Large Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Retro Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Modern Bracelets
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Vanity Items
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Large Fire Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Large Fire Opal?
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).
- 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.













