$17,861Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Vanity case Stone Wood Box wife birthday gift special person wedding gifts
Located in Berlin, DE
An unique 100% handmade Boulder Opal Gemstone in wooden box size of the stone vanity case 168 x
Opal, Brass
Opal Vanity case Stone Wood Box wife birthday gift special person wedding gifts
Located in Berlin, DE
An unique 100% handmade Boulder Opal Gemstone in wooden box size of the stone vanity case 168 x
Opal, Brass
$2,965
H 1 in W 0.72 in L 17.5 in
Platinum Large Free Form Fire Jelly Opal & Diamond Pendant Adjustable Box Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Faceted Free Form Shape- Prong Set - Very Nice Fiery
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$4,680
H 1.89 in W 0.65 in D 0.2 in L 14.18 in
Yaraka Boulder Opal Drop Pendant with Diamond Box Bale in 18K Gold & 14K Collar
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind choker features a great new bale design by Eytan Brandes. Here, his box bale
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,390
W 1.07 in L 7.25 in
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Slide Charm Bracelet with Box Receipt
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 59.0 Grams Stone (2-16x12 mm): Amethyst, garnet, turquoise, pearl, opal, emerald, onyx
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yello...
Antique Fontana boxed 18K gold opal diamond pin brooch
By Fontana
Located in Versailles, FR
presented in an antique red leather box from the renowned French jewelry house, Fontana. It was founded by
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 0.36 in D 0.24 in
Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
natural Opal abdomen. The spider’s symbolism is linked to the webs they weave, representing the creation
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold circa 1880 Boxed
Located in Lancaster , GB
A striking Antique 18ct Gold Opal ring dating from the late-Victorian era Circa 1880. The piece is
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Essence of Elegance: Carved Opal Pendant & Original Box
Located in Wimberley, TX
solid opal into an unbelievable three-dimensional leaf motif walks among that small group. The superb
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Arthur King Bracelet Featuring Opal and Diamond Hidden Wristwatch
By Arthur King
Located in Warrington, PA
Vintage Arthur King Opal & Diamond Bracelet with hidden wrist watch! On the wrist is an outstanding
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Exceptional Rare Piaget Dark Opal Dial Ladies Watch Box & Papers
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
This Piaget wristwatch for women features a stunning dark opal dial pattern that is sure to catch
Opal, 18k Gold
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H 0.82 in W 0.49 in L 18 in
Classic 14k Yellow Gold Opal 0.45ct Diamond Halo Pendant 18" Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White w/ Nice Play Of
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Sepkus 18k Yellow Gold 6.60ct Bezel Opal Diamond Detailed Ring W/ Box
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Crystal Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Play Of
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Alex Sepkus 18k Yellow Gold 6.60ct Bezel Opal Diamond Detailed Ring W/ Box
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Crystal Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Play Of
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter Opal in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Model: Les Must • Material: Gold plated, Opal inlay • Accessories: Original Box & Papers • Year: 1970s
Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond, Enamel + Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
collector's jewelry box. The ring fits a finger size of 7.25 but can easily be resized. The centerpiece
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Ravishing 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 3 ct Opal IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
White Gold with a high quality polish. It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 opal
Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Two-toned Gold, Diamond "Gift Box" w/ Unset Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k gold gift box pendant was crafted in Italy and holds a hidden surprise inside
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, ...
Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts, Italy, 1930s
By Cenedese
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful jewelry box or catchall with glass lid made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box was
Bronze
Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts, Italy, 1930s
By Cenedese
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful jewelry box or catchall with glass lid made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box was
Bronze
Beautiful Jade Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts, Italy, 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful jewelry box or catchall with glass lid made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box was
Bronze
Sold
H 3.75 in Dm 3.63 in
Set of Two Midcentury White Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful jewelry boxes with glass lids made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box
Bronze
Antique Opal and Ruby Shamrock Brooch, 15k Yellow Gold, Boxed
Located in NEWARK, GB
15ct, late Victorian era c1900 It comes in the original antique jewellery box so would make a lovely
Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.97 in W 1.07 in D 1.07 in
Native American Golden Spirit Box #1 in 18k Gold & Opal by Shawn Bluejacket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, vintage Native American hand crafted dresser box. Entitled: "Golden Spirit Box #1" By
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Nouveau Rough-Cut Opal Cabochon Extra Long Hat Pin – Orig Box, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
12 mm rough-cut opal cabochon. Original box included. material: yellow gold plated metal, opal
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Boxed Opal Diamond Brooch 4 Carat Diamond, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
genuine Art Deco Diamond and natural Opal brooch, all set in 18ct White Gold. Each natural Opal is
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fouquet Opal, Diamond and Gold Bracelet in its Original Fitted Box
By Fouquet
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
oval cabachon opals measuring 7.5mm in length and the smaller adjoining links set with opals of 3.5mm
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal and Old Cut Diamond Rose Gold Bangle in Box
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Victorian period bangle. Designed with alternative graduated natural opals and old cut
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.93 in
15 Carat Yellow Gold Crystal Opal and Pearl Edwardian Antique Brooch with Box
Located in Hamilton, AU
a central bee with a solid oval crystal opal forming the body, and round pinkish-red garnet topped
Pearl, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Heart Ring 18 Carat in Original Heart Box, 1908
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This has to be one of the sweetest Edwardian heart Opal and rose cut Diamond rings we have
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Necklace in Box
Located in St Helens, GB
sparkly piece, good colour to opals. Complete in original period tooled leather box. CONDITION ; Very
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
Spectacular Jewel Encrusted Pendant & Original Box
Located in Wimberley, TX
centered old mine cut diamond of an estimated .35 carats, four chevrons each set with four (4) opals and an
Diamond, Ruby, Opal
$4,298Sale Price|50% Off
H 1.85 in W 0.55 in D 0.16 in L 1.34 in
Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Multicolor Australian Stone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold necklace with natural boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 х 1.34 in / 4 х 14 х 34 mm opal weight - 32 carats pendant weight - 10.79 ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$181,641
W 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Big Opal Boulder Australian Fine gemstone Freeform 47 ct Neon Blue SSEF cert
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Spectacular in size, color, shape and exhibiting a full rainbow of colors, this 47.50-carat free shap...
Opal
9 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 9 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 5.5 Oval Natural Opal A classic, Cocktail ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Size of the opal...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in 14 Karat Gold. The extraordinary opal is 1 3/8 inches tall and is 7/8 inch wide. T...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, 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
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
6 Carat Ethiopian Opal in "Crunchy" 18K Gold East-West Solitaire Bezel Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A gorgeous Ethiopian opal with yellow and blue body color shows fiery sparks of red and green and, like all good opals, looks different from every angle. Eytan set it horizontally i...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
35 Carat Orange Ethiopian Opal in Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The body color of this huge Ethiopian opal is sort of a pastel orange, but green, yellow and red flashes abound. The entire effect changes in every lighting situation. Even in indi...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$42,383Sale Price|41% Off
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
One of a kind piece - Black Opal "Phoenix" bird carved by Daniela L`Abbate, world champion of Opal carving opal origin - Australia opal weight - 68.85 carats opal measurements - 0.3...
Opal, Black Opal
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Tiara Necklace, Circa 1900, 45.62 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and silver-upon-gold tiara necklace, set with Edwardian cut and old cut diamonds, in silver millegrain edged rub over settings and old-cut diamonds grain set folia...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Renato Balestra
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
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).