18K Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring – Australian Opal & Diamond Accent
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Precious - Deep Red Sugar-Loaf Cut Mexican Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Fire Opal, Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Swirl Ring
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beauty of Swirls - Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Amethyst Engagement Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mexican Fire Opal Amethyst Engagement Halo Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mexican Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,558Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Exquisite Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Starry Night Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Starry Night Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Mexican Egg Fire Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Mexican Egg Fire Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Sunshine - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Sunshine - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely warm ring featuring a fine fire opal weighing 6.80 carats. It has a rich red-orange color along with excellent play-of-color as flashes of red, orange, yellow and green danc...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold
$1,656Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Opal & Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Solid Opal & Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Fiery Mexican Fire Opal Surrounded by Diamonds & Tsavorites in 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Fiery Mexican Fire Opal Surrounded by Diamonds & Tsavorites in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Mexican Fire Opal with Tsavorite Garnet Ring, Carrot Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Mexican fire opal paired with Tsavorite garnet in 14k gold Metal Type: 14 Karat solid yellow gold Stone size: 4mm x 6mm Fire opal Side stones: 2mm Tsavorite garnet LEAD TIME: Made t...
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold
18K White Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating vintage ring crafted in 18K white gold, centered with a glowing 3.55-carat Mexican fire opal.
Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,500 / item
Mexican Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 5.93 carats fire opal and 1.12 carats of sparkling diamonds. This Fire Opal ring has been sold, but we would be happy to s...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Ribbon Wrapped Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ribbon Wrapped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Fire Opal Organic Branch Ring 14K Gold R6728
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Mexican Fire Opal Organic Branch Ring 14K Gold ♥ The face of the ring measures 21.5mm in width (East West direction), 17.3mm in length (North South direction), and sits 8.8mm tall ...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Great Sunflower Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Sunflower Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Great Solid 14K Gold Fire Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Solid 14K Gold Fire Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamonds. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Jewelry Red
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm opal weight - 0.7 carats ring size - 6.25 US ring weight - 4.35...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freeform Mexican Fire Opal 18K Gold Open End Ring R6807
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Freeform Mexican Fire Opal 18K Gold Open End Ring Organic Fluid Molten Style Matte Finish R6807 ♥ The face of the ring measures 6.9mm in length (North South) direction, 9.8mm in wi...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Ribbon Wrap Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ribbon Wrap Design Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Collection Ring. Ring size 53 EU - size 6,5 USA The gold head of the ring is diameter mm 8 height mm 4 The red mexican fire...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14ct Glowing Fire Opal with Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Glowing Fire Opal with Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Orange Sapphire Halo
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional statement ring featuring a stunning cabochon-cut Mexican fire opal as its centerpiece, surrounded by a densely set halo of warm orange sapphires and accent diamonds.
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Modern 18 Karat Whitel Gold Statement Ring with Mexican Fire Opal
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant and sophisticated solid 18 K white Gold Ring set with a beautiful mexican Fire Opal weighinig 16.12 ct.
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,272Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Opal Mexican Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this stunning ring lies a splendid Opal, carefully selected for its substantial size and captivating play of colors. With a weight of 9.47 carats, this opal displays ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold...
12.60 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Mid Century White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A grand mid-century Mexican fire opal cocktail ring. The 12.60-carat mandarin jelly opal displays an astonishing play of color and is well proportioned.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Silver Ring Red Mexican Opal Gemstone Gothic Style gift christmas
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal weight - 0.55 carats opal measurements - 0.20 x 0.28 in / 5 x 7 mm ring weight - 2.88 grams r...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Antique Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful antique Victorian ring features a natural Mexican fire opal measuring approximately 1.00 carat, surrounded by a halo of twelve rose cut diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Elegant Jewelry Minimalism Red Magic
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0.31 in / 3 x 6 x 8 mm opal weight - 0.7 carats ring size - 6.25 US ring weight - 4.35...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.90 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, Beautiful and Bright Red Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring The Red Oval Cut Fire Opal weighs 3.30 Carats and has 52 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.60 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.27ct Red Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Red Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,050Sale Price|40% Off
Fire Opal Black Silver Ring Red Precious Mexican Gemstone Gothic Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal weight - 0.55 carats opal measurements - 0.20 x 0.28 in / 5 x 7 mm ring weight - 2.88 grams r...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
$10,700 / item
14.73 Carat Mexican Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 14.73 carats fire opal and 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds. This Fire Opal ring has been sold, but we would be happy to ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.36 Carat México Fire Opal & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the undeniable beauty of the rare round-shaped IGI Certified 1.36 Carat México Opal in an intense orange color. This exquisite ...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 7.0 fire opal round-cut (1 pcs) 0.97 and Round-cut Diamond (...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vivid oval-cut Gin & Grace Natural maxi can fire opal is the focal point of this dazzling ring. Exquisitely crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, this gorgeous ring is h...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Textured Coral Reef Motif Ring with Mexican Fire Opal & Mother of Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificence in opals, this ring boasts 3 fiery orange tone cabochon cut Mexican opals and a lavender tone mother of pearl. A stunning masterpiece ring with a deep sea coral reef mot...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Fire Opal Diamond ring 18KT Black gold diamond ring CERTIFIED opal Handmade
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The fire opal 100% certified flashes of red streaks like no other gemstone weighing 5.38 carats custom cut Mexican fire opal is a showstopper!
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Fire Opal Diamond 18k Yellow Gold “Ace” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring a 6.37 carat smooth freeform Mexican fire opal.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Gold Ring Modern Engagement lotr style red gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Mexican Fire Opal Opal origin - Mexico stone weight - 1.67 carats stone measurements - 0.39 х 0.43 in / 10 х 11 mm ring size - 8 US ring weight - 3....
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
4.03 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 4.03 carats. The Orange Mexican Fire Opals are considered very valuable and this ring makes the fire opal magnificently stand out.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Blue Sapphire Fire Opal Gold Asymmetrical Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Ines ring is made of 18 karat yelllow gold and features a round mixed cut natural blue sapphire around 1.25 carats, diameter 6.1 mm, depth 3.75 mm and an excellent quality, octag...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Fire Opal with Pave Diamonds Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Striking orange color, in a uniquely cut organically shaped Fire Opal, embellished with pave diamonds. This opal is exceptionally clear with depth of color, and is enhanc...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Fire Opal Ring Retro Certified 5.5 Carats Circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
A spectacular and utterly unique 14K yellow gold ring from the Retro era (circa 1940s) featuring six cabochons of natural fire opals from Mexico.
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
The Saturn - Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Saturn - Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 14K Yellow Gold Necklace.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold Hand Carved Mexican Fire Oral Feu Ring by Tony Malmed
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold hand hammered ring features a glowing Mexican fire opal in an organic shape.
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Elegant Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Elegant Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold Orange, Red, Green colour play
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Exceptional Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold A striking contemporary ring showcasing a vivid drop-shaped Mexican fire opal, alive with electric flashes of gre...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
7.40 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gemstone statement ring features a captivating 3.85-carat Natural Oval Cut Red Mexican Fire Opal as the centerpiece, making it an eye-catching cocktail ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$862Sale Price|20% Off
Cute Handcarved Mexican Fire Opal Octopus Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cute Handcarved Mexican Fire Opal Octopus Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 8 Carat Vibrant Orange Pear Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Vibrant Orange Pear Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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).
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.