Ethiopian Mezezo Chocolate Opal Specimen
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary Mezezo opal specimen hails from the highlands of Africa and is, quite simply
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20th Century Ethiopian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Opal Specimen
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold One of a Kind 5.29 Carat Australian Opal Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
with interesting hammered finish showcases a beautiful 5.29 carat Australian opal specimen in oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Freeform Cabochon
Located in New York, NY
. Mined from the rich opal fields of Australia, this specimen showcases a natural, freeform shape. The
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
Opal Diamond Ring, 8.13 Carats Oval Opal & Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Diamond Ring, 8.13 Carats Oval Opal & Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
either side. The beauty and fire of this opal makes it a rare specimen! The diamonds are a total of 1.00
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.12 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Tweety Bird PT 900 Cocktail Pendant
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
ruby and a 0.21-carat, oval-shaped amethyst, and white diamonds. Opals are extremely rare specimens
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Pave Shoulder 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
structural support and making fine opal more accessible than solid specimens. The opal displays broad color
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert. 5.10 Carat Untreated Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Starburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 5.10 carat natural black opal with no color treatment, displaying vivid full-spectrum
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
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Rare Blue Green Peruvian Opals Teardrop Collar Necklace 18KT, 14KT Gold
Located in Newport Coast, CA
specimen. The opal's properties are believed to have a calming effect. Details Stone: Andes Mountains of
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Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Fire Opal Gold Pendant Natural Mexican Gem Raw
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural rough Fire Opal specimen opal origin - Mexico opal
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2010s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
37.00 Carat Pear Shaped Opal Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
kind opal specimen. In the center of the opal is a white opal section with orange, green and blue flash
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Ethiopian opals are a relatively new discovery in modern gemology. While “Chocolate opal” specimens from
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18K Gold 3ct Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
gallery in the form of crescents and a solid circular shank. The opal is an excellent fiery specimen and
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique French 18K Gold 3ct Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
gallery in the form of crescents and a solid circular shank. The opal is an excellent fiery specimen and
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
295 Carat Opal Mosaic Beads, Gem Quality with Fancy Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Tustin, CA
Australian opal specimens to create each mosaic bead. Electrifying flashes of red, compliment the rich blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Victorian Black Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
accompanied by a report from the GIA stating that is is a natural untreated black opal. It is a true specimen
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Opal and Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
remarkable specimens. Surrounding the opals are 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing .50 carats
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Carved 2ct Opal Scarab Ring 18k Gold Egyptian Revival
Located in London, GB
2.13 carats. The opal is a lovely specimen and displays a myriad of colour play and bright flashes of
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique French 18k Gold 1.35 Carat White Opal Diamond Cluster Ring C.1890
Located in London, GB
1890. In the centre rests a natural opal cabochon in a pronged open back setting, with an approximate
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Hanging from a 23kt Gold Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
. This 15.35 Carat Australian Boulder Opal has intense fire, ranging in color from Violet to deep Blue to
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2010s Thai Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold
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Vintage Custom 2 Carat Boulder Opal on 22K and 14K Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A gorgeous opal in a unique cut! This statement cocktail ring features a custom-cut boulder opal with a mesmerizing, blue, black, and purple play of color in the body. Set in a decor...
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold
18 Karat Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds and Boulder Opal
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds and Boulder Opal
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked our other pave signet rings. The influence of Art Deco can be seen in this angular shape. This center stone is a slice...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Very Fine Heart Shaped 10.5 TCW Peridot Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, estate 10.5 TCW heart shaped peridot, diamond and 14K yellow gold ring 20th Century The heart shaped peridot of very fine quality- excellent color, cut, clarity and substa...
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20th Century Romantic Engagement Rings
Materials
Peridot, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold. The sparkling oval Mexican Fire Opal is approximately 6 Carats and is one of the m...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Solid Black Opal Oval Cabs 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
$720Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.44 in L 0.52 in
Natural Solid Black Opal Oval Cabs 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple and elegant pair of Black Opal Oval Cabochons measuring 12x10 mm. in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel setting. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco st...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Disc Bead Australian Opal Rose Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind hand crafted necklace composed of disc bead Australian opals and a 18 k rose gold closure. The necklace length is 18 inch ( 46 cm ) with a 18 k rose gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Webb Diamond, Cabochon Turquoise Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Each of flower head design, this pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings by David Webb are set with several brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.91 carats and pear-shaped t...
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Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Multicolor Australian Stone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold necklace with natural boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 х 1.34 in / 4 х 14 х 34 mm opal weight - 32 carats pendant weight - 10.79 ...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
Other, 18k Gold
4ct Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot in 18ct yellow gold
$7,200Sale Price / item|25% Off
4ct Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features an 4ct emerald cut Zambian emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful golden ...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Deep Orange Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring an ultra rare Gia certified Fancy deep orange diamond as the focal point with no overton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Diamond
Estate Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold Diamond and Turquoise Necklace
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Houston, TX
Hammerman Bros. collar necklace is composed of 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and diamonds. There are 645 round diamonds that total 35.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS clarit...
Category
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing dangle earrings with six blue - green bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 9,6 carats. max width 11-12 mm h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Opal Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of opal specimen. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 6 vintage versions or 15 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. contemporary and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to opal specimen. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Celine Roelens, Five Star Jewelry and Elaine Silverstein are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but opal versions, from our inventory of 14, are particularly popular. A selection of cabochon, oval cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our opal specimen for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Opal Specimen?
Prices for opal specimen start at $99 and top out at $88,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,900.
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).
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