New 14k White Gold GIA 6.83ctw Opal w/ Diamond Halo Sideway Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ GIA certification for the opal. Stock Number: MK-190182400 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA GIA Report Number: 6233521922 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Caboch...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k Gold 6.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural white opal that weighs exactly 5.33 carats.
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $19,088 / item
Angara GIA Certified Natural Opal with Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Oval Opal Split Shank Ring with Diamond Halo.
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified Oval 19.55ct Opal Halo Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic GIA Certified Oval Opal Halo NecklaceOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th,...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified 16.84ct Opal Halo Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 5.45 ct Black Opal Twist Rope Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Oval Black Opal Twist Rope Split Shank RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Black Opal is traditional gift for 12th & 14th wedding anniversaries.
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Pear Cabochon Opal W/ Diamond & Emerald Bark Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The large pear cabochon cut opal has been certified by GIA and is neatly prong at an angle, displaying a very attractive size and amazing play of green, orange, and red color through...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.09-Carat White Opal and Diamond Halo in Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.09-carat white opal with a vibrant array of colors.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.09-carat White Opal and Diamond Halo in Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.09-carat white opal with a vibrant array of colors.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Antique French 18k Gold Opal with GIA Ruby & Sapphire VERY Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This VERY long bar pin features unheated sapphires and rubies with an opal center. The come together in an alternating pattern to create this long one of a kind pin.
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA Black Opal Blue Green Play of Colors Pear Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Excellent overall condition! Comes with original GIA certification for the opal. Stock Number: MK-710105513 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2233916046 Shap...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Stone 5.24 cts w Diamonds & Emerald Stones 0.61 cts /GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Boulder Opal Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 27.03 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Opal, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 27.03 carat pear shape opal with a halo of 11 round diamonds and 11 round rubies.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara GIA Certified Natural Opal with Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The vibrant color play of the GIA certified opal makes it a gem of astounding beauty.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Round 2.08 ct Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Bezel-Set Solitaire Round Opal Knife-Edged Shank RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.62 ct Opal Solitaire ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Nature Inspired Bezel-Set Round Opal Solitaire RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone g...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear 7.81 ct Opal Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear Opal Cocktail Ring with ScrollworkOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear-Shaped 16.84 ct Opal Halo Pendant in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 1...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear-Shaped 7.81 ct Opal Halo Pendant in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 1...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 2.08 ct Opal Double Halo Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Opal Double Halo PendantOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 14th, ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 6.44 ct Opal Cocktail Halo Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A GIA certified oval opal is mounted in claw setting on a lustrous split shank.
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Gold GIA 19.49ct Oval Gray Opal Pendant w/ Diamond Sapphire & Emerald Spray
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant features a gorgeous, GIA certified, gray opal that is 100% natural and weighs exactly 19.49 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
New 18k Gold 17.61ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Halo Measurements: 27.30mm (1.07") (north to south) - 24.80mm (0.97") (east to west) Ring Height: 12.95mm rise off the finger Condition: Brand new custom made statement ring w/o tags...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Grey Opal 59.90 carat with Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum /18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified Grey Opal 59.90 carat with Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum and 18k White Gold Large Oval Grey Opal with Diamond Halo Pendant features a GIA certified Large Oval Grey ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 3.82ct Opal Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Oval Opal Ring with Diamond HaloOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th, 1...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.62 ct Opal Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Round Opal Three Stone Ring with Reverse Tapered ShankOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemston...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Art Deco Natural GIA Certified Oval 19.55 ct Opal Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Classic GIA Certified Oval Opal East-West Necklace With HaloOctober Birthstone Pendant for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gif...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Three Stone GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Three Stone GIA Certified Round Opal Knife-Edge Shank RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Nature Inspired Bezel-Set Round Opal Solitaire RingOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone g...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 2.08 ct Opal Halo Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Round Opal Halo Ring with DiamondsOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 12th,...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Halo Ring with Diamond 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Nature Inspired GIA Certified Round Opal Halo Ring with DiamondsOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gi...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Pear-Shaped 16.84 ct Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Opal Ornate Basket Ring with DiamondsOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gif...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval 3.82 ct Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: GIA Certified Oval Opal Ring with Beaded Split ShankOctober Birthstone Ring for Women: Opal is the October birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 1...
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Cert. 5.10 Carat Untreated Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Starburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 5.10 carat natural black opal with no color treatment, displaying vivid full-spectrum play-of-color, set in a four-prong platinum 900 mounting within a starburst single...
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A mesmerizing GIA-certified black opal cocktail ring featuring a vibrant double cabochon displaying rich, earthy flashes of blue and violet fire.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
14K Gold Unheated Burma Ruby, Two Opal & Four Turquoise Brooch W/GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At its center lies a captivating, untreated red ruby sourced from Burma, accompanied by a GIA certification. The ruby's brilliance is highlighted by the surrounding gemstones: two ov...
14k Gold
12.35ct Black Opal & 3.08ct Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The opal is accompanied by a Gubelin and GIA report, natural color, with no indications of color treatment.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Brutalist 14k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Cocktail Ring, 1960s Vintage
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Brutalist Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Boulder Opal Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 5.75, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 7mm Rin...
Opal, Gold, 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).