats
Located in Berlin, DE
carving opal origin - Australia opal weight - 68.85 carats opal measurements - 0.39 х 1.18 х 2.64 in / 10
Opal, Black Opal
$3,675Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.75 in L 3.5 in
Australian Opal Hand-Forged Oxidized Silver and 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
green blue Australian Boulder Opals. Unique, beautiful and one-of-a-kind artisan earrings.
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
18 Karat Opal Diamonds and Enamel Vintage Ring Filigree Design Blue Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
nice. it is pre-owned but in very good condition ! 18k Yellow Gold 16.5 grams Oval Opal from Australia
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
$457Sale Price|44% Off
Boulder Opal 18K Gold Silver Ring Natural Blue opal gemstone gift for wife
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte finish silver 18K gold plated ring with fine quality blue Boulder Opal gemstone origin
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire, Opal & Diamond Bracelet, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique and stylish bracelet features Natural Sri-lankan Blue Sapphires, Australian Boulder
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Dalben Light Blue Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
navette shape Australian Boulder Opal . Ring size 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable . Bezel setting dimension
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$787Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic“Capri” Vintage Opal & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
from Sri Lanka - 3.5 Carat Cabochon shape Blue Opal from Australia - 2 Carat Cabochon shape 18K
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,445Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings, White / Blue Opal & Ruby
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- Red, Pink, 35 Carats Ethiopian White Opal and Australian Blue Opal, 34 Carats Set in 18K Gold and
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Silver, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Rainbow Opal ring featuring a solid black opal in the centre surrounded by a rainbow of sapphires
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Ocean Blue Boulder Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ocean Blue Australian Boulder Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Australian Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,292Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Australian Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Drop
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
$2,242Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue & White Opal, Ruby Necklace set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Shape - Oval shape Ethiopian White Opal and Australian Blue Opal - 34 Carats Shape - oval shape Shape
Opal, Ruby, Silver, 18k 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).