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
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
HandMade Heirloom 14k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat Opal Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
" is solid 14k gold. It has six 5 x 3 mm Cabochon Fire Opals adorning it. They total 1.08 carats
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
Arpas 14k Yellow & White Gold Bamboo Link 16" Necklace - 11.80 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It has sections of 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold round separators. It is 16 inches long ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
New 15.70 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. The ring is a size 7.75. The stone is a Baguette cut Swiss Blue Topaz and is 15.70 carats. It measures 18 x 15 mm and is set in a gor...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.72 Carats Exotic Deep Green Emerald & Diamond ''Vines'' Climber 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This breathtaking 2.72 Carats Exotic Deep Green Emerald & Diamond 'Vines' Climber 18K Ring is a captivating celebration of nature's elegance, masterfully designed as a climbing or wr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.00ct Oval Purplish Pink Sapphire & 0.06ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This 18k yellow gold ring showcases a 1‑carat very clear purplish‑pink sapphire, prized for its vivid saturation and the delicate balance between rosy warmth and violet undertones. T...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold 2.45 Carat Large Cluster Pyramid Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful diamond ring and the diamonds are just spectacular!. It is a Magic Glo Diamond ring and they specialize in bright, sparkling diamonds. There are 3 brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
L 7.25 in
14k Yellow Brushed Gold & 14k White Gold JVB Link Bamboo Bracelet 7.25"
Located in Eagan, MN
This bracelet is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It is 7.25 inches long and has a slide-in closure with a safety clasp. It is stamped "JVB14K"....
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Ball Ring 18k Gold, 1.88ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Pavé Diamond Sphere Ring – 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 CTW E/VS1 Diamonds Circa 1990s Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Total weight: 5.2 grams Ring size: 6 (easily resizable...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphires & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphires & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Med...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
Marbella Yellow Gold Spiral Shell Pinky Ring
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Marbella Shell Pinky Ring is made of 14k gold. Inspired by surrealism and found objects, we created this whimsical spiral shell pinky ring. Note, this is a pinky ring. Ring Fits ...
14k Gold
MARGHERITA BUONANNO signed vintage gold tone glass dangle designer clip earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MARHGERITA BUONANNO • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$675Sale Price|25% Off
10k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Concave Chanel Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
I really love this ring. It's such a great design. It has 40 square cut channel set natural blue sapphires totaling 1 carat. They are all set in a 10k yellow gold band. The ring ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$1,762 / item
Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.6 - 3 g. (depends...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Original Art Deco Diamond Ring in Platinum – European & Old Mine Cut Diamonds A beautifully preserved original Art Deco diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the geometri...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.48 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2.02 Carat Fire Opal Post Dangle Earrings 6.78 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 14k yellow gold with opal cabochons. Two are 4 mm, one is 3 mm and 1 is 2 mm on each earring. All told each earrings has 1.01 carats o...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Opal 8 Carat Natural Bluish, Purplish and Yellow Fancy Sapphires 7 Cara...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Zircon Aquamarine Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An amalgamation of colored gemstones come together to form this bold cluster cocktail ring. A square cut amethyst (origin: Mexico) is complimented by a pear shaped peridot (origin:...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Zircon, 14k 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).