$1,142
H 1.8 in W 0.98 in D 0.12 in L 1.38 in
Opal Carving Silver Fish Pendant Natural violet Vintage Gemstone gift wife
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Opal carving in shape of Fish opal origin - Australia opal measurements
Opal, Silver
$6,682
W 0.63 in D 0.24 in L 0.8 in
Natural 11.94 Ct Australian Crystal Nautilus opal carving mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 11.94 Ct Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a nautilus shell, is a truly
Crystal, Opal
$13,258
W 0.5 in D 0.28 in L 1.03 in
Natural 9.47 Ct Australian crystal conch-shell opal carving mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 9.47 Ct Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a conch shell, is a truly
Crystal, Opal
$84,153
W 1.18 in D 0.39 in L 2.64 in
Black Opal Phoenix bird Carving for necklace Cobalt Blue 68 carats
Located in Berlin, DE
carving opal origin - Australia opal weight - 68.85 carats opal measurements - 0.39 х 1.18 х 2.64 in / 10
Opal, Black Opal
GIA Certified Large Carved Opal Rose Gold Frame Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved opal pendant and necklace. Intricate blue green opal carvings of a woman in flowing
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,985
W 1.75 in L 2 in
60s Vintage Carved Opal Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal cameo pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,500
Australian Opal Duck Carving
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Description & Details Opal has been revered for millennia for its brilliant colors and in many
$17,750
H 0.86 in W 3.12 in L 14.51 in
Vintage Carved Opal 4.80ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 'Opal carving by ALFRED POCOCK, Fabergé c1950'*. The clasp ring loop is hallmarked with the
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
elevating opal carving to an art form of sculptural subtlety. Despite his profound influence on gem carving
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Australian Opal Parrot Carving - Created by Gerg Moser
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Andamooka Opal. In 1954, when Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia on her first authorized state trip, the
Opal
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Detailed Carving of Lady's Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Detailed Carving of Lady's Bust Length: 20mm Thickness: 5mm Weight
Opal
$1,202
H 1.61 in W 0.98 in D 0.12 in L 1.1 in
Vintage Opal Silver Pendant Natural Australian Carving Gemstone Unisex fish
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.98 x 1.1 in
Opal, Silver
One-Of-A-Kind Yellow Gold Opal Fish Carving Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handmade one-of-a-kind 14 karat yellow gold ring featuring an opal fish carving. The opal weighs
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,500
W 1.9 in L 2.5 in
Australian White Opal Turquoise Ruby Emerald Gold Egyptian-Style Carving Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece of art made of a natural piece of Australian white opal. It is hand carved
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Vintage Style Carving Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A natural opals, each stone radiating an ethereal play of color. The opals are set in an elegant
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,950Sale Price|35% Off
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary
Opal
50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Australian Opal: The carving is executed in genuine Australian opal, displaying a soft, milky body color with
Onyx, Opal
$4,165
W 0.67 in D 0.18 in L 0.67 in
Natural 5.59 Ct Carved Fossilised Opal carved Flower mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
pieces deserving of expert carving. Owning this opal is not just an opportunity to acquire a unique
Crystal, Opal
$8,776
W 1.21 in D 0.34 in L 1.21 in
Natural solid 21.67 Ct Crystal Starfish Australian Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
starfish carving, captivates connoisseurs with its vibrant purple glow. Mined at Sue’s Russells opal mine
Crystal, Opal
$1,785
W 0.83 in D 0.12 in L 0.6 in
Natural 5.10 Ct Australian Opal Crystal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
and transparent gem-quality pieces deserving of expert carving. Owning this opal is not just an
Crystal, Opal
$11,613
W 0.79 in D 0.13 in L 0.65 in
Natural 5.53 Ct Australian Gem Opal Crystal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 5.53 Ct natural Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a pair of butterfly wings
Opal, Crystal
Unavailable
H 1.33 in W 1.15 in
Natural Australian 16.88ct Boulder Opal and Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
A perfect example of European opal carving expertise, "Roses Are Blue" opal pendant is crafted from
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
W 1.6 in L 2.7 in
Carved Opal "Mother and Child" Brooch or Pendant in 14 Karat Gold and Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
. Such carvings are rare today because opal is a relatively soft stone, and 100 years of abrasion makes
Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Opal Necklace with Hand Carved Fish Pendant
By Fred for Lyppens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A double opal bead necklace centrally set with an opal fish carving, surrounded by a golden
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Bird In My Head
Located in Istanbul, 34
Bird In My Head Agate and Opal Stone Carving
Stone
Sold
W 0.79 in D 0.02 in L 7.88 in
Natural Opal Carving Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphire and Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and Chic Opal carving necklace/pendant set in 18k gold with sapphires, ruby and
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Sold
W 0.85 in D 0.41 in L 1.2 in
8.19ct Australian Opal Carved Lady with Diamond Halo Convertible Pendant Brooch
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 8.19ct Australian Opal Carving with Diamond Halo Convertible Pendant Brooch Platinum 18K Gold 10g
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Large Impressive Opal Puma Carving Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large matrix opal from Andamooka, Australia carved depicting a puma, with a substantial amount of
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.61 in D 0.39 in L 20 in
Vintage Large Oval 14k Gold Pendant Necklace w/ Carved Opal Cameo & Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Opal - Carving - Prong Set - White Base w/ Outstanding Blue, Red, and Green Play - 37.78x25.24mm
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heinz Postler Brazilian Opal Owl Carving, 1655 Carats, Idar-Oberstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Depicting a majestic snowy owl against a wooded landscape, this beautiful carving evokes a magical
Opal
18 Karat White Gold Blue Opal Butterfly Carving Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold blue opal butterfly carving diamond pendant necklace This blue opal butterfly
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Boulder Opal Owl C.1970s
Located in New York, NY
fiercely intelligent creature than through the carving of boulder opal. The second most valuable type of
Opal, 14k Gold
Lucien Gaillard French Art Nouveau Horn and Opal Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
has 8 cabochon opals decorating the thistle motif carving. Circa 1900. The making of Art Nouveau
Opal
Sold
W 0.95 in L 1.19 in
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Skull Brooch and Pendant with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal skull carving 39 cts approx Champagne diamonds 0,25
Brown Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 19 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
"Together Forever, " an Opal Carving by Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Together Forever" is an opal sculpture created by Shona artists Tendai Marowa and Stanley Chideu
Precious Stone
Custom 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Flower Carving Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handmade one-of-a-kind 14 karat yellow gold ring featuring an opal flower carving. The opal weighs
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
all – opal, which was to become his trademark. Carving opal is a hazardous undertaking to say the
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
"Isla Mujeres" black opal ring is built around a translucent opal carving (13.37ct) held up by the
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Carved Opal Great Dane Dog Head Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
in height. Really nice detailing in the opal carving.
Opal, 14k Gold
Hermes Birkin 40 Crocodile Shiny Porosus Red Bag with Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40 Red with Diamonds 18 k white gold. Comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette,locker. Great condition. Original hermes diamonds not aftermarket. No CITES.
Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW 68337
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68337 One of one! From Karl Lagerfeld's 95/96 Fall Runway show is this Chanel 1995 Vintage Holographic Green Vanity Case Bag 24k GHW. An "if you know you know" moment -...
$16,800Sale Price|52% Off
GIA 3.45 Ct 18K White Gold Natural No Oiled Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
**GIA 18K 3.75 Ct No Oiled Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring** A GIA-certified natural no oiled Emerald as the center stone weighing 3.45 ct surrounded by natural fan...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
AlexanderMcQueen HandCutSilkChiffon UniquelyDrapedWool Black Gown Dress, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$17,660Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by Galliano Samourai Limited Edition bag NWOT
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Capri, IT
Christian Dior by Galliano Samourai Limited Edition bag NWOT Christian Dior grey croco leather samourai handle bag NWOT totally made with grey croco leather and bakelite hardware Des...
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk Handmade in Japan Floor length Pale peach with coloured print Comes with a blush pink silk ribbon that gives you the option to wear this open o...
$14,735
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress with Gold Chain Halter - Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
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).