$52,522
W 1.26 in D 0.31 in L 1.77 in
Boulder Koroit Opal Gemstone, 81.60ct Artisan Freeform, Australia
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional boulder Koroit Opal is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating array of colors and patterns.
Opal
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Koroit Opal Gold Plated Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural Boulder Koroit Opal (18K gold plated) gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 18 x 23 mm stone weight - 13 ct pendant length - 32 mm pendant weight - 4.8...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Big Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Pendant Australian Opal Gold Plated Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver necklace with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 21 x 33 mm stone weight - 30.45 ct pendant length - 42 mm pendant weight - 10...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Necklace mens jewelry pendant male friend gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 10 x 22 mm pendant length - 1.26 in / 32 mm pendant weight - 3.5 grams The necklace comes wit...
Opal, Silver
$1,861Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.44 in
Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Pendant Gold Plated Necklace opal wedding gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal and 18K gold plating gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.63 x 1.57 in / 16 x 40 mm stone weight - 26 carats pendant len...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,407Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.89 in
Big Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Necklace Natural Opal Gold Plated Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 18K gold plated silver pendant with natural fine quality Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 20 x 32 mm stone weight - 58 carats pendant length - 48 mm ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional Boulder Koroit Opal ring is a sculptural statement piece that captures the dramatic geological artistry for which the region is renowned.
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$3,863Sale Price|40% Off
Big Blue Boulder Opal Silver Ring Unisex Statement Natural Koroit Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Large beautiful nature Boulder - Koroit-type - Opal ring in sterling silver ring size - 9 US weight of the Opal 24 ct gemstone origin - Australia stone measurements - 18 х 20 mm ring...
Opal, Silver
Steven Battelle 27.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Koroit opal comes from an opal mining area in Paroo Shire in South West Queensland, Australia.
Opal, 18k Gold
$1,264Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.77 in
Australian Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Brown Raw Red Flash Opalescence Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0,12 x 0,71 x 1,34 in / 3 x 18 x 34 mm pendant length - 1.77 in / 45 mm pendant weig...
Opal, Silver
$695Sale Price|40% Off
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Genuine Australian Green Peat Brown Gemstone gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0,24 x 0,83 x 1,18 in / 6 x 21 x 30 mm opal weight - 32.6 carats pendant length - 1,6...
Opal, Silver
Boulder Opal Gold Plated Silver Necklace Game of Thrones Style
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver necklace with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measure - 0,16 х 0,35 х 0,91 in / 4 х 9 х 23 mm weight of the necklace - 4.45 grams neck...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,299Sale Price|40% Off
Large Boulder Opal Ring silver Natural Australian Woody Musk Dark Brown Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Koroit Opal silver ring with matte finish opal origin - Australia opal weight - 16.5 carats ring weight - 10.94 grams size of the ring - 8 1/2 US / 58 EU stone measurement...
Opal, Silver
$2,275
H 1.34 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in L 0.98 in
Opal Silver Pendant Mens jewelry Natural Australian opal gift
Located in Berlin, DE
925 solid sterling silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.79 х 0.98 in / 5 х 20 х 25 mm opal weight - 25 carats pendant ...
Opal, Silver
$878Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.57 in W 0.67 in D 0.32 in L 1.18 in
Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte finish silver pendant with natural Boulder "Koroit" Opal gemstone origin - Australia gemstone size - 0.32 x 0.67 х 1.18 in / 8 х 17 х 30 mm gemstone weight - 36.5 carat penda...
Opal, Silver
$4,916Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.77 in W 1.02 in L 1.42 in
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Polychrome Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit opal on a 100% silk cord opal origin - Australia opal weight - 41.28 carats opal measurements - 1.02 х 1.42 in / 26 х 36 mm penda...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Genuine Australian Green boulder gemstone gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Koroit Opal pendant in 925 solid sterling silver gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0,24 x 0,83 x 1,18 in / 6 x 21 x 30 mm opal weight - 32.6 carats pendant leng...
Opal, Silver
$3,851Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Gold Necklace Oval Artisan Gift Antique Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.71 x 1.54 in / 4 x 18 x 39 mm stone weight - 29.90 carats pendant lengt...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Gold Ring Blueprint Woody Musk Tree Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24 х 0.98 х 1.18 in / 6 х 25 х 30 mm stone weight - 44.43 carats ring weight - 16.9 grams...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,669Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.61 in W 0.63 in D 0.12 in L 1.22 in
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Russet Brown Australian Gemstone vintage style gift
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Queensland, Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.63 x 1.22 in / 3 x 16 x 31 mm stone weight - 14.8 carats ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Black Silver Earrings Dangle Large Gemstone LOTR Gothic style wedding
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Koroit Opal earrings in blackened and gold plated silver opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.55 х 0.91 in / 14 х 23 mm opal weight - 23.10 carats earrings length - ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 23.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This ring is currently sized 8, and is somewhat difficult to resize. Koroit boulder opal is only found in one region of Queensland, Australia.
Opal, 18k Gold
Large Boulder Opal Ring silver Natural Opal gift friend anniversary opal wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind statement silver ring with natural Koroit Boulder Opal of 13.5 carats Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 12 x 16 mm / 0.47 x 0.62 in US Size 8.5 = UK Size K 1/...
Opal, Silver
Contemporary Australian Koroit Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Earrings
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Romantic and elegant hand-carved 13.70ct Australian Koroit Opal drop earrings with 1.35ct Tsavorite Garnet Trillion studs.
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Australian Koroit Black Boulder Opal Sterling Silver Pendant by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
Koroit black boulder opal is considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable types of boulder opal, known for its dark body tone and intricate matrix.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Boulder Koroit Opal Silver pendant gold plated necklace gift Christmas
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal in 18K gold plated silver gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 18 x 28 mm stone weight - 15 carats pendant length - 39 mm pendant weight -...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Sold
W 0.43 in L 1.81 in
Katherine Jetter Convertible Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 36.32 Cts Opal & Mandarine
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Miami, FL
The Koroit opal field is known for the very distinctive type of boulder opal that is found in its mines.
Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Koroit Boulder Opal Lighting Necklace on a Cord
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Koroit Bouder Opal pendant on a black cord gem size is 10 х 28 х 38 mm cord length - 49 cm pendant weight - 23 grams Prices include all taxes, valid in Germany and in Euro...
Opal, Silver
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Necklace is made of 17 beautiful pieces including (counter clockwise) : Nephrite, Onyx, Gold American Eagle Coin, Damele Turquoise, Tahitian Pearl, Jasper, Citrine, Ancient Roman Bro...
Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Multi-gemstone...
Australian Koroit Opal Earrings in18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Oh...these are gorgeous! Koroit opals are found in a unique geological area in South West Queensland, Australia.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Koroit Opal Gold Pendant Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.55 x 0.71 in / 3 x 14 x 18 mm stone weight - 5.6 carats pendant length - 0.87 ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Gold Ring Map of Middle-Earth Unisex Aragorn St Valentine's Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14k yellow gold ring with natural Boulder Koroit Opal - Map of Middle-Earth opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.79 х 0.98 in / 4 х 20 х 25 mm stone weight - 16.4...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.14 in W 0.5 in
Australian 8.88ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Let’s Sing” opal pendant is a showstopper. The 8.88 carat boulder opal from Koroit in Queensland dazzles with a kaleidoscope of colours – it’s the bold reds set this gem apart.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.07 in W 0.71 in D 0.2 in
Emerald River Australian Opal Necklace with Emerald & Rose Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mounted in a rose gold bezel setting, this unique necklace is framed like a snapshot of nature taken from a bird's-eye view. Hailing from Koroit, this remarkable Boulder Opal rests ...
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Steven Battelle 1.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Approximately 6 x 8 mm and 7 x 9 mm oval and trillium shaped "Welo mine" Ethiopian opal cabochons are set in artisan crafted "line texture" 18K gold bezels with a double "jawan" gran...
Opal, 18k Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aurora Boulder Opal 18K gold and silver ring red blue green yellow opalescences
Located in Berlin, DE
A captivating “Aurora” ring featuring a natural Australian opal, glowing with a full spectrum of colors that shift like the northern lights—vivid reds, blues, greens, and violets shi...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
$175,074
W 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Big Opal Boulder Australian Fine gemstone Freeform 47 ct Neon Blue SSEF cert
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Spectacular in size, color, shape and exhibiting a full rainbow of colors, this 47.50-carat free shap...
Opal
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind, Bohemian necklace features multiple gemstones, vintage jewelry pieces and ancient coins set in 14k yellow gold. Amazing 23 pieces include: blue Topaz, Australian Opal,...
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
From Alexander McQueen’s final collection, this spectacular piece features digitally printed imagery depicting Medieval religious artwork from German painter Stefan Lochner. The artw...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings, length cm 7. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift...
Opal, Bronze
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
Alexander McQueen Hummingbird Dragonfly Floral Fitted Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous Alexander McQueen fitted dress with beautiful kaleidoscope print featuring hummingbirds, dragonflies and flowers. Gold tones background, beautiful construction. Alexander ...
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).