14k Yellow Gold Arrowhead Bezel Black Opal Burnish Diamond Accents Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Custom Arrowhead Cut - Gray/Black base w/ blue and green color play - 31.30 x 24.93mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brillian...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$41,850Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $93, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Glittering 60CT Large Ruby Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold with Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Large Fancy Ruby, Black Opal and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 23.90 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opa...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Large Oval Opal w/ Diamond Spray Side Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Play of Green & Blue - 16.61 x 10.72mm (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Marquise & Round Brilli...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,680Sale Price|40% Off
NWT 7, 800 Rare 18kt Fancy Large Glittering Ethiopian Opal Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy White Ethiopian Opal s...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Marquise White Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The soft milky white hue of marquise shaped cabochon opal that glows at the center of this alluring Art Deco inspired ring is punctuated throughout with iridescent flecks of green, o...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,970Sale Price|49% Off
9, 939 Rare 18KT Gold Large Fancy Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold LARGE Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Large Opal and Fancy Rainbow Colored Sapphire White Diam...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Large Natural Opal and Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Handcrafted from 9K Yellow Gold and handset with a Stunning Natural Large Australian Opal & lovely vibrant Garnets gemstones.
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 9K White Gold Large Elongated Colourful Opal Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This vintage style ring is made from 375 9K White Gold with Natural Oval Opals An absolutely stunning opal measuring 12x6mm (0.48" x 0.24") and two 6x4mm (0.24" x 0.16") beautifully...
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Large 6.88 carat Australian Opal and Diamond Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k white gold ring featuring a large oval Australian opal weighing 6.88 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,549Sale Price|40% Off
Nwt 9.249 Rare 18kt Fancy Large Glittering 10ct Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Large Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.4 grams Opal Details: 18.65 x 15.00mm, Natural Opal Side Stone D...
$9,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $22, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Large Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Ring. Ring features a Magnificent Rare Color Changing ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
8ct Natural Opal Ring Estate 14k White Gold Large Oval 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural 8ct opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-fabricated in platinum, a large and fine opal ring. Ring Size 7
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$5,405Sale Price|40% Off
NWT 9, 009 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Multi Sapphire Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Opal Diamond Ring Large Statement Signed 585 Solid Yellow Gold Us Size 9.25
Located in Greer, SC
Absolutely mesmerizing large opal statement ring accented by diamonds, set in solid 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,755Sale Price|49% Off
NWT 9, 509 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Multi Sapphire Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,530Sale Price|49% Off
Nwt 9, 059 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Gorgeous Glittering 6CT Opal Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Ruby Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery White Opal ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Oval Cut Amethyst and Opal Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Radiant and regal, this remarkable ring captures the eye with a vivid 20.16 carat oval amethyst at its center, surrounded by a luminous halo of iridescent opals. The deep purple gems...
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14.50ct Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Large Oval Cocktail 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Estate 18k White Gold Sz 9 Cocktail Fine Jewel
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural Ethiopian fire opal & diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Large 13.5 Carat Opal and Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
This mesmerising vintage cocktail ring showcases a substantial oval cabochon opal of approximately 13.5 carats, displaying a captivating play-of-color with soft pastel flashes of pin...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Opal Matrix Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This large opal matrix ring is set in a sterling silver mount, The asymmetrical slice shows a wonderful array of blues and some fluorescent red specs.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Natural 18.70 ct Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 18.70 carats Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum Large Opal and Diamond Ring features one Oval High Dome Cabochon Black Opal with Green, Orange, Yellow, and Blue Play-o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Natural Black Opal 15.60 carats and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Black Opal 15.60 carat and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Large Black Opal and Diamond Ring features Natural Oval Cabochon Black Opal weighing 15.60 carats with flashes o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$14,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $28, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Lightening Ridge Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Black Opal Diamond Ring. Ring consists of a Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Ligh...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
8.61 Carat White Opal and 0.04 Carat Diamond 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning and large antique opal ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold, with 15k white gold settings.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$3,911Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $6, 519 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Morganite and Diamond Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Cut Morganite and Onyx Diamond Ring. Ring Contains app...
Diamond, Opal, Morganite, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,151Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $6, 919 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Green Emerald and Diamond Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Green Emerald and Onyx Diamond Ring. Ring ...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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