Vintage Brutalist Opal Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1970 12 round cabochon each averaging 3.3mm Each opal has a nice play of the color spectrum
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Brutalist Opal & Diamond Ring 9.96g Size 6.5 10×7mm Opal
Located in Media, PA
A striking mid-century Brutalist-design 14K yellow gold ring, featuring a vivid natural opal at its
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Boulder Opal & 14k Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
this Mid Century Brutalist ring. The intriguing boulder opal displays the natural matrix with a streak
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring Brutalist 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Estate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Turn heads with this striking vintage Brutalist cocktail ring, featuring a mesmerizing natural opal
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brutalist Yellow Gold and 6.4ct Mexican Fire Opal Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1970, this vintage ring showcases a striking fire opal cabochon, encased in an intricate
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.5 in W 2.63 in D 0.25 in
Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Patinated Copper Opal Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
opals and red tigereye bezel set cabachons All riveted and hand wrought construction. Dark patina to
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 18K Gold Lightning Ridge Black Opal Brutalist Art Deco Luxury Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of hand crafted 18ct gold Black Opal doublet cufflinks Reminiscent of the brutalist styling
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Yellow Gold Brooch or Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London , GB
A brutalist style opal mounted gold brooch/pendant by Tiffany and Co, c1970, the lozenge-shaped
Opal
Thor Selzer Oxidized Sterling Silver Gilt Opal Danish Brutalist Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oxidized sterling silver, gilt and opal bracelet created by Danish modern jeweler, Thor Selzer
Opal, Sterling Silver
Brutalist Opal Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp by Anonymous Danish Designer, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Spiked Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp in corroded iron and soft matte´ opal glass. The glass shade
Opal, Iron
Signed Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Brutalist opal and diamond ring. With a large oval opal cabochon prong set in
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Brutalist 5 Carat Fire Opal Ring Estate of Robert Mitchum
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican fire opal. A halo of sparkling round diamonds adds a lovely accent to the design. With an exciting
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold and Opal Brutalist Custom Made Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Opal set in 14K gold Custom made setting. Pendant measures 2.13 in top to bottom x 1.55 in
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold .76 Carat Fire Opal Cabochon Modernist, Brutalist Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful necklace! It has a .76 cabochon fire opal as the solitaire stone and it measures
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Gold Opal Triplet Brutalist Art Deco Luxury Statement Gift Cufflinks
Located in Benfleet, GB
A set of hand crafted 9ct gold Opal triplet cufflinks The opal triplets feature a bright variety
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Custom 2 Carat Boulder Opal on 22K and 14K Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A gorgeous opal in a unique cut! This statement cocktail ring features a custom-cut boulder opal with a mesmerizing, blue, black, and purple play of color in the body. Set in a decor...
Opal, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Aquamarine Diamonds Granulated 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful brilliant blue 14 x 17 mm cabochon Brazilian Minas Gerias aquamarine is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point bezel with jawan" handcrafted 22K Etruscan style gold ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous blue flashing 13 x 18 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochon rests in a slightly cupped high-karat bezel surrounded by delicate "pasir" fine granulation in this handmade maste...
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order* Custom made 18ct yellow gold rainbow sapphire ring featuring a Lighting Ridge Australian Black opal centre surrounded by a double halo of rainbow sapphires including ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gol...
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brutalist Style Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.75 Shown here is an absolutely fabulous gold cocktail ring bursting with sparkle! The unique design fills the finger from edge to edge with massive shine. This stunni...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18k Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green, red, and yellow flashing 7 x 9 mm cushion shaped "Welo" mine faceted Ethiopian opals are set in 18K double bezels with single "jawan" granulation accents at the edges. A...
Opal, 18k Gold
Brutalist Era 2.25 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist diamond ring is a true statement piece. The beautiful and fun setting showcases 19 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds in various sizes. The total weight of diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist Emerald and Diamond Ring A Brutalist style yellow gold ring set with square cut emeralds and a pear shape, oval and round cut diamond. Approximate Emerald Weight: 2.33 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 4.37 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegantly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning 4.37 carat pear-shaped pink tourmaline as its centerpiece. The soft, blush pink hues of the tourmal...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 38.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An elegant 15 x 26 mm cushion shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is held in an ancient inspired "4 point with spirals" Steven Battelle accented 18K bezel atop a wide and comfortable d...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural 4.38 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 4.38 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2023. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut ...
Opal
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Halo Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's striking 18 Karat Gold Diamond Halo Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Ring marries classic and modern style. The opal's spectacular hue is complemented by its lovely d...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,540Sale Price|50% Off
H 1.22 in W 0.39 in D 0.24 in L 0.59 in
Moonstone Adularia Yellow Gold Pendant White Oval Cabochon Unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Moonstone moonstone origin - India stone measurements - 0.24 x 0.39 x 0.59 in / 6 х 10 х 15 mm stone weight - 7.10 carats pendant length - 1.22 i...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brutalist 18K Gold Ring with Marquise Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This striking vintage Brutalist ring from the 1970s is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases a bold, architectural texture characteristic of the era’s avant-garde jewelry des...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,998
H 0.78 in W 1.03 in L 2.49 in
Heavy 18K Gold Australian Boulder Opal Ring Pendant 38.17ct Stone 35.8g V1129
Located in Osprey, FL
This striking statement piece is crafted from 18K gold and features a stunning Australian boulder opal boasting a weight of 38.17ct! The unique design is structured like an Italian R...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 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).