Opal Diamond Surround
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s English Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s English Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 9k Gold...
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian High Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Irish Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Spanish Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
Vintage 1950s Italian Collectible Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Opal Diamond Surround For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Opal Diamond Surround?
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).








