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Cacia Hoop 14K Rose Gold Earrings with Opal
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cacia Hoop 14K Rose Gold Earrings With Opal By Selda Jewellery Additional Information: Collection
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Urania 14k Rose Gold Earrings with Opal and Diamonds
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
and natural stones hidden in the depths of the sea. Urania 14k rose gold earrings with opal and
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Circle earrings with opal gold plated sterling silver
Located in Gdynia, PL
you put them on. The stone that adorns the earring is opal - mineral with beautiful raw texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Opal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 3.50 carats approx. Diamonds 1 carat approx. Omega clip-backs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings with opal and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold ear clips set with opal and brilliant cut diamonds. 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 K Gold Earrings with Opals, Diamonds and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold earrings with central natural opal, diamonds and sapphires. October birthstone
Category

2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Earrings with Opals, Diamonds and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold earrings with central natural opal, diamonds and sapphires. October birthstone
Category

2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Aquamarine Earrings With Opals and Diamonds 11.82 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Carats 2 Cabochon Opals = 1.60 Carats 234 Round Diamonds = 1.62 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Multi Gemstone Earrings With Opal & Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.828g, D:0.50ct, Emer:3.18ct, Opal:8.04ct, Tanz:3.46ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Les Bois Earrings with Opal and Pink Topaz
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
enrich the hook. 18 kt white gold earrings with pink opal (5.10 ct) and pink topaz (1.20 ct), enriched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Rainbow Sapphire Dangle Earrings With Opal Made In 18k yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:25.234g, Opal:3.78ct,Sapp:11.90ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Champagne Gold Dangle Earrings With Opals and Crystals By Natasha Stambouli
Located in McKinney, TX
" - Matte gold plated - Faux opal cabochons - Grey and pink crystal rhinestones - Clip on earring backs
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

23.59ct Carved Jade Dangle Earrings With Opal & Sapphire made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:17.981g,D:0.65ct, Jade:23.59ct,Opal:2.53ct,Sapp:4.30ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lotus Earrings Studs with Opals in 14k Gold, Opal Gold Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal cabochon earrings. Opal Gold Earrings. Flower
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Opal Tanzanite Gold Drop Pendant Hand Made Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent Earrings with opal cabochon and tanzanite briolè stone surround all the cabochon. Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, Gold

Lotus Earrings Studs with Opals in 14k Gold, Opal Gold Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal cabochon earrings. Opal Gold Earrings. Flower
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold

Cluster Earrings set with opal and diamonds 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold entourage earrings with opal and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.70ct - F/G – VS/SI
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Earrings with white stone opal
Located in Gdynia, PL
stone that adorns the earring is opal - mineral with beautiful raw texture, sourced in Poland. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Earrings with white stone opal
Earrings with white stone opal
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Opal Lace Earrings with Diamonds
By SUEL
Located in Seoul, KP
DETAILS COLOR: Yellow gold COMPOSITION: 14kt yellow gold Center Australian opals totalling 0.33ct
Category

2010s South Korean Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Lace Earrings with Diamonds
Opal Lace Earrings with Diamonds
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W 0.37 in L 0.37 in
Opal Cake Earrings with Diamonds
By SUEL
Located in Seoul, KP
DETAILS COLOR: Yellow gold COMPOSITION: 14kt yellow gold Center Australian opals totalling 0.33ct
Category

2010s South Korean Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Cake Earrings with Diamonds
Opal Cake Earrings with Diamonds
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W 0.36 in L 0.36 in
Goshwara Opal Cabochon with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Opal Cabochon Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold; 'Limited Edition' Stone Size: 8 - 18 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Goshwara Opal Chandelier with Diamonds Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Opal Chandelier Earrings with Diamonds in 18K White Gold, from 'G-One' Collection Stone Size: 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal beads 18.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
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Dm 0.48 in L 0.83 in
Mexican Opal Earrings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
infinite array of colors, the two Mexican Opals in these earrings feel like they could be the long-lost
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Pink Opals 6 cts approx Diamonds 0.40 ct approx One of a kind Designed to evoke
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
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W 0.67 in Dm 0.67 in L 1.07 in
Syna Yellow Gold Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
and Moon Quartz Earrings, crafted with 18 karat yellow gold and featuring a 3 carat opal and 0.25
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Earrings with Diamonds
Syna Yellow Gold Opal Earrings with Diamonds
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W 0.44 in L 0.52 in
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal gold earrings. Oval cabochon solid opal earrings
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal gold earrings. Oval cabochon solid opal earrings
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
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W 0.32 in L 0.5 in
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal gold earrings. Oval cabochon solid opal earrings
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Syna Opal Flower Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Australian boulder opals 2.5 cts approx Champagne diamonds 0.90 ct approx Limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Opal and Diamond Earrings with 3.67 diamonds Opal weight approx 50 ct
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond

Pink Opal with Diamonds Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description The geometrically shaped pink opal, framed with pave diamonds set in a black background
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

Pink Opal with Diamonds Earrings
Pink Opal with Diamonds Earrings
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L 1.75 in
Goshwara Pear Shape Opal with Diamond Long Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Leaf Opal Pear Shape Earring with Diamonds in 18k White Gold With Black Rhodium, from 'G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Opal Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful pair of opal drop earrings. Each identical vintage piece has been crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Doublet Opal & Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earring With Emerald & Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:11.209g, Diamond:0.93ct, Emerald:1.27ct, Opal:2.69ct, Opal:9.57ct, Size: 32X15 MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and Opals Dangle Earrings with 2.99 Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity Earrings Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 15.56 Carat Aquamarine, 4.56 Carat Opals, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Amazonite, Opal, Ruby Earrings
Located in Malibu, CA
A one-of-a-kind pair of dreamy earrings by Carrie Hoffman. This vibrant pair boldly features
Category

2010s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ocean Blue Opal Diamond Halo Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Opal Earring Dangles
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Blue, blue opals look like the ocean with hint of green! These earrings are going to POP when you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Gold Opal Dangle Earrings
Located in Wallkill, NY
These are simply stunning! ....14K Gold Dangle Earrings Opals with loads of fire. Opals graduate in
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Fire Opals
Located in ประเวศ, TH
perilous wildlife roams freely. In tribute to this captivating landscape, the Maasai Mara earrings artfully
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Galina Earrings with Blue Opal & Sapphire & White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
and natural stones hidden in the depths of the sea. Galina earrings with blue opal & sapphire & white
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Fire Opal Earrings, 13.40 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
sparkling diamonds to form these statement earrings. Totaling an impressive 13.40 carats, the fire opals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

Opal Studs 18K Gold Earrings Natural Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold stud earrings with bright Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 5 x 7
Category

2010s Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Condition: Excellent Opals = 8 Carats Diamonds = 1.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
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H 1.42 in W 0.42 in
Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Condition: Excellent Opals = 8 Carats Diamonds = 1.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
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H 1.42 in W 0.42 in
14k Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These beautiful Ethiopian opal earrings are set in 14k yellow gold and has a custom frame of round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal beads 10.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
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W 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 0.83 in
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
diamonds (totalling 0.80 carats) and an Ethiopian Opal (5 carats approx.), these earrings present a truly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Condition: Excellent Opals = 8 Carats Diamonds = 1.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
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Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Condition: Excellent Opals = 8 Carats Diamonds = 1.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
Opal Earrings Set With Diamonds 9 Carats Total
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H 1.42 in W 0.42 in
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.80 carat approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Stud Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The soft, blush-hued Pink Opals exude a delicate charm, while the pearls add a touch of timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
ContemporaryDrop Earrings crafted in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 0.35 Carat Natural Diamond (G-H Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Opal Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 14k Gold
Opal Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 14k Gold
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W 0.36 in L 0.63 in
Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold hallmarked with fineness 750 4,84 ct opal 0,76 ct diamonds Größe approx. 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
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W 0.44 in L 0.52 in
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Limited
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Galina Earrings with White Opal & Rhodolite & White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
and natural stones hidden in the depths of the sea. Galina earrings with white opal & rhodolite
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Rhodolite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Boulder Opal Silver Earrings Multicolor Rainbow Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Boulder Opal silver earrings opal origin - Australia opals measurements - 0.14 х 0.43 х
Category

2010s Russian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Boulder Opal Silver Earrings Multicolor Rainbow Australian opal
Boulder Opal Silver Earrings Multicolor Rainbow Australian opal
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H 1.61 in W 0.43 in D 0.14 in L 0.63 in
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Round cabochon opal earrings in 14k gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Round cabochon opal earrings in 14k gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

Opal Diamond Onyx Earrings
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold hallmarked with fineness 18 k opal 6,60 ct 1.21 ct diamonds onyx Größe approx. 25 x
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21st Century and Contemporary German Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Onyx Earrings
Opal Diamond Onyx Earrings
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Earrings With Opal For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the earrings with opal you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 15 vintage or 186 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a earrings with opal from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing earrings with opal — no matter the origin — is easy, but Syna Jewels, Goshwara and Selda Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a earrings with opal, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Earrings With Opal?

Prices for a earrings with opal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $78,390, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,350.
Questions About Earrings With Opal
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a Peruvian opal is a real opal, but it’s classified as a common opal rather than a precious opal. It’s the precious opal that’s known for it’s flashes of fire and brilliance. A common opal has a milky and pastel appearance. Find vintage and contemporary Peruvian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Opal can be expensive. Black Opals in particular are quite valuable and may earn prices of up to $10,000 a carat. White opals are the least expensive of the opal family.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal symbolizes love, passion and desire. People know the stone for its seductive qualities that tend to intensify emotional states.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cabochon opal is an opal that’s cut in a dome shape. There are two types of opal: common and precious. The former is, as its name implies, not very rare. Precious opal, on the other hand, is more rare than diamonds and considered very high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A solid opal is a natural stone that is cut and polished without any man-made caps or backings applied to the stone. It is in a raw state and its properties are not interfered with. Find opal jewelry today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Aurora Australis is the world's most valuable black opal valued at 1 Million AUD. The stone is 180 carat and contains a variety of colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An opal's value is determined based on a set of characteristics. Namely, the type of opal, body tone, brilliance, pattern, color bar thickness, play of color, and faults are taken into account by an appraiser when determining the value of the stone. Typically, black or dark bodied opals are regarded as more valuable than those with a light body tone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Usually opals with darker tones are worth more than those with lighter or white tones because the colors are more vibrant in darker opals. White opals are more common than their darker colored counterparts. Good quality white opals can be worth up to around $148 USD per carat, while black opals can fetch as much as $11,000 USD or more per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opal rings are very delicate compared to other stones, and are not recommended for everyday wear. However, with proper care, they can last through the generations. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although opals were considered good luck in Roman culture and a symbol of good luck, there are many legends that link opals with death and bad omens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, opal can be good for wedding rings. Many people love the unique coloration of opals and opt for wedding rings set with them. One thing to keep in mind is that opals are more delicate than many other gemstones like sapphires, rubies and diamonds, so they are more vulnerable to scratching and breakage. It is a good idea to remove your wedding ring before working with tools, performing chores, playing sports or engaging in other activities that could potentially damage your opal. Explore a variety of opal wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, an opal engagement ring can last if you care for it properly. Generally, opals are more delicate than other gemstones commonly used in engagement rings, like diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. As a result, they can be easily damaged, making it important that you take your ring off before performing household chores, exercising, playing sports or doing other activities where you'll use your hands a lot. Find a collection of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    No, opals aren't bad for engagement rings. One drawback of the gemstone is that it isn't as hard as many other popular gems, like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, so it may be more susceptible to scratches. However, you can still choose an opal engagement ring if you wish. Taking it off before you engage in activities that could damage the ring can help extend its life. Shop an assortment of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, you cannot wear an opal ring everyday. Since they are relatively fragile compared to other stones, opals are not durable for daily-wear.
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    Dover JewelryFebruary 24, 2021
    Not recommended! Opals are more delicate then other gemstones and if cared for correctly will last a lifetime and can be handed down throughout generations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One carat of fire opal can be worth as little as $50 or as much as $10,000. The value depends on the quality and origin. For instance, Mexican and Australian fire opals are generally more expensive than fire opals from other countries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, opal is not good for engagement rings. Although opal is a beautiful stone, it is not the best choice for an engagement ring. Since they are relatively fragile compared to diamonds and sapphires, opals are not durable for daily wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To see if your black opal is real, check the potch on the back. Double-sided opals are rare, so if there is a lack of potch and color all the way through, this could indicate a fake. Shop a collection of expertly vetted opals from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.