Opal Gia

Loose Opal

Platinum Opal Necklace

Black Opal Ring 4 Carat

Art Deco Opal And Diamond Ring

Freeform Opal

Blue And Green Opal Pendant

Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Pendant with 18" Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified $8,950 211197 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

$11,990Sale Price|20% Off

$14,850

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 13.74 Carat Opal Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Opal, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 13.74cts square opal with a halo of 19 round diamonds and 19 round rubies set in 18k yellow gold. 18 inch chain.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 8 Carat White Opal With Orange Garnet & Aquamarine Halo Ring

$11,000

GIA Certified 8 Carat White Opal With Orange Garnet & Aquamarine Halo Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

The center features a bezel set 8 carat cabochon-cut white translucent opal with GIA certification. The opal is paired with a halo of 10 round-cut aquamarine stones and 2 oval-cut or...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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W 0.6 in L 1.25 in

19.15 Carat GIA Midnight Black Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

This Opulent Opal Solitaire ring features a 19.15 carat GIA Certified Black Opal possessing every characteristic of an Opal collector's prized Opal!

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Vintage 1970s More Bracelets

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tanzanite and Opal, Diamond Earrings 14 Karat, circa 1985 Dangle

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W 0.34 in L 0.95 in

Tanzanite and Opal, Diamond Earrings 14 Karat, circa 1985 Dangle

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

The earrings are accented with opal inlay cut stones. GIA Gemologist inspected & evaluated

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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring

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GIA Certified Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

GIA Certified Natural Opal & Diamond Halo Dome Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 13.16 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Opal: GIA c...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

GIA Certified 11.11 Carat Australian Black Opal Ruby and Diamond Ring

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L 22 in

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold GIA Opal Rondelle Beads Graduated 22" Strand Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Excellent overall condition. Comes w/ GIA certification for 1 randomly picked opal. Stock Number: MK-49010394 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA GIA Report Number: 223538781...

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.85 Carat Opal Diamond Garnet Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace

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GIA Certified 3.85 Carat Opal Diamond Garnet Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

GIA certified natural semi black (dark gray) custom shape opal with orange, green and blue broad flash.

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Gold 61.40ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Opal & Diamond Pin Brooch Pendant

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H 1.99 in W 1.34 in

14K Gold 44.35ct GIA Cabochon Fiery Opal Marquise & Round Diamond Large Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Condition: Estate statement piece. Comes w/ GIA certification for the opal. Excellent condition and ready to wear!

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New Platinum 6.4ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Fiery Gray Opal Round Diamond Halo Pendant

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H 0.6 in W 0.9 in L 19 in

New Platinum 6.4ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Fiery Gray Opal Round Diamond Halo Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

The pendant features a gorgeous GIA certified gray opal that is 100% natural and weighs exactly 5.19 carats.

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Black Opal and Diamond Statement Ring - GIA

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Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Black Opal and Diamond Statement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Black Opal and Diamond Statement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous art deco black opal ring is crafted in platinum.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

New 18k Gold 46.6ctw GIA Oval Black Opal w/ Diamond Halo Large Pendant Necklace

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H 1.26 in W 0.63 in L 21 in

New 18k Gold 46.6ctw GIA Oval Black Opal w/ Diamond Halo Large Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Comes w/ GIA certification for the opal. Stock Number: EK-330254560-23030104-EY --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA GIA Report Number: 6223712654 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: C...

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

$3,895

L 18 in

Spark 8.23 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Spark Creations

Located in Stamford, CT

From designer Spark, this pendant necklace features a dazzling 8.23ct pear shaped cabochon opal that features a double halo of pink sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds. The fa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

$6,875

Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A large and impressive natural black opal from Australia! It weighs 6.90 carats and has great play-of-color as flashes of blue and green can be seen across the opal which also has a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

1.77ct Fine Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Halo Cocktail Ring

$3,395

1.77ct Fine Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Halo Cocktail Ring

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Fine Natural Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. 1.77ct Total. An exquisite 1.06 carat Australian black opal with top play of colour. Showing bright flashes of r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Platinum

4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring

$2,970

4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in bangkok, TH

A simply Gorgeous 4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old. The star of the show is unquestionably the central Opal - the background colour is...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

$32,000

$325,000

GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

Located in La Jolla, CA

GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...

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20th Century North American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998

$5,161

Size: Small

John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal

$1,923Sale Price / item|44% Off

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...

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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

436.00 Carat Graduated Ethiopian Opal Necklace

$188,500

436.00 Carat Graduated Ethiopian Opal Necklace

Located in New Orleans, LA

Thirty-three monumental Ethiopian opal beads totaling approximately 436.00 carats comprise this mesmerizing necklace. The graduated gems are not only impressive in size, but each exh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Opal

Roberto Cavalli Champagne Sequin Beaded Silk Dress, F/W 2012

$4,021

Roberto Cavalli Champagne Sequin Beaded Silk Dress, F/W 2012

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Paris, Paris

Designed by Roberto Cavalli for the Fall/Winter 2012 collection, this cocktail dress embodies the sensual glamour and meticulous craftsmanship that define the Italian designer’s aest...

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim

$6,800

Size: 40

Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown

$14,995

New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown

By Atelier Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Opal Gia For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact opal gia you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 87 vintage editions and 123 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an opal gia from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an opal gia has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by ANGARA INC., Peter Suchy and Nazarelle are consistently popular. While most can agree that any opal gia from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an opal version from the 156 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for an opal gia, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Opal Gia?

The price for an opal gia starts at $125 and tops out at $645,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,499.

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).