Estate Vibrant Cabochon Fire Opal 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vibrant orange oval cabochon fire opal 14K yellow gold ring. The unusual gold swirl
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vibrant Cabochon Fire Opal 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vibrant orange oval cabochon fire opal 14K yellow gold ring. The unusual gold swirl
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Cabochon and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.95 ct. fire opal oval cabochon with 0.14 ct. good quality white diamond rounds
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Solid Platinum 12.21ctw Oval Cabochon Matrix Fire Opal w/ Diamond Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Fire Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Fiery Color
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very fine Mexican fire opal takes center stage of this platinum ring. The opal weighs 1.38 carats
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Platinum 1.43ctw Oval Cabochon Vivid Orange Fire Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Fire Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Orange Color with
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine example of the beautiful fire opals coming out of Mexico. This stone weighs 2.32 carats, has
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Cut Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold fire opal and diamond ring features a luminous oval cabochon that glows with rich, molten
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and stylish ring featuring a 6.22 carat fire opal with excellent play-of-color. Bright
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Fire Opal Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious fire opal weighing 10.95 carats takes center stage. It has a vibrant orange hue with
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Red Mexican Fire Opal Cabochon Engagement Ring Set in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Red Mexican Fire Opal Cabochon Engagement Ring Set in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5.59 Carat Oval Cabochon Red Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Opal Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut Opal Color: Red Opal Quality: AAA Opal Variety: Fire Opal Ring Size: 5.75
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
8.48 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely fire opal ring coming from the mines in Mexico weighing 8.48 carats. The opal has a bright
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold Fire Opal Briar Patch Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold ring is reminiscent of a briar patch, with four iridescent fire opals held within
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
7.14 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here we have a very fine vivid jelly orange fire opal from Mexico which has excellent play-of-color
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Fire Opal Ring Retro Certified 5.5 Carats Circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
six cabochons of natural fire opals from Mexico. These gorgeous and highly-prized gems measure from
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
6.77 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ribbon Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring featuring a 6.77-carat cabochon opal. The opal, with its vibrant orange hue, is
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
18K White Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
fire opal. The opal displays the signature warm, fiery body color of high-quality Mexican material — a
Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A deep royal jelly colored Mexican fire opal! It weighs 15.3 carats with a juicy orange color and
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Fire Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Fire Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring Diamond - 0.33 CTS Fire Opal - 1.1 CTS
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Fire Opal Diamond 18k Yellow Gold “Ace” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring a 6.37 carat smooth freeform Mexican fire opal. It has a rich
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.32 Carat Gem Fire Opal Diamond Platinum & Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem fire opal takes center stage. It weighs 4.32 carats and has a super gemmy vivid orange
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
8.59 Carat “Disco Ball” Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb natural fire opal with a light orange color. Where it might lack in an intense body color
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Zobel Fire-Opal and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Ring
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This unique modernist ring seems to get its ethnic inspiration from antique times. A besel set fire
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Marquee Shaped Fire Opal 2.60 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Be unique! Magnificent mid century -1950 ca – Diamond and natural Opal cocktail ring Chic and
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Fine Natural 16.4 ct. Fire Opal and Platinum Antique Ring, c. 1915.
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine high cabochon fire opal weighing 16.4 cts., set in an antique platinum ring, c. 1915. This
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Natural 16.4 ct. Fire Opal and Platinum Antique Ring, c. 1915.
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine high cabochon fire opal weighing 16.4 cts., set in an antique platinum ring, c. 1915. This
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Fire Opal with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 2.99 carats with Diamond 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White 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
3.40 Carat Natural Caribbean Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.40 Carat Natural Fire Opal and 0.56 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
0.86 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.86 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 0.81 Carats of Diamond
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
BUNDA 1.78ct Fire Opal and 0.93ct Diamonds ring in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Pavo' ring in 18ct white gold, featuring a bezel set, rich orange, Volcanic opal, and pave
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
6.23 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 6.23 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 1.00 Carats of Diamond
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
$468Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Orange Fire Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Orange Fire Opal Gemstone Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade Genuine Ethiopian Fire
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Fire Opal Emerald Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
cabochons of a deeper shape of fire opal and shimmering blue rainbow moonstones are arranged together with
Emerald, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Fire Opal Ring Art Deco Princess Bombe 14 Karat Gold Opals Blue Green
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A WONDERFUL ART DECO OPAL PRINCESS RING IN 14 KARAT GOLD OF GREAT BEAUTY. The wonderful
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 5 Carat Fire Opal East-West Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Century Year: 1970 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Australian Opal Carat Weight: 5.00 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum 3.68ct High Quality Fire Orange Opal Diamond Dual Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Fire Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Deep Orange Color - Very
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$933Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cut
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,027Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Topaz & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 1.25 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Textured Coral Reef Motif Ring with Mexican Fire Opal & Mother of Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificence in opals, this ring boasts 3 fiery orange tone cabochon cut Mexican opals and a
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
It is a very bold design with pearls and Fire Opal sitting at two ends of a scale. The surface of
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Topaz & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 14k white gold
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Estate 18k White Gold Sz 9 Cocktail Fine Jewel
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural Ethiopian fire opal & diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold. Natural opal
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Bezel Orange Fire Jelly Opal White & Blue Diamond Wide Heavy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Orange Color w
Blue Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$390Sale Price|25% Off
Natural White Opal 925 Sterling Silver Ring Handmade Full of Fire Size 9.5
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ WEIGHT: 12.79 Grams 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cabochon Cut 💍 RING SIZE (US): 9.5 🌈 COLOR
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum High Quality 3.13ctw Opal Diamond Floral Ballerina Design Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Very Nice Color w
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
18K Gold Hand Carved Mexican Fire Oral Feu Ring by Tony Malmed
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold hand hammered ring features a glowing Mexican fire opal in an organic shape. This one
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
$363Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural White Opal & Red Garnet Cocktail Ring — Handmade in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Surrounded with Orangey Red Garnet Halo Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Opal, Fire Opal, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
$549Sale Price|20% Off
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$415Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Orangey Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$531Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Off White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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