Opal, Onyx with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.65 carats, Onyx with Diamond 0.55 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 6.23 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 10.68 carats with Brown Diamond 1.46 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 17.59 grams "We first opened doo...
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.12 carats with Brown Diamond 0.87 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 51 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store w...
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.34 carats with Brown Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store w...
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 3.33 carats with Brown Diamond 0.82 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store wa...
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cut Ruby - 2.00 carats Natural Fire Opal - 3.00 carats Natural Blue Topaz 2.00 cara...
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Tanzanites & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cut Ruby - 2.00 carats Natural Fire Opal - 3.00 carats Natural Blue Topaz 2.00 cara...
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 21.06 carats Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Emeralds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Red Rose Ruby Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Red Rubies - 7 Carats Natural Blue Opal - 14 Carats This Ring is from the "Capri"...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue Crystal Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Set Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Curate your collection of classic accessories with this gorgeous opal and diamond ring. Fashioned in 18k white gold, this sublime look showcases a 5.20 carat crystal Australian cushi...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,110Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal 3.00 Carat Natural Kyanite 5.00 Carat Natural Round Diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Ruby, Diamond & Opal Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Ruby, Diamond & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Red color Natural Ruby From Africa 17 carat Multi ...
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 1.25 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first op...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Blue Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Blue Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style We pay for shipping and customs Natural Ruby - 24 Carats Natural...
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.58 carats with Brown Diamond 0.63 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.12 grams "We first opened doors...
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage White Opal & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage White Opal & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural White Opal - 7 Carats Natural Diamonds - 1 Carats This Ring is from the "Capri" traveling colle...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2.35 Carat Natural Faceted Fire Opal and Diamond Pendant Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant Necklace featuring a 2.35 Carat Natural, Faceted Fire Opal and 0.17 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires, Tanzanite & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 10.64 carats Doublet Opal & Yellow Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and stunning, Doublet Opal Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$1,950Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Cuff Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Cuff Set In 18K & Silver Red Ruby Blue Opal Multi Color Sapphires 12 Carats (Note that the Model Images are for Color tones, S...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Emerald, & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal 12.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 8.00 Carat Natura...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,035Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Blue Opal 12.00 Carat Natural Tanzanite 5.00 Carat Natural Round Diamonds 2...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal 12.00 Carat Natural Blue Kyanite 10,00 Carat Natural Round Diamo...
Diamond, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,102Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal 12.00 Carat Natural Oval Shape Kyanite 8.00 Carat Natural Round ...
Diamond, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail RIng
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Blue color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 27 carat M...
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 7.57 carats, Blue Sapphire 14.43 carats and Diamond 1.0 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 5.0 cm Length: 51.0cm Total Weight: 37.1 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Australian Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Opal is professionally prong set in between four prongs.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,504Sale Price|20% Off
Opal, Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.48 carats, Ruby 3.0 carats and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 17.72 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal & Emerald Sapphire Halo Set 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous Opal cocktail ring crafted of 18k yellow gold and features a 6.49 carat center stone. The ring is and accented with French cut emerald and punctuated east and west with...
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$705Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Opal & Citrine Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Citrine Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Center Opal - 3.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Multi Citrine - 5.00 Carat This Ring is from the "Orien...
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Vintage Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These enchanting Art Deco-style stud earrings evoke the delicate beauty of a snow flower in full bloom. At the center, a mesmerizing round opal captures the light with its ethereal p...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$996Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Orange Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Orange Opal & Rose Rhodolite Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Orange Opal 12.00 Carat Natural Rose Rhodolite 5.00 Carats Natur...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$667Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Opal & Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Center Opal - 3.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Multi Blue Topaz - 5.00 Carat This Ring is from the...
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,222Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Orange Opal, Rodolite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Orange Opal, Rodolite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange =Opal 13.00 Carat Natural WINE Color Rodolite 5.00 Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire Opal & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire, Ruby, Opal and Garnet 19 carats Set in 18K Gold and Silver 950 This Brooch or Pendan...
Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$756Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lotus Earrings Studs with Opals in 14k Gold, Opal Gold Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Size: 11.45 x 8.35 mm. Set with genuine opals: weight - 0.45 ct x 2 = 0.90 ct total. multicolor, cabochon cut, clarity - transparent with inclusions.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, 3.39 carat Rubellite, Pink Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite & Pink Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Green Enamel & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Enamel Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Pair of 2 Yellow Gold Cabochon Lapis Coral & Opal Hinged Bangle Bracelets Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Corals - 2 Marquise Cabochon Cut & 2 Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Angel Skin Color - Range From 4.9x3.7mm to 9.4x4.8mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genu...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 4 carat Multi color Natural Sapphi...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, 7.35 carats Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Bracelet Brooch Earrings Set Gold 585 Opals Freshwater Pearls Rubies, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
High Victorian (= Viennese Historicism) Golden Jewellery Set, consisting of: -- 1 bracelet -- 1 brooch -- Pair of earrings The items of this set are made of 14 carat rose gold 585...
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$996Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Opal & Tanzanite Ring Set 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Opal & Tanzanite Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Blue Opal 12.00 Carat Natural Tanzanite 5.00 Carats Natural Single Cut ...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds & Orange Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Orange Opal 9.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 3.00 Carats Natural Single ...
Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, modern style, Opal & Blue Sapphires Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring, 1.30ctw Opals, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The centerpiece features nine prong-set oval opals measuring approximately 3.0 x 4.5mm, with a total weight of 1.30 carats, displaying a beautiful play of color and iridescence.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Orange Opal, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Orange Opal, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange Opal 3.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 5.00 Carat Natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Blue color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 7 carat Mu...
Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Opal Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cab 3.08ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total Carats: 3.08ct Style: Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Features...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pink and Yellow iridescent luster of the Opals are beautifully highlighted with sparkling White Diamonds set in Gold and Blackened Oxidized Silver on the most fabulous chandelier...
Diamond, Opal
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 5.89 carats Zambian Emerald, Blue Opal & Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Blue Opal Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Sapphire Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning jewelry set features a captivating pendant and matching stud earrings, all set in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
$3,476Sale Price|40% Off
Blue Boulder Opal Silver Ring large 8.75 size gift opal anniversary wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
The organic brown matrix provides a powerful contrast, emphasizing the natural origin and individuality of this gem. The opal is set within a refined 18K yellow gold bezel, its warmt...
Opal, Silver
$3,440Sale Price|37% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 9.87 carats Tourmaline, Ethiopian Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal & Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Aquamarine & Rare Blue Opal Ring Set In 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Aquamarine & Rare Blue Opal Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal 18 Carat Natural Oval & Round Shapes Aquamarine 5 car...
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$354Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lotus earrings studs with opals
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Size: 11.45 x 8.35 mm. Set with genuine opals: weight - 0.45 ct x 2 = 0.90 ct total, multicolor, cabochon cut, clarity - transparent with inclusions.
Opal, Silver
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).