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 14k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Cocktail Ring, 1960s Vintage
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
14k Solid Yellow Gold 7.23CT Natural Opal 0.4CT Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Oh my! This necklace is gorgeous! Spectacular 14k solid yellow gold pendant featuring a 7.23 carat gem-quality opal in a classy pear shape. The pendant also has a 0.4-carat fine d...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
HRD 14K 5.01 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"HRD 14K 5.01 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 5.01-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K white gold b...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry
By Belais
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Belais Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold. Cabochon cut Ethiopian opal measures 15mm x 8.5mm (estimated at 4.50 carats). T...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 10mm Cushion Cut Brazilian Tourmaline Ring in 18K Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Brazilian Tourmaline Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Discover the perfect gift with this stunning Brazilian Cushion Cut Tourmaline Ring, featuring a beautiful 10x10 mm pink and gre...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind, Bohemian necklace features multiple gemstones, vintage jewelry pieces and ancient coins set in 14k yellow gold. Amazing 23 pieces include: blue Topaz, Australian Opal,...
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
5.27 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.27 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 3.76 Carat Oval Cut Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 24 R...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,050
Opal Opulence Ring!
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Bring color into your life! Vintage ring with a beautiful opal doublet. Materials: 14k Weight: 6g Size: 6.75 Stone: 19.3 x 11.5
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super cute Victorian era ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features an oval cabochon opal stone displaying vibrant blue, green and orange play throughout. The opal solitaire...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This AUTHENTIC Victorian OPAL and DIAMOND Ring will certainly pick your Imagination. Was it a nineteenth century promise ring of sorts? A gift to mark a special occasion? Whatever th...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dalben Magnificent Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 10,35 carat bezel-set oval shape magnificent Coober Pedy Australian crystal opal . This wonderful Australian Opal have a kal...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$890Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab opal ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab opal ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with opal. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - opal 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, colorless. Colorl...
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,958Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
Opal, Peridot, Sapphire, Black Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 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).