GIA Certified 8 Carat White Opal With Orange Garnet & Aquamarine Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 8 Carat White Opal with Orange Garnet and Aquamarine Ring. This cocktail ring features an array of colored stones. The center features a bezel set 8 carat cabochon-cut white...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified Oval 19.55ct Opal Halo Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic GIA Certified Oval Opal Halo NecklaceOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th,...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified 16.84ct Opal Halo Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 5.45 ct Black Opal Twist Rope Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Oval Black Opal Twist Rope Split Shank RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Black Opal is traditional gift for 12th & 14th wedding anniversaries.
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 4.09-Carat White Opal and Diamond Halo in Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.09-carat white opal with a vibrant array of colors.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.09-carat White Opal and Diamond Halo in Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.09-carat white opal with a vibrant array of colors.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 27.03 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Opal, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 27.03 carat pear shape opal with a halo of 11 round diamonds and 11 round rubies.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,395Sale Price|30% Off
16.47 Carat Natural Opal and 0.60 ctw Diamond AIG Certified 14k Rose Gold Halo R
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Certification: Official AIG Certificate (Report No. J5320146122) Metal: Solid 14k Rose Gold (Hallmarked) Main Gemstone: Natural Untreated Translucent Yellow Opal ...
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Round 2.08 ct Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Bezel-Set Solitaire Round Opal Knife-Edged Shank RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.62 ct Opal Solitaire ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Nature Inspired Bezel-Set Round Opal Solitaire RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone g...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear 7.81 ct Opal Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear Opal Cocktail Ring with ScrollworkOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear-Shaped 16.84 ct Opal Halo Pendant in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 1...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear-Shaped 7.81 ct Opal Halo Pendant in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 1...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 6.44 ct Opal Cocktail Halo Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A GIA certified oval opal is mounted in claw setting on a lustrous split shank.
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Three Stone GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Three Stone GIA Certified Round Opal Knife-Edge Shank RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Art Deco Natural GIA Certified Oval 19.55 ct Opal Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic GIA Certified Oval Opal East-West Necklace With HaloOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gif...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.62 ct Opal Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Round Opal Three Stone Ring with Reverse Tapered ShankOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemston...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Nature Inspired Bezel-Set Round Opal Solitaire RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone g...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Halo Ring with Diamond 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Nature Inspired GIA Certified Round Opal Halo Ring with DiamondsOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gi...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear-Shaped 16.84 ct Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Ornate Basket Ring with DiamondsOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gif...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 2.08 ct Opal Halo Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Round Opal Halo Ring with DiamondsOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th,...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 8.87 Ct Australian Opal and 1.18 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Australian opal ring, 8.87 carats, diamond ring, 1.18 carats, 18K white gold, GRS certified.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
$64,500
Cartier Art Deco Opal Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Australian opal is AGL certified and framed within a refined, openwork geometric setting that exemplifies the bold symmetry of the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A mesmerizing GIA-certified black opal cocktail ring featuring a vibrant double cabochon displaying rich, earthy flashes of blue and violet fire.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century GIA Opal Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Showcasing a prominent four-prong set cosmic GIA certified natural opal, weighing approximately, 5.40 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
GIA Natural Black Opal 5.40 ct and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Total black opal weight is 5.40 carats and is GIA certified (please see a copy of the certificate in the photo gallery).
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Opal, Amethyst, Chrome diopside and Peridot natural gemstone Earrings, Sterling
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Opal Gemstone Sterling Silver 925 Earrings Laboratory certified Main Stone: Opal Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Color: orange Main Stone Shape: pear cut Main Stone ...
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Giant Lightning Ridge Opal Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond 14K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This beauty includes: • The finest sparkling Australian opals • Certified (1.67 ct) Paraiba Tourmaline in neon blue green color • 14K white gold bow clasp • Methiciously hand knott...
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 14k Gold
GIA Natural Black Opal 6.23 carats and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified Natural Black Opal 6.23 ct and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Natural certified Black Opal Ring features a center Oval Cabochon Black Opal with flashes of Green, Y...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
IGI 14K 15.58 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"IGI 14K 15.58 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Pendant Necklace" This necklace features a IGI-certified 15.58-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum and 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum and 18k White Gold Black Opal and Diamond Necklace features an 18.86 carat Natural Oval Black Opal with a color pla...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN OPAL VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD PENDANT!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 7.17ct natural cabochon opal diamonds sunburst cocktail ring 14kt a+ colors*
Located in New York, NY
Play of color. GIA Certified 5.97ct. Natural Non treated Opal ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baume Creation Opal Mint Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of opals : 9.76 carats approximately. Laboratory-certified natural opals.
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
NEW 14k Gold 6.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural white opal that weighs exactly 5.33 carats.
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL 18.92 Carat Black Opal with 25.94 Carat Tsavorite and Diamonds in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
18.92 Carat AGL Certified Black Opal with 16.53 Carats Tsavorite Garnets and 9.41 Carats of Diamonds set in Platinum 950 Necklace This amazing necklace was designed alongside a ring...
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Pear Cabochon Opal W/ Diamond & Emerald Bark Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The large pear cabochon cut opal has been certified by GIA and is neatly prong at an angle, displaying a very attractive size and amazing play of green, orange, and red color through...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL 10.99 Carat Black Opal Ring with 4.36 Cts Tsavorite and Diamond in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
An incredibly stunning one-of-a-kind ring featuring a substantial and lively 10.99 Carat AGL Certified Australian Black Opal. Every element of this ring delights from all angles.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
GIA Grey Opal 59.90 carat with Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum /18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified Grey Opal 59.90 carat with Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum and 18k White Gold Large Oval Grey Opal with Diamond Halo Pendant features a GIA certified Large Oval Grey ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$11,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold GIA 19.49ct Oval Gray Opal Pendant w/ Diamond Sapphire & Emerald Spray
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant features a gorgeous, GIA certified, gray opal that is 100% natural and weighs exactly 19.49 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
23K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Phoenix Design Brooch/Pin Certified #25063
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Approximate total turquoise weight: 2.40 ct. Approximate total opal weight: 2.55 ct. Approximate star sapphire weight: 1.35 ct.
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Star Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Jade, Emerald, Yellow ...
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).