Ethiopian Opal Earring Pave Diamond 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
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9.92 Carat Ethiopian Opal Earring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Unique Three Tier Ethiopian Opal Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold with 9.92-carat Opals and 0.72
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
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
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.59 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ethiopian Opal Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Ethiopian opal and 8.59 carats rose cut diamonds with blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 9 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. French
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ada 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. This Earring is made up of Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal (2 pcs) 1.08 carat, Round-cut Turquoise (36 pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata 3.32 carat Ethiopian Opal Earring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon earring, adorned with white diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ethiopian Opal Earrings with 3.80 ct Diamonds Chandelier Shape UNIQUE
Located in Viena, Viena
Chandelier-splendid-brilliant-opal-earrings, gold/silver in "chandelier-shape" better known under
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2010s Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal earrings with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Earring is made up of 7X12 Opal Oval shaped (2 pcs) 3.17 carat ,Round-cut White Diamond (10 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond & Ethiopian Opal Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
$3,864Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Cut Diamond & Ethiopian Opal Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.800g, Diamond:8.59ct, Silver:19.514g, Opal:1.84ct, Size: 68X29"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gin & Grace Cushion-Cut Opal Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and radiant, these Cushion-Cut Ethiopian Opal Earrings are the epitome of timeless luxury
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Crescent Moon Stud Earrings in 14k gold
$742Sale Price / item|40% Off
Opal, Crescent Moon Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
earirngs. 14k gold earrings. Vintage/Old Style opal earrings. Ethiopian opal earrings. October Birthstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k gold
$742Sale Price / item|40% Off
Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Ethiopian opal earrings. October Birthstone jewelry. 14k solid gold Size: 12 x 8 mm. Total weight: 2.9 g
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
5.91 Ethiopian Opal Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 5.91 carats Ethiopian opal, 1.62 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
New Ethiopian 3.0 Carat Black Opal Sterling Earrings
$440Sale Price|20% Off
New Ethiopian 3.0 Carat Black Opal Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so gorgeous! The opals are so beautiful. They change colors in different
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal and Pink Opal Halo Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings feature a stunning 1.15-carat Ethiopian opal at the center, radiating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.76 carat Ethiopian Opal Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 11.76 carats Ethiopian opal, 1.1 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond Meghna Jewels Marquise Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful marquise earrings are handset in 4.80 carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
$2,350 / item
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats Ethiopian opal. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with 3.2 carats Ethiopian opal and .24
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Steven Battelle 1.4 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two flashing green and blue 6 x 8 mm rose-cut Ethiopian opal pears are set in simple matte-finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Ethiopian Opal Diamond Mughal Style Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Ethiopian opals are complimented with diamonds in these outstanding Mughal style dangle earrings
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Gin and Grace 14K Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Earrings, a true celebration
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
$699Sale Price|22% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Ethiopian Opals
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18k Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green, red, and yellow flashing 7 x 9 mm cushion shaped "Welo" mine faceted Ethiopian opals
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pear Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with 3.0 carats Ethiopian opal and .26
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats Ethiopian opal. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Ethiopian Opals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
Ethiopian Opal Designer Earring 925 Silver Diamond Dangle Earring Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Designer Earring 925 Silver Diamond Dangle Earring Wedding Gift. Style Drop/Dangle
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
$699Sale Price|36% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Michael Kneebone Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Acrylic Leaf Dangle Earrings.
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Ethiopian black opals along with diamonds form a harmonious composition in these elegant dangle
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite & Diamonds Chandelier Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 33.26 carats. The weight of the Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
New 4.5 Carat Ethiopian Blue Opal Hoop 14k W Gold PL Sterling Silver Earrings
$352Sale Price|20% Off
New 4.5 Carat Ethiopian Blue Opal Hoop 14k W Gold PL Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
Ethiopian Blue Opal stones. There are 9 opals on each earring. Altogether they total 4.50 carats. They
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Hex Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 6.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 5.8 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A set of semi-pear shaped "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opal cabochons of approximately 6 x 9 mm are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Ethiopian Opal Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 11.61 carats Ethiopian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 1.5 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gołd Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two multicolored flashing 6 x 8 mm pear shaped faceted "Welo Mine" opals are set in "twist-wire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal
Doublet Opal & Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earring With Emerald & Diamonds In 18k Gold
$5,192Sale Price|20% Off
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"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.1 carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two substantial 8 x 10 mm cabochon opals from the famous "Welo" mine in the highlands of northern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud 1 pc only
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud Note :- price listed is for
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2010s Ethiopian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.98ct. Earring in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon earring, adorned with white diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 3.13ct. Earring in 14KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon earring, adorned with white diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Ethiopian Opal Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of ethiopian opal earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 59 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Artisan are consistently popular styles when it comes to ethiopian opal earrings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Ruchi New York, Meghna Jewels and Petra Class are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut ethiopian opal earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of ethiopian opal earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Ethiopian Opal Earrings?
Prices for ethiopian opal earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $515 and can go as high as $28,000, while ethiopian opal earrings, on average, fetch $3,986.
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).
Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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