Mens Opal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Agate, Amazonite, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Natural ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Agate, Amazonite, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Natural ...
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Amazonite, Carnelian, Onyx, Opal, Natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern More Jewelry
Opal, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s More Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern More Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Cufflinks
Opal, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cufflinks
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cufflinks
Opal, Base Metal
2010s American Cufflinks
Opal, Base Metal
2010s American Cufflinks
Opal, Base Metal
2010s American Cufflinks
Opal, Base Metal
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cufflinks
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Swedish Retro Signet Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Band Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Labradorite, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Signet Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings
Jasper, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Colombian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mens Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mens Opal?
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).