Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.58 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.16 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate
Opal, Gold
Dalben Light Blue Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
navette shape Australian Boulder Opal . Ring size 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable . Bezel setting dimension
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Opal Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Carat Weight: 0.80 carats Condition: Preowned, Excellent Stamped: "14k" Opal Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.0 Ct Opal Five Stone 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 5 oval cabochon cut natural opal totaling approx 2.00 ct (3.7 x
Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 22K Antique Original 1874 London
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1874 Victorian Black Opal Diamond 22K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous cocktail ring features a stunning 1.28 carat black opal set in platinum with
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
4.07 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 4.07 carat oval lightening ridge black opal displaying a phenomenal
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Fire Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Fire Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring Diamond - 0.33 CTS Fire Opal - 1.1 CTS
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.7ctw Green Play Of Color Opal Trillion Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gray Base / Very Nice
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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. It has a rich
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Opal Silver Ring Multicolor Magic Forest Natural Australian
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.55
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage opal diamond 14k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating vintage cluster ring centers on a mesmerizing cabochon cut opal measuring
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring, featuring one prong set oval cabochon opal weighing approx
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Ring Gold Engagement Jewelry Australian Valentine's Day Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Yellow 14K gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5.55ct Opal, Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring set in Platinum
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Presenting a 5.55ct Opal and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail or Engagement Ring, meticulously crafted in
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Opal and 22 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Superb art deco opal is set in 22ct yellow & white gold. The glossy and colourful stone is set
Opal, Gold
4.32 Carat Gem Fire Opal Diamond Platinum & Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem fire opal takes center stage. It weighs 4.32 carats and has a super gemmy vivid orange
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals. the opals
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.02 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections. This stunning vintage opal
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Large Opal Rectangular Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: opal rectangular cab 14.2 x 6.6 mm *opal is chipped Ring Size 4.25 Rise Off Of Finger
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Opal and Diamond Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined antique ring, featuring two white opals flanked by rose cut diamonds, all mounted in 10k
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold
4.83 Carat Superb Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply stunning gorgeous Australian crystal opal takes center stage of this platinum made ring
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural Black Opal 2.53 ct and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Black Opal 2.53 ct and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Natural Black Opal Ring features
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Oval Milky White Cabochon Agate Chalcedony Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
At its heart lies a mesmerizing white chalcedony, expertly cut in a cabochon style, radiating a
Agate, Opal, Gold
8.59 Carat “Disco Ball” Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
around the opal. Hand-fabricated in platinum, dance the night away with this piece by your side. Ring
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Opal Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 10.5 x 13.0 mm bezel set in platinum-topped
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Wonderful Platinum 7.52ctw Fiery Jelly Opal w/ Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Jelly Like Clear
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dark Opal Pink Sapphires gold ring Engagement Azalea Flower
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
of the ring - 7.75 US opal measurements - 0.24 х 0.35 in / 6 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.60 carats
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 50pts and a shimmering opal at the
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Natural Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.92 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Opal, White Topaz Total
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, American, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage opal and diamond ring. Set with one oval cabochon natural white opal in an open back four
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal 5-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a five-stone arrangement of opal cabochons, each
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.68 Carat Opal and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive feature claw-set 0.68ct cabochon cut opal. The tapering ring shoulders are ornamented with groove
Opal, Yellow Gold
7.14 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This spectacular Lightening Ridge Black Opal and Diamond ring features a 7.14 carat total weight
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold
Big Australian Neon Opal Silver Ring Medusa Gorgon Iridescent
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural freeform Neon Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.39 x
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Opal & Moonstone Foliage Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Nice Play
Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3.68ct High Quality Fire Orange Opal Diamond Dual Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Fire Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Deep Orange Color - Very
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum 11.05ctw Large Orange Fiery Jelly Opal w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Orange Color w
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum Colorful Jelly Opal & Trillion cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring Size 4.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Play of
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Fine Natural 16.4 ct. Fire Opal and Platinum Antique Ring, c. 1915.
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine high cabochon fire opal weighing 16.4 cts., set in an antique platinum ring, c. 1915. This
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Platinum 3.43ctw Oval Fiery Jelly Opal w/ Diamond Statement Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Clear w/ Amazing Fiery
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 5 Carat Fire Opal East-West Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Century Year: 1970 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Australian Opal Carat Weight: 5.00 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Yellow Gold Ring and Australian Coober Pedy Opal
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold ring with a magnificent oval cabochon solid
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Black Opal 3.77 carats and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Black Opal 3.77 carats and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Natural Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.92 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Opal, White Topaz Total
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.62 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.626 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.98 Carat Diamonds made in
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous natural oval Opal Ring with two Diamonds of stunning beauty. The gorgeous Opal
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 60pts and a shimmering opal at the
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1.48 Carat Opal and 3.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.48 carat opal and 3.03 carat diamond, platinum ring; part
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Opal Diamond Flower Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Ring with four gorgeous natural oval Opal gems of incredible
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.48ctw Oval Orange Jelly Opal Bageutte & Round Diamond Modern Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Orange Color w/ Nice
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Solitaire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful solitaire ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.81 Carat; Sterling Silver Tarnish
Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Freeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Freeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This Mid-Century ring is crafted in
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Gold Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Iridescent Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Australian Opal and Emerald Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 0.45 carat Australian opal as the
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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