Griffin Winged Dragon Opal Pendant Necklace Antique Belle Epoque Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING BEAUX ARTS BELLE EPOQUE GOLD PENDANT OF A GRIFFIN OR WINGED DRAGON WITH A
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$598
H 0.27 in W 1.43 in L 1.84 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Dragon with Green Jade Donut Pendant
Located in New York, NY
dragon coiled within a green jade donut frame. The dragon is accented with a variety of multi-colored
Coral, Jade, Opal, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragon Eye Opal Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold with White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
and prosperity. Dragon eye opal necklace in 14k yellow gold with white diamond by Selda Jewellery
White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Dragon Eye Opal Ring in 14k Rose Gold with White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
and prosperity. Dragon eye opal ring in 14k Rose gold with white diamond by Selda Jewellery
White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th-Century Silver and Opal Cape Clasp by Louis Wièse
Located in Chicago, IL
unusual in Louis Wièse’s jewelry. The face of a dragon, its opal eyes glimmering, emerges out of the
Opal, Silver
Unavailable
H 3.36 in W 2.48 in L 2.19 in
Oxidized Sterling Silver, 22k & 18k Yellow Gold Dragon Cuff with Colored Stones
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An oxidized sterling silver, 18k and 22k yellow gold dragon cuff set with one 14.46 carat oval
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Dragon Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Dragon Ring. This beautiful ring is
Opal, Yellow Gold
Robert Sorrell Dragons Breath Fire Opal Crystal Bracelet Necklace Earrings Set
By Robert Sorrell
Located in Montreal, QC
Amazing breathtaking Designer Robert Sorrell Original 'Dragon's Breath Fire Opal' Sparkling Crystal
Crystal, Opal, Silver Plate
Vintage Sterling Opal Dragon Ring Size 13
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful dragon ring is sterling silver. It features an oval cut 6x4mm created opal gemstone
Opal, Sterling Silver
Antique Dragons Breath Jelly Opal Art Glass Victorian Groom Gift Cufflinks & Pin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A stunning set of antique jelly opal cufflinks and stick pin in the original box. True antique
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
Michael Kanners Incredible Dragon Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
No detail has been spared in the creation of these fantastic cufflinks. The dragon's head is
Agate, Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
14kt Gold 11 Charm Bracelet Vintage
Located in New York, NY
diamond Red Stone / Seed Pearl Charm Clover Islam Seed Pearl Crescent 13 x 9mm Opal Carved Yellow
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Opal Emerald Amethyst Ruby Dragon Pendant
By Ionescu Design
Located in Santa Fe, NM
"Winter Is Coming" is a flame spitting angry dragon inspired by the epic Game of Thrones books
Emerald, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair in the fabulous...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Poodle Dog King Charles Spaniel Coral Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Art Deco Hand Carved Poodle or King Charles Spaniel Dog Coral Pendant or Charm in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The head of the adorable dog is exqui...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
French Art Nouveau Gold Gargoyle Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful French Art Nouveau Gold Gargoyle or Dragon-Fish Pendant in 18k gold circa 1900. Marked with eagle hallmark for 18k gold and Depose. Wonderful hand hammered matte gold detai...
Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. late 19th - early 20th century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster set. All...
Garnet, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,850
H 1.14 in W 1.25 in
Snake Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Museum Quality Antique Egyptian Revival Snake motif Pendant with a Hand Carved Turquoise Victorian Scarab Swivel Fob. The pendant is 10-12 Karat Gold. The pendant da...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$3,000
H 1.14 in W 0.9 in
Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER AND LILY PAD MOTIF WITH EXQUISITE IRIDESCENT ENAMEL AND ELEGANT NATURAL PEARLS. TH...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,000
H 0.9 in W 1.14 in L 16 in
Art Nouveau Orchid Flower OMC Diamond Enamel Necklace 14k Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A BEAUTIFUL GREEN ENAMEL ORCHID FLOWER WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE FLOWER IS SET IN AN ELEGANT G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century Cabochon Opal Diamond Drop Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Necklace Fiery opals set in 14K yellow gold arranged in a graduating style, with a striking large oval drop at the center. The opals are acc...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Victorian Gem Quality Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1900's Victorian Opal Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Features a Gem Quality 12 x 9mm Oval Cabochon Opal Gemstone 100% Natural Opal Gemstone 14K Yellow...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$37,524
H 4.06 in W 1.5 in L 17.13 in
John Bonnor a Superb Arts & Crafts Gold, Black Opal and Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 15...
Opal, Ruby
Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C. An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved rock crystal scarab (Scarabaeus beetle). In ancient jewelry, the scarab was a sy...
Rock Crystal
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).