Fire Opal Cabochon
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Mexican Loose Gemstones
Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Emerald, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Palladium, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Dome Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Fire Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Fire Opal, Blue Topaz, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Fire Opal Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fire Opal Cabochon?
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).
- What is a cabochon Opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
- How much is a fire opal worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021Black fire opal can vary in worth, from $10 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Black opals are generally considered extremely valuable because of their vibrant spectrum of colors and are one of the most enchanting stones in the world. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage black fire opal jewelry.