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
Victorian gold and turquoise pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an exquisite delicate little pendant. The styling is somewhat exotic, perhaps, Turkish, but it is of European or English manufacture. I suspect The cage like for is of yell...
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Peridot Seed Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian peridot and seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This pretty necklace is designed as a series of flowers and scrolled motifs set with seed pearls and illusion s...
Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$695
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with the most wonderful 1/2 inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnet...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Edwardian Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace 9K Gold - 1909
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid Edwardian antique 9ct gold peridot and pearl necklace made in Birmingham 1909. Distinguished in style and unapologetically Edwardian, this pe...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Belle Epoque Amethyst Festoon Necklace Sterling Silver Antique Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL AND ROUND SHAPE AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A GORGEOUS SCROLL AND BEADED NEC...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional jewelry is a true testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era. Masterfully handcrafted i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face. At its centre lies a compartme...
Gold, Enamel
$1,975
W 3 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Pearl Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 17 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET AND PEARL NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS IN THE CHAIN OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHE...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Victorian Amethyst Lavalier Pendant Necklace Pearl Antique 14K Original 1870's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Amethyst Lavalier Pendant Necklace Seed Pearl Antique 14K Original 1870's Features a Natural Oval Amethyst Gemstone Center Accented by Seed Pearls and 2 French Cut Amet...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mythical One of Kind Statement Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely Fabulous Wide Vintage Mythical Egyptian Revival Bracelet - This one-of-a-kind piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, likely hailing from the 1950s-1960s era, possibly ev...
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
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Brooch, Circa 1900, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th-Century Edwardian era Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Brooch Platinum-Set — In Richard Ogden Case A beautifully executed early 20th-century gem-set brooch, crafted in an ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Moonstone and Diamond Ring of Platinum, Circa 1920s
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s–1930s) pairs the ethereal glow of a moonstone with the brilliance of old European cut diamonds, all set in a refined platinum mounting. The lumino...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Madeleine Albright's Scarab Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Lapis With Book
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a piece of American History with Madeleine Albright's extraordinary monumental Egyptian Revival Scarab Insect Pendant Necklace with Egyptian Hieroglyphics in solid 18 Kara...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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).