Mexican Opal Ring

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Arts And Crafts Opal

Yellow Gold Retro Orange Mexican Opal Cocktail Ring, Size 6, USA

$2,650

Yellow Gold Retro Orange Mexican Opal Cocktail Ring, Size 6, USA

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Yellow Gold Orange Mexican Opal Ring. The ring features a beautiful Mexican orange opal measuring 14.9 x 10.3mm.

Category

Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$9,900

$1,482

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.

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Fire Opal Ivy ring in patinated silver Statement ring

$16,024Sale Price|50% Off

$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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring

$10,000

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Great Sunflower Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold

$1,888

$1,468

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.

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Mexican Fire Opal with Tsavorite Garnet Ring, Carrot Ring

$450 / item

$45,000

$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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Leda Jewel Co Mexican Cantera Fire Opal Ring

Unavailable

Leda Jewel Co Mexican Cantera Fire Opal Ring

By Leda Jewel Co

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Pear shaped Mexican cantera fire opal ring. Cabochon hand set in a 22K gold bezel, with a sterling silver back and band.

Category

2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Platinum Mexican Opal & Onyx Diamond Ring

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Platinum Mexican Opal & Onyx Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Metal: Platinum Finger Size: 9.25 Gram Weight: 20.9 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: 3 CT Diamond color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Gemstone: Mexican Opal, Onyx Gemst...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Ring

Unavailable

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...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Opal Mexican Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring

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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 ...

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold...

11.04 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Unavailable

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Gold Ring set with a Free-Form Mexican Opal

By Julinda Chia Morgan

Located in Singapore, SG

A dramatic ring featuring a long, free-form Mexican fire opal in a multi-ring design 18K gold setting.

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Minimalist Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Sold

Sold

Sold

CGL Japan Lab Certified 5.22 Carat Mexican Opal Diamond Solitaire Ring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

A 5.22 carat CGL Japan Lab certified Mexican Opal is set along with 1.92 carat of F color VS clarity in this solitaire ring.

Category

2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Beautiful Play of Color Mexican Fire Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Sold

Beautiful Play of Color Mexican Fire Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Suwanee, GA

Beautiful Play of Color Mexican Fire Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Mexican Fire Opal, Orange Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring

Sold

$777Sale Price|30% Off

$3,175 / item

17.40 Carat Natural Ethiopian Opal, Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

17.40 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal, Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Total Natural Opal Weight is: Approx. 6.30 Carats Total Natural Round Diamonds Weight: App...

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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$5,711

Turquoise Diamond Gold Cufflinks, End of 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

These charming cufflinks are set with turquoise cabochons surrounded by rose-cut diamonds. End of 19th Century, French import assay marks. Elegant during daytime or sparkling in the ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

$80,000Sale Price|20% Off

C. Dunaigre 4.79 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

C. Dunaigre 4.79 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring This breathtaking ring showcases a C. Dunaigre-certified 4.79-carat Paraiba tourmaline, a gemstone prized for its electrifyi...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum

AGL Certified 28ct No Heat Purplish Pink Tourmaline & Round Diamond Halo Ring

$49,000

AGL Certified 28ct No Heat Purplish Pink Tourmaline & Round Diamond Halo Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

AGL Certified 28.29 Carat No Heat Pink Tourmaline And Round Cut Diamond Halo in Floral 18K White Gold Ring Shank. The center stone is an impressive 28.29-carat pink tourmaline, oval...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 7 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings

$232,000Sale Price|20% Off

GIA Certified 7 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An impressive and rare 7 carat total weight matched pear shape with a color and clarity of E/F Color VS1/VS2 Clarity all GIA certified by Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA. This exception...

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Mexican Opal Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mexican opal ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 47 vintage or 142 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect mexican opal ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. A mexican opal ring from DGI, Faye Kim and Malpani Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mexican opal ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Mexican Opal Ring?

Prices for a mexican opal ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $88,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,968.

The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design

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).

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.