Dalben Rectangular Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
- pink Australian Boulder Opal . The opal changes colors from pink and green with different light and
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,499Sale Price|55% Off
Big Black Opal Silver Ring Unusual Pattern Australian gift Opal wedding 9.5 US
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and bold ring features a natural Australian black opal with an intriguing pattern
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Australian Opal & Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the elegance of this stunning Australian Opal and Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring, a
Platinum
Blue-Green Australian Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning ring featuring a fine Australian opal weighing 5.66 carats. It shows excellent play of
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Rainbow Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal . The stone rainbow colors continuosly change with the different light from deep
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$1,022Sale Price|55% Off
Australian Opal Silver Ring Fine Quality Dark Opal Jewelry gift special person
Located in Berlin, DE
A bright and lively natural Australian Opal set in 925 solid sterling silver - a petite but
Opal, Silver
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Australian Black opal centre surrounded by a double halo of rainbow sapphires including yellow, orange Ceylon
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gol...
12.5ct Solid Australian Blue Pink Boulder Opal Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold Handmade
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking custom-made ring featuring a spectacular 12.5ct solid Australian boulder opal, set in 9ct
Opal, Yellow Gold
Periwinkle Australian Opal 22 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Lilac / Periwinkle Blue Opal and 22k yellow gold bezel stackable artisan ring. Opal ring is size US
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.79 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very fine and beautifully shaped black Australian opal takes center stage. It weighs 6.79 carats
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.11 Carat Fine Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliance and sparkle to the ring. Hand-fabricated in platinum, a fine Australian black opal ring ready to
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Classic Three Stone Australian Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Petite Australian Solid Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.27 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive cocktail ring featuring a natural Australian black opal weighing 9.27 carats
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3.50ct Oval Australian Solid Opal & Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 18K White Gold, the ring is centrally set with a magnificent Australian Solid Opal
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
12.30 Ct Australian Opal Diamond Large Solitaire ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Impressive Opal and Diamond ring, 1960 ca Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold in a
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 24k Yellow Gold 3.10ct Australian Opal Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in rich 24k yellow gold and features a 3.10 carat Australian opal set
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.07 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 4.07 carat oval lightening ridge black opal displaying a phenomenal
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum, GIA Certified
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum Australian Black Opal and
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.77ct Fine Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Halo Cocktail Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. 1.77ct Total. An exquisite
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Platinum
10.60 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, fine, and impressive black opal weighing 10.60 carats takes center stage. It has fantastic
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
7.14 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This spectacular Lightening Ridge Black Opal and Diamond ring features a 7.14 carat total weight
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Solid Black Opal Domed Signet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Size S / 9.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Astonishing 9ct rose gold signet ring featuring an Australian solid black opal displaying vibrant
Black Opal, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$8,613Sale Price|55% Off
Opal Ring Gold Engagement Jewelry Australian Valentine's Day Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Yellow 14K gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Australian Solid Crystal Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 10K Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This stunning ornate design vintage opal ring is set with six beautiful and bright pear-shaped
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,314Sale Price|55% Off
Green Opal Silver Ring Natural Australian Gemstone christmas gift
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural ring showcasing a natural Australian opal of 0.51 × 0.63 in (13 × 16 mm
Opal, Silver
Halo Diamond Platinum 4.39 Carat Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Black Opal 4.39 Carats. 24 Round Diamonds F-G Color SI1 Clarity 0.52 Carats. Featuring an
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$5,328Sale Price|55% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring in 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twin Flame Ring – Australian Opal & Fire Opal Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Twin Flame Ring – Australian Opal & Fire Opal Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold. Design Idea: I have
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.16ct Australian Multicolor Opal with 0.62ctw Diamond Halo Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This ring features a 2.16ct multicolor Lightning Ridge Australian opal, surrounded by a diamond
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Australian Opal and Rose-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This late Victorian/early Edwardian-era cocktail ring features a natural oval Australian opal
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Oval-Cab Australian Opal with Fire Opal 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-Cab Australian Opal 1 pcs 0.77 carat, Fire Opal
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,176Sale Price|55% Off
Big Blue Opal Silver Ring Natural Statement Australian Dark Opal Jewellery 9 US
Located in Berlin, DE
This large contemporary ring features a natural 15-carat Australian blue Opal, set in a sculptural
Opal, Silver
14K White Gold Australian .86ct Black Opal Ring size 5.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold Australian black opal ring. This is a natural earth mined black opal weighing .86cts
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14CT White Gold Australian Opal And Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14CT White Gold Australian Opal And Diamond Cocktail Ring This stunning cocktail ring features a
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dalben Flat Hart Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian opal . Ring size US 6 3/4 - EU 54 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel setting dimension
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Australian Opal “Double-Color” Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Australian Opal “Double-Color” Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring A very unique Australian opal
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian white opal antique engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
untreated. Large Australian white opal gemstone engagement ring 18k yellow gold Hallmarked The ring can
Opal, Yellow Gold
4.83 Carat Superb Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply stunning gorgeous Australian crystal opal takes center stage of this platinum made ring
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Natural Australian Opal Pearl Yellow Gold Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous and timeless, this 14kt Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal Estate Ring is a captivating
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
magnificent Queensland mine Australian boulder opal . The Australian Boulder Opal have deep blue and green
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Lightning Ridge Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
magnificent Lightning Ridge Australian crystal opal . The Lightning Ridge Australian Opal have blue and green
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,230Sale Price|55% Off
Large Opal Silver Ring Multicolor Magic Forest Natural Australian
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.55
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
You Are in My Heart - Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian opals and sparkling diamonds, all gracefully set in luxurious 14k yellow gold. Free Domestic USPS
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous 4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old
Dalben Big Oval Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal. The opal has pastel light blue-green colors with some pink waves. Ring size 7 1/4
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Yellow Gold Ring and Australian Coober Pedy Opal
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Crystal Opal weight 9,94 carats from Coober Pedy mines area . The opal has wonderful blue green
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,145Sale Price|55% Off
Big Australian Neon Opal Silver Ring Medusa Gorgon Iridescent
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
Australian Boulder Opal 22 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Australian Boulder Opal and solid 22k hand forged yellow gold solitaire cocktail ring with a split
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.37 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Australian black opal weighing 1.37 carats takes center stage in this lovely ring band
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,960Sale Price|55% Off
Large Black Opal Silver Ring Colorful Australian Gemstone Mens ring vintage gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
$1,884Sale Price|55% Off
Large Black Opal Silver ring Neon Blue Australian Gemstone Gift Mens ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Estate Platinum Cabochon Green & Australian Opal Emerald Cocktail Ring 20.52ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
saturated green opal cabochon and encircled by a precise arrangement of natural Australian opals exhibiting
Emerald, Opal, Platinum
12K Yellow Gold 4.82 carat Australian Opal Ring size 5.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
12K yellow gold ring featuring a large oval cabochon cut Australian opal. The genuine natural opal
Opal, Yellow Gold
10K and 14K Antique 1.98 carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 10K yellow gold 1.98 carat opal ring with a new 14K yellow gold head. The genuine natural
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,840Sale Price|55% Off
Aura Opal 18K Gold Ring Australian Fine Sunset Gemstone Gabilo opal wedding gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Aura ring with natural Australian Opal in 18K white gold opal origin - Australia ring size - 9 US
Opal, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.10ct Natural Australia Opal Diamonds Ring 14kt Gold #12430
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct Natural Opal Ring. 4.4 x 4.1mm Natural Side diamonds: .06ct H-color Si-1 clarity. 14kt
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
7.78 Carat Australian Black Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very fine gem, this black crystal opal from Australia weighs an impressive 7.78 carats. It has
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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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