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A.Jeschel Rough White Opal bold necklace with a Vintage cameo.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite necklace featuring white rough opal and faceted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
Natural 3.33 Ct Crystal Australian Opal Carved Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Opal
$2,331
W 0.53 in D 0.17 in L 0.52 in
Natural 7.61 Ct Australian carved flower opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$1,551
W 0.68 in D 0.21 in L 0.73 in
Natural 4.37 Ct Australian ocean-coloured boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2023. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a balanced
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$1,835
W 0.4 in D 0.14 in L 0.49 in
Natural 12.61 Ct Australian green-blue black boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a classic
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal, Black Opal
$17,654
W 0.72 in D 0.25 in L 0.58 in
Natural 4.15 Ct Australian pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2022. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 5.24 Ct Australian pink boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 8.68 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2022. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 9.35 Ct Carved Crystal Australian Opal Scarab mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself and selected it to be carved
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Crystal, Opal
$1,964
W 0.5 in D 0.28 in L 0.7 in
Natural 5.89 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
in western Queensland, Australia in 2023. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal, Black Opal
Natural 20.94 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
in western Queensland, Australia in 2020. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$14,658
W 0.64 in D 0.24 in L 1.12 in
Natural 4.38 Ct Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2023. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a square
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 12.54 Ct Australian heart boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an large
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$1,892
W 0.76 in D 0.17 in L 0.72 in
Natural 4.14 Ct Australian heart boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an heart
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$11,592
W 0.53 in D 0.13 in L 0.52 in
Natural 20.39 Ct Australian kite-shaped boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2020. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a kite-shape
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal, Black Opal
$28,546
W 1.1 in D 0.21 in L 0.82 in
Natural 3.53 Australian pink and green boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2022. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a free-form
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$3,953
W 0.38 in D 0.13 in L 0.51 in
Natural 11.52 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
Western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a classic
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$16,128
W 0.49 in D 0.16 in L 0.89 in
Natural 23.20 Ct large teardrop boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an large
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Natural 9.59 Ct rainbow Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$3,884
W 0.54 in D 0.22 in L 0.73 in
Natural 8.30 Ct Australian pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a hexagon
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$2,241
W 0.6 in D 0.17 in L 0.65 in
Natural 2.75 Ct Australian green and pink black boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a triangle
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal, Black Opal
$3,850
W 0.33 in D 0.11 in L 0.58 in
Natural 9.42 Ct Australian light pastel boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
western Queensland, Australia in 2022. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into an elongated
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$6,594
W 0.47 in D 0.2 in L 0.88 in
Natural 7.66 Ct Australian green and pink boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut into into a
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
$5,362
W 0.45 in D 0.19 in L 0.69 in
Ethiopian Opal Bead Necklace, 680.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
Dalben Rough Amber and Australian Opal Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design necklace composed of rough baltic amber big bead , blue-grey Australian opals bead
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set of Two Rough Australian Opal Painting Ornamental Display Accessories
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
backdrop of natural Australian Opal! The larger piece is a rich coffee color, with the artist utilizing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Desk Accessories
Materials
Opal
Vintage Natural Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Freeform Rough Cut Bead
Located in Torrance, CA
rough cut with a polished exterior surface. The opals measure from 5mm to 7mm. The opals exhibit a nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rough Morganite Pink Opal Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind dangle earrings of rough pink morganites and cabochon pink opal drops with natural
Category
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yello...
Opalbead necklace made in Stockholm 1948
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
round structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
BUNDA 24.21ct Boulder Opal in silver
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' Boulder Opal pendant in sterling silver, featuring an Australian boulder opal
Category
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Opal, Silver
Alex Jona Free-Form Opal Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection Opal necklace with a brushed sterling silver clasp. Each bead is
Category
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Thierry Vendome 2020 Collier Riviere Opal unique Necklace
By Thierry Vendome
Located in PARIS, FR
pendant in 18-carat yellow gold decorated with opals including 2 large rectangular black Australian opals
Category
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal
20K Yellow Gold Bracelet with 76.96 Carat Rough-Cut Carved Labradorite
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity 20 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Carved Labradorite, Diamonds, Sapphire, and Opals. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
Chic Doublet Opal Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Unveil your inner glow with this captivating opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monies Unique Pearl and Pink Opal Earrings
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Clip earrings with pink opal top stone , baroque pearls threaded through white stitched leather.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal
Dalben Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal .
The stone colors looks like a Sardinia bay sea .
Ring size 6 3/4 - EU
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian boulder opal weight 7,85 carats .
The australian boulder opals have an intense deep green blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
77.80 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 77.80 Carat Australian Boulder Opal and 0.82 Carat Diamonds made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal weight 4,29 carat.
pendant dimension :
max width 12 mm
height 19 mm
Chain length
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Very Long Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
carats bezel-set blue Australian Boulder Opal.
The Australian Boulder Opal has the deep blue green colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Rectangular Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
- pink Australian Boulder Opal .
The opal changes colors from pink and green with different light and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal and Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opals total weight 3,06 carat.
pendant dimension :
max width 9,6 mm
height 22 mm
Chain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Rainbow Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal .
The stone rainbow colors continuosly change with the different light from deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Dalben Fish Shape Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
opals weight 2,15 carats .
opal fish dimension:
14,3x9,9 mm 13,1x8,4 mm
You can also purchase a single
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.96 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 4.96 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.12 Carats of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal and Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opals total weight 21,4 carat.
pendant dimension :
max width 18,3 mm
height 40,7 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modernist Opal and Gold Pendant Necklace by Othmar Zschaler
Located in Litchfield, CT
of opal (natural opal) with an abstract cubist gold landscape, the massive stone is the ocean in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.69 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 11.96 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.46 Carats of
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Victorian Carved Boulder Opal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a deeply carved boulder opal to depict a face topped by a bow
Matrix is reddish brown in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Luna Felix Gold and Conk Wood Opal Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
an opal formed in ancient wood cavities. The only place in the world in which they are found is in
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Chic Pink Sapphire Opal Diamonds 18K Yellow Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
dazzling Pink Sapphires, White Opal, and Diamonds. This ring features 17.67 ct of pink sapphires, 28.34 ct
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamond pendant with
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$105,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold is totally handmade and cut of one extraordinary
Category
2010s German Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
lovely Blue-green Australian Boulder Opal .
This Australian Boulder Opal has the seabed colors
Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Prima 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Inlay Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: prima
Material: 14K yellow gold
Dimension: ring top measures 3mm wide
Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for sizing requests)
Weight: 3.47 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Mexican Fire Opal, Tsavorites, & Diamond Pendant, Superb Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a nice substantial statement piece! 2 pieces of top gem quality opals make up this large
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Dalben light blue and pink Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
magnificent Queensland mine Australian boulder opal .
The Australian Opal have blue , pink and green spots
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Statement Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Boulder Opal Ring with 18 Carat Yellow Gold is totally handmade and cut of one extraordinary
Category
2010s German Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rough Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rough opal for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 38 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rough 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rough opal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Laura Dalben, Syna Jewels and Oreste Dalben are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rough cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a rough opal, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Rough Opal?
Prices for a rough opal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $775 and can go as high as $150,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,027.
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).
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