Dalben Opal

Rose Gold Opal Earrings

Rough Cut Gold Ring

Lightning Ridge Opal Rings

Blue Opal Yellow Gold Rings

Rough Opal

Australian Opal Dangle Earrings

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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Opulence Ring!

$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

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Boulder Opal Gold Cocktail Ring

$1,950

Australian Boulder Opal Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A fun and stylish gold ring featuring a fine 8.09 carat Australian opal! The opal is a natural boulder opal and has great play-of-color as is shows a dazzling array of blues and gree...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Dalben Design Aquamarine Oval Cabochon Rose Gold Ring

$4,433

Dalben Design Aquamarine Oval Cabochon Rose Gold Ring

By Laura Dalben

Located in Como, IT

Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 30.11 carat bezel-set oval cabochon cut Aquamarine. Ring size 7 1/4 USA - EU 55 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel ston...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

$9,500

L 19 in

Giant Layered Australian Lightning Ridge Opal & Diamond 14K Gold Necklace

Located in GOES, NL

Large sparkling layered Australian lightning ridge opal necklace, methiciously hand knotted , finished with an 14K gold and sparkling diamonds. All stones are hand carved for an extr...

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2010s Dutch Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace

$950

L 18 in

Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace

Located in GOES, NL

Inspired on the sun, that touches the sky for the first time in early mornings.... Blue flashes rainbow moonstone candy necklace with precious beaded citrine gemstones like ruby, sap...

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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...

Ethiopian Opal Round Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

$1,800 / item

L 16 in

Ethiopian Opal Round Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Located in Westport, CT

Ethiopian opal, each bead with its own flash of color beneath the surface. Some show more fire than others, that's the nature of the stone. The 18K gold is minimal, just the clasp. ...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

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Georges L'Enfant 18K Yellow Gold Guilloché Bracelet, Paris Circa 1970

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Bracelet by Georges Lenfant, Paris circa 1970 Milanese fabric bracelet in 18K (750/1000) yellow gold with guilloché pattern. The bracelet fastens with a concealed clasp and safety ...

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Retro Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Multicolor Australian Stone

$8,070

Vintage Watch Australian Opal White Diamond Blue Sapphire Gold Ring, Just Jules

Located in Dallas, TX

One of a Kind Ring by jewelry designer Julie Romanenko (Just Jules) showcasing a magnificent violet-hued natural round Australian opal cabochon with primary red and green fire, bezel...

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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet

$38,000

Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Bangles

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

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Dalben Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact dalben opal you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. A dalben opal from Laura Dalben and Oreste Dalben — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a rough cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a dalben opal, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Dalben Opal?

Prices for a dalben opal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,112 and can go as high as $15,078, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,449.

A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design

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).