$8,985
H 3 in L 15 in
Finely detailed antique Edwardian carved opal cameo necklace (circa 1910s), craf
Located in Torrance, CA
and beautifully detailed necklace highlights a large hand carved opal cameo drop. The side profile of
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$3,985
W 1.75 in L 2 in
60s Vintage Carved Opal Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal cameo pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with natural carved Opal cameo and diamond. The lovely crystal
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Cameo Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a cameo carved from a piece of precious Australian opal, exhibiting a
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Opal Long Carved Drop Cameo 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice rose carved opal drop engrave with flowers, on top 2 different old victorian sigillum
Agate, Carnelian, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Australian Opal Onyx Lady Cameo Hand Carved Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elegant Opal Cameo on Black Onyx This striking piece features a beautifully hand-carved Australian
Onyx, Opal
50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite loose gemstone features a delicate, hand-carved Australian Opal cameo set against a
Onyx, Opal
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carved 2.30ct black opal cameo*, depicting a profile of a man in armour, bearing resemblance to
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the
Yellow Gold
Carved Opal Cameo Diamond Onyx Pendant Yellow Gold Rope Chain
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fine carved opal cameo pendant with onyx in 14K yellow gold and 18K yellow gold rope chain. 14K
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.61 in D 0.39 in L 20 in
Vintage Large Oval 14k Gold Pendant Necklace w/ Carved Opal Cameo & Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
and white gold. The pendant features a magnificent cameo of a veiled woman which was carved from a
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Cameo Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Carved Opal Cameo Ring - Opal Cameo Measures approximately 30mm x 22mm
Opal, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.48 in W 2.04 in
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Iris Goddess of the Rainbow Opal & Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
during the Victorian era, featuring a large and very impressive oval carved opal cameo at its center. The
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Opal 14 Karat Gold Carved Cameo Derby Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deeply carved opal depicts the bust of a man wearing a derby hat with feather White in body color
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Angelskin Coral Gold Carved Cameo Shell Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
addition to this necklace. The piece de resistance is the gorgeous Victorian carved angelskin coral cameo
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Carved Opal Cameo Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique ring featuring a carved white Australian opal. It is accented by 16 round brilliant-cut
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
carved Opal cameo brooch pendant depicting Aphrodite? in a relief (attributed to master cutter Wilhelm
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Renaissance Revival Carved Opal Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Renaissance Revival carved opal cameo pendant, the cameo attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt depicting
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Fine Carved Australian Opal Roman Warrior Cameo
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstaniding Antique c.1900 fine relief carved solid Australian Opal cameo with an image of
Opal
Extraordinary Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A work of art in carved boulder opal cameo, the antique pendant is finely detailed on both sides
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
AlexanderMcQueen HandCutSilkChiffon UniquelyDrapedWool Black Gown Dress, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
VivienneWestwood CorsetStyle "MarilynMonroe" VelvetMoire Red CocktailDress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" long beaded chain Pendant: 20mm(0.79") wide, large size Weight: 22.20 gr...
18k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana burgundy satin ribbon lace up bustier corset midi maxi dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Dolce & Gabbana satin bustier dress in burgundy Boned corset Attached inner bra with underwired cups Lace up back with silk matching burgundy ribbons Concealed size zip Fully lined ...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood rare coat ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Constructed from black sheepskin ▪ Outsized sheepskin collar and cuffs ▪ Double-breasted fastening with large perspex buttons ▪ ...
Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Renato Balestra
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
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ICA 18K White Gold 0.71ct Oval Vivid Green Tsavorite & 0.38ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous celebration of rare color and refined craftsmanship, this halo-set cocktail ring showcases a vivid 0.71ct oval-cut Tsavorite garnet, certified untreated by the ICA GemLab....
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 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).