Rainbow Fire Opal Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Opal, Fire Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Fire Opal Diamond ring 18KT Black gold diamond ring CERTIFIED opal Handmade
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a very rare ring, it would be hard to find anything in the world even slightly similar to it. The fire opal 100% certified flashes of red streaks like no other gemstone weigh...
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Earth and Moon Design Mexican Egg Fire Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth and Moon Design Mexican Egg Fire Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
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
Heart Shaped Mexican Matrix Fire Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Heart Shaped Mexican Matrix Fire Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Fire Opal & Tsavorite Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rainbow Fire Opal & Tsavorite Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cat Fire Opal Moonstone & Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cat Fire Opal Moonstone & Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Moonstone, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
5.00 Carat Oval Crystal Opal Ruby Swirl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer Dyach Opal and ruby cocktail ring. 18k yellow gold free form swirl ring set with a natural Mexican fire Opal approx. 5.00cts.
Opal, Ruby, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Egg Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Two Tone Egg Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 2.77 ct Moon-Inspired Fire Opal Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. -----------------------------------...
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$947Sale Price|44% Off
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
$2,494Sale Price|44% Off
Fire Mexican Opal Silver Ring Red Orange Statement Jewelry Large natural opal
Located in Berlin, DE
This bold sterling silver ring highlights the vivid beauty of a natural Mexican opal, celebrated for its fiery brilliance and captivating play-of-color. Originating from Mexico, the ...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
$5,052Sale Price|44% Off
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
$2,905Sale Price|44% Off
Fire Opal Silver Long Earrings Mexican Red Bright Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Long silver earrings with natural Fire Opal 6 oval-cut opals gemstone origin - Mexico weight of opals - 1.8 ct earrings weight - 4.2 grams earrings length - 47 mm gem size is 4 x 6 m...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Top Fire Opal Art Deco Style Sapphire Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ----------------------------------...
Pearl, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,463Sale Price|44% Off
Fire Opal Earrings Fine Quality Mexican Oval Cut Natural Red Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver earrings with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.31 in / 2 х 5 х 8 mm opal weight - 2 carat earrings lenght - 0.59 in / 15 mm earrings...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
$947Sale Price|44% 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
$1,006Sale Price|20% Off
Super Adorable Handcarved Penguin Egg Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Super Adorable Handcarved Penguin Mexican Egg Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,052Sale Price|44% Off
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
$1,768Sale Price|44% Off
Large Mexican Opal Silver Ring wedding anniversary wife gift natural opal jewels
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural Mexican Opal Opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 14 x 19 mm, weight of Opal - 17.8 carat ring weight - 14 grams ring size - 8 3/4 US, diameter...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Fire Opal Ring Retro Certified 5.5 Carats Circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
This ring ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that these are precious fire opals from Mexico without treatment.
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
2.43ct Fire Opal Ring – Asymmetrical Platinum Setting with Red Ceramic
By Jaqueline Powers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This contemporary ring features a uniquely cut 2.43ct asymmetrical fire opal from Mexico, known for its vivid orange-red color and exceptional translucency.
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
$3,146 / item
925 Sterling Silver & Fire Opal Stone Ring by L A MH
Located in Geneve, CH
925 Sterling Silver & Fire Opal Stone Ring by L A MH Hand Sculpted Size: 52 EU Materials: 925 sterling silver, 1.6 CT fire opal from Mexico About the Artist Originally from Souther...
Opal, Fire Opal, Sterling Silver
Silvia Furmanovich Dangle Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 18.61 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Miami, FL
That is the reason why fire opals are mainly associated with Mexico and are often called Mexican opals.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
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).