Australian Precious Opal Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind. 18K yellow gold ring with natural Opal Opal origin - Australia weight of the opal - carat opal measurements - 5 х 10 mm weight of the ring - 3.9 grams ring size - 7.7...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,656Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Opal & Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Solid Opal & Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Australian Opal Silver Ring Rd Blue Green Opal Solitare Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
The Australian Black Opal Silver Ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that beautifully showcases the splendor of natural opal.
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large white Australian opal takes center stage weighing in at 11.67 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Boulder Opal Silver Ring Australian Opal Wedding Anniversary Statement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver ring with natural free form shape Boulder Opal Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x 0.47 in / 8 х 12 mm ring weight - 7.6 grams ring si...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum ring featuring a 3.28 carat Australian crystal opal.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Modern Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern styled platinum ring featuring a 1.15 carat Australian black opal with excellent play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine boulder opal from Australia with excellent play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum made ring featuring a 2.95 carat natural Australian opal.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and natural opal from Australia. It weighs 5.91 carats and has excellent play of color.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and natural Australian opal takes center stage of this lovely platinum made ring.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 0.97 carats of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds which surround the center opal. Hand-fabricated in platinum. Ring Size 6.50
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$10,531Sale Price|40% Off
Dark Opal White Gold Engagement Ring Australian Opal gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Dark Opal with bright opalescence opal origin - Australia opal weight - 1.55 carats stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm ring weight - 3.5...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-fabricated in platinum, a large and fine opal ring. Ring Size 7
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Pink Opal ring Neon opal natural opal australian wedding anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Pink opalescence fine quality Opal ring in silver ring size - 8.5 US / 18.5 diameter / N 18 / 58 circumference weight of the Opal 6.53 ct gemstone origin - Australia stone measureme...
Opal, Silver
Dalben Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 3,4 carat bezel-set lovely Australian Lightning Ridge Opal .
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Australian black opal and diamond ring. This is a natural black opal weighing .45cts and measuring about 7.7mm x 5.5mm.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Fine Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally fine natural Australian opal takes center stage of this platinum made ring.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Boulder Opal Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish gold ring featuring a fine 8.09 carat Australian opal!
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Opal Diamond ring 14KT gold RARE natural opal
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Real Australian Opal Diamond ring, this is a rare Australian opal, it has no duplets.
Opal, 14k Gold
Black Australian Opal Silver Ring 1.01ct Engagement Natural Opal certificate
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural (very beautiful) Black Opal, tone N1, on scale of brightness - vivid Opal origin - Australia weight of Opal - 1.01 carat color of opalescence - neon blue, g...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Australian White Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious natural Australian opal that shows every color from red, blue, green all the way to violet and orange.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,029 / item
14K Rose Gold Australian Opal Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning Antique Style 14K Rose Gold ring set with five 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16" inches) Fiery AAA Quality Opals in a stunning solid 14K Rose Gold setting with carving on the sho...
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive ring featuring a natural black opal from Australia!
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Large boulder opal ring unisex Polychrome Purple Australian opal
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.43 x 0.79 in / 4 х 11 х 20 mm stone weight - 12.10 carats ring size - 9 US ring weig...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive platinum cocktail ring featuring a natural Australian black opal! The opal weighs 4.60 carats and has great play of color as flashes of greens and blues dance ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia. It weighs 7.79 carats and has excellent play-of-color and fantastic brightness.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive cocktail ring featuring a fine and gemmy Australian black opal!
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
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 ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional natural Australian black opal weighing 1.99 carats takes center stage!
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Gem Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This tremendous ring is the first and last cocktail ring you will ever want to own. A remarkable 12.28 carat black opal surrounded by 4.16 carats of round cut diamonds and a trillion...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Ocean Blue Opal Ring Gold Australian Blue Opal Statement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Boulder Opal 18K white gold and blackened silver ring Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.51 х 1.06 in / 13 х 27 mm ring weight - 40 grams ring size - 8.5 US We shi...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Gem Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The play-of-color of this Australian black opal is one of the finest. Bright gemmy flashes of reds, blues, and greens dance across the stone as light hits it.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dark Blue Opal Silver Ring Genuine Opal Natural Australian Precious Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking ring features a dark natural Australian Opal displaying an intense blue opalescence and a refined pinfire pattern.
Opal, Silver
$3,365Sale Price|40% Off
Dark Opal Ring silver Australian Natural Opalescence Wedding gift opals
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Dark Opal opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.39 in / 9 х 10 mm stone weight - 1.5 carats ring weight - 6.16 grams ring size - 9 US
Opal, Silver, Steel
6.50ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring - Magnificent!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary 6.50vt Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
8.62 Carat Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The crazing does not affect the durability or the opal at all. Hand-fabricated in platinum, this fine Australian opal ring is ready to be yours.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and stylish ring featuring a 1.30 carat black opal from Australia, Lighting Ridge area.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Big Black Opal Silver Ring Deep Blue Natural Australian Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural bright Black Opal ring size - 8.5 US / 58 EU / Q½ UK / 18.5 mm weight of the Opal - 8.20 ct gemstone origin - Australia stone measurements - 13 х 16 mm...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Blue-Green Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Australian opal weighing 5.17 carats takes center stage.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing ring with a 7,7 carat bezel-set cushion cut green and light blue Australian Boulder Opal .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.57 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking and contemporary ring featuring a 2.57 carat black opal. It displays a captivating rainbow color with a smooth cabochon cut. Accentuated by 1.00 carat of round and baguett...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Dalben Magnificent Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 10,35 carat bezel-set oval shape magnificent Coober Pedy Australian crystal opal .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fine Australian Opal Diamond Spiral Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A mesmerizing fine natural Australian opal takes center stage. It weighs 3.92 carats and has amazing play-of-color, every color in the rainbow can be seen across the stone!
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum cocktail ring featuring a 4.51 carat Australian black opal.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large fine crystal opal from Australia weighing 5.97 carats. It has fantastic play-of-color as big bright flashes of green, blue, yellow roll across the stone.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Gem Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem quality example of a fine Australian opal. Most likely from a mine in Lightning Ridge, this opal has excellent play of color with bright flashes of predominantly green a...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Oval Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 1,5 carat bezel-set oval shape Australian opal .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a fine example of Australian opal; being a boulder opal or black opal this piece has fantastic play of color and pattern.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Large Australian Neon Opal Silver Engagement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural freeform Neon Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.39 x 0.51 x 0.98 in / 10 х 13 х 25 mm opal weight - 20.10 carats ring size - 7.5 US (we can...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,468Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Neon Blue Australian Engagement ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 5.93 carats stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.35 х 0.51 in / 6 х 9 х 13 mm ring weight - 4.53 grams rin...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,476Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Neon Blue Australian Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 5.93 carats stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.35 х 0.51 in / 6 х 9 х 13 mm ring weight - 4.53 grams rin...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Australian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful 14-karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking black Australian triplet opal as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dalben Australian Opal Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal band ring with 6 Australian Opals and 24 white rose cut Diamonds weighing 0,320 carats mounted in 18 kt warm white gold.
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US (this ring m...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Dalben Australian Opal Diamond Gold Millerighe Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal ring with an Australian Opal weight 3,58 carat and 18 white round brillant cut Diamonds weight 0,51 carats mounted in 18 kt "millerighe" handmade engraved white g...
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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