Blue-Green Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Australian opal weighing 5.17 carats takes center stage. It has great play of color as
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Magnificent Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
magnificent Coober Pedy Australian crystal opal . This wonderful Australian Opal have a kaleidoscope of
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
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Oval Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian opal . Ring size US 6 1/2 - EU 53 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel setting dimension
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. It is a classic blue
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
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
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$4,179Sale Price|50% Off
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
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
As good as it gets! This is a fine example of Australian opal; being a boulder opal or black opal
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,596Sale Price|50% Off
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
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
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
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,656Sale Price|50% 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
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,179Sale Price|50% Off
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
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
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Cocktail Ring with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 24 Prong-set diamonds totaling
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Ring, 2.80ct, 4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Ring, 2.80ct, 4g Ladies Australian crystal opal ring with 14k
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,567Sale Price|50% Off
Boulder Opal Gold Ring Engagement fantasy style Elf Australian opal
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
An opal ring from timeless Magic forest collection: Unisex Boulder Opal in 14K yellow gold ring
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Australian Black Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and unique Australian opal which is both a black and crystal opal at the same time! It
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
4.92 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful Australian Opal and Diamond ring features a spectacular 4.92 carat Lightening Ridge
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Australian Black Crystal Opal Cocktail Ring
By Morphee
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
This 28.40ct Crystal Black Australian opal is a mesmerizing marvel of nature, possessing a rare
Aquamarine, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Paraiba, 18k Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Australian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This ring is rich with color juxtaposition. The vibrant cool tones flashing from the opal
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.60 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
spark conversation wherever you go. At its heart lies a captivating 4.60 CT Australian Black Opal. Its
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Natural Australian Opal Victorian Style 18K Diamond Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
a stunning 7.2ct natural Australian black opal. Boasting mesmerizing blue-green hues that mimic
Diamond, Opal
3.67 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb true gem quality Australian black opal takes center stage. The gem opal weighs 3.67 carats
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
9.30 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful gem Australian opal takes center stage of this well-made platinum ring. It weighs an
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Australian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Australian Opal & Diamond Ring Ladies Austrialian opal and diamond ring
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Gold Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,985Sale Price|50% Off
Boulder Opal ring silver Unisex Gift for girlfriend Genuine Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural Boulder Opal Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.16 x
Opal, Silver
$3,582Sale Price|50% Off
Blue Australian Opal Silver Ring Lightning thunderstorm Blue Opal Jewelry 3ct
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural bright Blue Lightning Opal of 3.04 carat Opal origin - Australia Opal
Opal, Silver
C1910 18K Lightening Ridge Australian Single Stone Peacock Feather Opal Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
, comes in every color of the rainbow. Australia is the heart of the world’s opal mining industry, home
Opal, 18k Gold
Platinum PT900 Australian Opal And Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Platinum Australian Opal And Diamond Dress Ring This stunning dress ring features a beautifully
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$591Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Scratched Silver Ring Natural Australian Gemstone gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant sterling silver ring features a natural dark opal sourced from Australia, renowned
Opal, Silver
$895Sale Price|50% Off
Dark Opal Ring silver Australian Multicolor Opalescence Wedding gift wife opals
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Dark Opal opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.39 in / 9
Opal, Silver, Steel
$14,328Sale Price|50% Off
Australian Black Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring Ink Blue opal jewelry gift
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural 18K yellow gold ring centered with a remarkable natural Australian Ink Opal
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive black opal from Australia! It weighs 17.39 carats and has great play-of
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
One Large Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal (with some crazing) - 33x22mm 38 Diamond- .10 pts each Total Diamond: 3.8 Ct Size: 9.25
Opal, White Gold
A Magnificent 11.71ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply stunning 11.71ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Ring 5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold, opal, and diamond ring. Tests 59% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,256Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century Freeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-centuryFreeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.79 ct Platinum Natural Australian Opal & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Australian Opal as its centerpiece. The opal’s vibrant play of color is beautifully enhanced by four radiant
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Magnificent 16.75ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous 16.75ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Blu Opal Doublette 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
The pebble ring is a very nice iridescent blu fire Australian opal, brushed gold gr.11,10. Modern
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A luminous Australian opal measuring approximately 3.00 carats, with iridescent hues of blue, green
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Australian Opal Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The Australian boulder opal makes you want to sink into the rich pools of peacock tones. The 18kt
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Hart Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian opal from Coober Pedy mine . Ring size US 6 3/4 - EU 54 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k 1.66 Carat Australian Opal Halo Ring, Cocktail Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Oval Australian opal set on basket-like cluster design. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Australian
Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Dalben Lightning Ridge Australian Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
magnificent Lightning Ridge Australian opal . The Lightning Ridge Australian crystal Opal have pink, green
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Golden Dahlia – Fire Opal & Australian Opal Floral Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Y
Located in Suwanee, GA
Golden Dahlia – Fire Opal & Australian Opal Floral Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal. (Size 8.50)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal. (Size 8.50) New Gender: Ladies. Ring Size: 8.50 U.S
Opal, Yellow Gold
7.67 Carat Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum made ring featuring a fine Australian crystal opal weighing an impressive 7.67
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Opal Gold Ring Genuine Australian special person gift opal wedding anniversary
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring has a majestic Boulder Opal in a sublime White Gold body that has a medieval structured
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.75 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring featuring a 1.75-carat oval black opal. The opal displays a vibrant rainbow of
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
$28,656Sale Price|50% Off
Opal 18K Gold Ring Natural Australian Opal Diamonds gem report engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking ring centers on a vibrant natural Australian opal, a gemstone celebrated for its
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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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