18 Karat Opal Diamonds and Enamel Vintage Ring Filigree Design Blue Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18k Yellow Gold 16.5 grams Oval Opal from Australia size 13 x 9 Diamonds approx 0.75 carat nice white G-H-SI Blue Enamel as you can see in the filigree design.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
$741Sale Price|55% 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 - Australia ring weight - 4.61 grams ring size - 8 1/2 US gemstone size - 0.12 х 0.16 x ...
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 Opals and Diamonds, set on blue-color plated 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Dalben Light Blue Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold ring with a 3,02 carat bezel-set deep light blue navette shape Australian Boulder Opal . Ring size 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable .
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$3,502Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Set In 18K Gold and Silver Natural Pink / Red Ruby 20 Carats Origin Africa Blue Opals - 8 Carats Origin Australia Natural Sapp...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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 Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Beautiful Natural Australian Blue Opal N...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver Natural Oval Shape Red Rubies - 7 Carats Natural Blue Australian Opals - 5 Carats South S...
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Ruchi New York Opal & Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color collection Bright blue color Australian Opals are wrapped by diamond set in Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
Dalben Oval Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold matte finishing ring with a 4,32 carat bezel-set oval deep light blue lovely Australian Opal . Ring size 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable to m...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Dalben Trilogy Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold ring with three bezel-set pink - blue Australian Crystal Opals weight 2,8 carats .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant 8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
There are small round Australian opals, blue and green colors. One opal has an edge chip.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Opal & Icy Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Sky blue color Australian Opal slice with icy Diamonds long dangle earrings set in Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
Dalben Trilogy Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold ring with three bezel-set blue-green-pink Australian Boulder Opals weight 4,34 carats .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal & Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Rose Cut Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Mult...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal & Sapphires Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
$3,300Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Opal Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Opal Necklace & Earring Suite - 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink - 35 Carats Shape - Oval shape Origin - Africa Ethiopian ...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal & Multi Color Sapphires Earrings 18K Gold &S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
$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...
Dalben Stone Shape Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold ring with a 6,8 carats bezel-set blue stone shape Australian Boulder Opal . Ring size 6 - EU 52 re-sizable .
Opal, 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).