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Gemstone: Opal
New 1.86 Carat Opal & Diamond Cut Sapphire 14k W Gold & Oxi PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The Opal comes from Ethiopia, and it is prong held and surrounded by two circles of dia...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring.
Metal stamp: 14k Gold
Weight: 3.2 g depends from si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon.
Located in Istanbul, TR
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Black Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring.
Metal stamp: 14k Gold
Weight: 3.2 g depends fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke 14K Cabochon Opal Ring - 6.02 Carats
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Size: 5.5
Weight: 7.7 grams
Measurements: 15.4 mm north to south
Opal: 6.02 carats, 13.30 x 13.09 x 6.66 mm
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2010s American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period. The Adore ring being one of the romantic gifts typically given in the earl...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
New Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal & Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The Opal comes from Ethiopia and they are prong held and surrounded by two circles of d...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Natural Crystal Opal Oval Bezel 18k Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Astoria, NY
I ship all my products from the USA!
Gorgeous Natural Crystal Opal Oval Bezel 18k Solid Yellow Gold Earrings! What flash and luxury! They're the perfect size to wear every day—ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Pink Opal Engraved Drops Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 6 small round ruby,blue sapphire and emerald cabochons set in 2 Pink ...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring
14ct Gold
Circa 1920s
This exquisite antique ring, crafted in the 1920s, showcases a captivating arrangement of five oval-shaped fiery opals, elegantly interspe...
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Early 20th Century European Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous snake set with vibrant apple green demantoid garnets, slithering up the side of a glowi...
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Early 20th Century American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
AJD Real Peruvian Opals and Jasper 17" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These fascinating round polished Peruvian Opals and round polished natural Jaspers are enhanced with little sparkling gem-cut very pale Amethysts. The big round are approximately 20...
Category
2010s Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Jasper, Gold Plate
Antique Opal and Diamond Heart Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique ring with a heart shaped opal in a halo of diamonds set in a platinum alloy topped 18k gold.
The face of the ring measures 0.3 inched by 0.2 inches wide and is in great c...
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1890s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Boulder Opal Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This ring features a boulder opal set in an 18k gold mounting. It was created from an antique stickpin head and an antique band, dating to 1890.
The face of the ring measures 0.5 in...
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1890s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring: This ring features an opal with four old single cut diamonds set in palladium. The face of the ring was originally an antique stickpin (circa 1880) tha...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Palladium
Ethiopian Opal Necklace 18K Gold - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Wearing this Ethiopian Opal necklace is like carrying a piece of dawn's first light around your neck, each opal sphere capturing the tender warmth of sunrise in its luminous depths. ...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
Natural Oval Shape Center Honey Opal
3.00 Carat
Natural Kyanite
5.00 Carat
Natural Round Diamonds
2.00 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold, Opal, Ruby & Diamond Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1912
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1912
Makers Mark A W C & Co
Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite 18ct gold antique Gypsy ring, beautifully adorne...
Category
Early 20th Century English Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Semi Black Opal and Diamond Ring of 18k White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Opal and Diamond Ring: Experience the timeless beauty of this semi-black opal elegantly encased in 18k white gold and adorned with sparkling diamonds.
The face of the 1990s ring mea...
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1990s Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Opal Ring: This vintage ring (circa 1930) showcases a captivating opal cabochon with a rainbow hue, set in 10k gold.
The ring is a size 7.5 and can be resized to fit your ne...
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1930s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl, Chrome Diopside, Opal Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Please do not buy this style of earrings if you are in doubt! Such a unique style is not for everyone! The pictures and videos are detailed, please take a long look and then decide!!...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Chrome Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal
12.00 Carat
Natural Oval Shape Kyanite
8.00 Carat
Natural Round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Kyanite, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
A fine Art Déco Black Opal and Diamond pendant, circa 1925
Located in Firenze, IT
A fine Art Déco black opal, emeralds and diamonds pendant.
The oval-shaped black opal approximately 10ct (21mm x 14mm x 0,6mm) with a wonderful play of dense colors: blue, green and...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
Antique Victorian Garnet Opal 15ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This richly detailed Victorian garnet and opal ring is a captivating example of 19th-century (c. 1860s–1880s) sentiment and craftsmanship. Set in warm 15ct yellow gold (unmarked but...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, 15k Gold
Opal Ring Lightning Ridge Australian, Red Flash, 18K Size 8.5
Located in Southbury, CT
This slender, one-of-a-kind, handmade 18K yellow gold ring is the delivery vehicle for one of the finest Australian black opals I have ever seen. Measuring approximately 8.39mm x 4.9...
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2010s Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
18K 26.82 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"18K 26.82 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring"
This ring features a 26.82-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 18K white gold ban...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
60s Opal Diamond Ring Toi et Moi Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 4 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond 'Toi et Moi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Cabochon cut pear shaped opals measures 8.5mm x 6mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.28 cara...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Arts and Crafts 14k Opal Ring - 9.6 carats
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring just shy of 1 inch, this enchanting Arts and Crafts era ring showcases a 9.6 carat opal with a mesmerizing display of rainbow-colored flecks. The opal is bezel-set in 14-ka...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
New Pear Cut Fire Opal Rainbow 14k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous and the opals are exceptional and just full of colors. They are from Ethiopia. They range in size, shape and color. The ring is 1.25 inches long and .75 ...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Doublet Opal Ring Accented With Emerald & Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.270g,D:0.51ct, Emer:0.38ct,Opal:4.18ct, US-7
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Rare Estate Mario Buccellati Cabochon Opal 18K Gold Spider Web Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate Mario Buccellati High Jewelry cabochon opal 18K yellow and patinated white gold spider web cocktail ring
Mid 20th Century
The large cabochon opal displaying a striking array of colors ranging from turquoise, blue, pink and gold with strong color change qualities, appearing more intense at night and against dark backgronds and lighter in daylight. The gem is set in a finely detailed yellow gold setting which forms a spider web design against a textured patinated white gold background.
The name opal is believed to derive from the Sanskrit "upala", which means precious stone, as well as the Greek "opallios". Historically, opals were very rare and highly prized as a result. Napoleon I presented a fabulous opal called The Burning of Troy to Josephine, the first opal to be named. Elizabeth II received the Andalooka Opal, known as The Queen's Opal on her state visit to Australia. In the Middle Ages, opal were considered powerful talismans due to their color spectrum- they were believed to possess the virtue of every gemstone whose color was represented in the opal.
Opal is October's birthstone.
Opal 14 mm by 12 mm by 3mm
Marks: M Buccellati, Italy 15 MI
References: Sotheby's April 20, 2023, Wolf Family Collection for a similar Buccellati opal...
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20th Century Italian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Southwestern Sterling Silver Inlaid Band Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Southwestern Inlay ring is sterling silver.
It features gaspeite, sugilite, turquoise, coral, opal and lapis lazuli stones.
Measurements: 6mm wide
Size: Sizes as a 7 ...
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1990s North American Native American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 4.1 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Three organically shaped approximately 4 x 6 mm to 6 x 8 mm "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals flash and shine in shades of yellows, greens and blues in this simple, but interesting, design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold bezel and with a Round Shape Plain Emerald Cab in the center,set in a 14k yellow gold...
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2010s Thai Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Opal Cabochon From Ethiopia, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Opal Cabochon
Weight: 8.50 Carats
Dimension: 18.4 x 12.9 x 7.3 Mm
Origin: Ethiopia
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On Customer Demand
Opal is a mesmerizing gemstone celebrated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Multi Tier Australian Opal Earrings Accented With Multi Gemstone & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:8.299g,D:0.14ct, Emer:0.29ct,Opal:10.42ct,Ruby:0.43ct,Sap 71X11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 5ct Opal solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 4.83 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring decorated with bezel set oval cut cabochon of natural Opal stone Ø 12 x 10 mm x 5.25 mm deep, ca. 5 ct . Stone with natural flows inside, shows multicolored effects ofte...
Category
1930s German Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Fire Opal, Multi Gem & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Fire Opal, Multi Gem & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Fire Opal - 12 carats
Natural Fancy Sapphires - 2.50 carats
Natural Blue Topaz, Citrine, Ame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gol...
Bochic “Orient” Red, Opal & Multi Color Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat
Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Sil...
Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
A green, red, and blue, flashing 10 mm round cabochon Ethiopian opal from the famous Welo mine, is set in an artisan crafted 18K good bezel surrounded by ancient-inspired "bun and ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
1989 Men Ring Opal triplet solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75US / 6.6 gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men adorned with bezel Opal triplet measuring 15 mm x 12 mm . Crown is 4 mm deep.
Full set of Swedish hallmarks, 18k, maker's and date code is P10 / hand - made in 1989.
...
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1990s Swedish Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Art Deco Opal & CZ Womens Wear Promise Ring for Her in 925 Solid Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Opal & CZ Womens Wear Promise Ring in 925 Solid Sterling Silver. You shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic z...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Fire Opal - 9.50 Carat
Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
2.00 Carat
This Ring is from the "Or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Opal Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 19th century opal and diamond half-hoop ring, the five graduated oval opal cabochons set in carved scrolling gold mounts accented with diamonds, maker's mark BS, stamped 18.
S...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal
12.00 Carat
Natural Emeralds
8.00 Carat
Natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite
Opal Doublet and Tanzanite Stud Earrings Sterling Silver
Located in Webster, SD
These gorgeous stud earrings are sterling silver with 5x7mm oval opal doublets and a combination of 6 round cut, 3mm tanzanites.
Measurements: 1/4 by 1/2 of an inch
Marks: 925, Chuck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Blue Opal Necklace 14K Gold -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This blue opal necklace from Bombyx House features a delicate, shimmering strand of vibrant blue gemstones. The opulent opal hues evoke a sense of serene tranquility, making this pie...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Vermeil, 14k Gold
IGI 18K 8.70 ct Natural Color Play Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 8.70 ct Natural Color Play Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring*
This ring features a 8.70-carat natural white Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 18K white go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Opal Pink Sapphire Blush Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
a medley of pink gems unite in these fashionable dangle earrings. Conch shell pink Peruvian opals l tops the earrings. The cabochons are well matched, cut and polished to a glass-l...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Post Drop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful pair of earrings. I love the design of them. You can dress them up or down. The earrings are .75 inches long and the opals are 5 x 3 mm. They are stamped are sta...
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Boroque Pearl, Natural Opal Bezel Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Classic white South Sea Baroque Pearl earrings, in which I added bezel drops with natural Opal. The earrings are full of luxury because the ear wire with diamond accents gives elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Australian Opal, Diamond Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
This gorgeous -and huge- opal and diamond halo ring features a brilliantly colorful, solid and natural opal from Australia that is consistent with opals from the mines in Coober Pedy...
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1990s American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Black opal 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal 14k gold ring.
Rainbow opal ring. Cabochon opal ring. Vintage opal ring. Ethiopian Opal Engagement Ring. Art-deco opal ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 2.45 g. depends fr...
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2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds and Boulder Opal
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked our other pave signet rings. The influence of Art Deco can be seen in this angular sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring
18ct Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Beautiful Hand Carved Ring Set with Five Fabulous Opals & Old Cut Diamonds
Face of The Ring Measures Appr...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI 14K 8.24 ct Natural Color Play Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 8.24 ct Natural Color Play Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring*
This ring features a 8.24-carat natural white Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on a 14K white gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Astoria, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear!
This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Adore Ring
18ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham
Circa 1982
Makers Mark B A O
Introducing the stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance ...
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Late 20th Century English Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold .55 Carat Diamond Trio Pendant Necklace w/By-Pass Influences
Located in Eagan, MN
This is gorgeous quality necklace stamped with the Maker's Mark symbol. It is also stamped "14k" and "1/2 TW". The design is beautiful. It has 3 beautiful brilliant cut diamonds. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Opal Jewelry
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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