Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum ring featuring a 3.28 carat Australian crystal opal. It has great play of color
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Australian Crystal Opal and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace. Center
Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Platinum
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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Australian Crystal Opal Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Australian Crystal Opals with Granulation Detail are the perfect drops to
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k 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
Heart-Shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14k Rose Gold R4139
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Heart-shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14K Rose Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k
Opal, Crystal, Gold, Rose Gold
Heart-Shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14K Rose Gold R4139
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Heart-shape Solid Australian Crystal Opal Bezel Set Necklace 14K Rose Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k
Crystal, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$684Sale Price|40% Off
Matte Finish Engagement Ring Australian Crystal Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Matte Finish Engagement Ring Australian Crystal Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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
Large Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive pendant featuring a 6.70 carat Australian opal with excellent play-of-color
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Eternity Heart Australian Crystal Opal Circle Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Eternity Heart Australian Crystal Opal Circle Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Carved Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Cameo Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a cameo carved from a piece of precious Australian opal, exhibiting a
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Flower Design Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning Flower Design Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Australian Crystal Opal Emerald Diamond Ribbon Brooch Clip Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful custom made platinum brooch. Featuring a 22c Crystal Opal in an emerald and diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum
Impressive 15.36 Carat Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simply stunning! This beautiful platinum ring features a large and impressive Australian opal with
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$2,117Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Diamond Gold Pendant Natural Australian Crystal opal necklace gift wife art
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold pendant with natural opal and diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements
Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.70 Carat Australian Crystal Opal Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring a superb 18.70-carat Australian opal, showcasing a vibrant display
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural 9.35 Ct Carved Crystal Australian Opal Scarab mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 9.35 Ct Australian crystal opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Russells opal mine in
Crystal, Opal
Victorian Ruby, Opal & Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Australian crystal opals running down the body. The opals are particularly striking — their translucent
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold
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
$1,512Sale Price|50% Off
Crystal Opal Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined ring showcases a natural Australian crystal opal, selected for its transparency and
Crystal, Opal, Silver
Dalben Round Oval Australian Lighting Ridge Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian crystal opal from Lighting Ridge mine . The opal has wonderful and deep blue green light spots
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
Natural 5.10 Ct Australian Opal Crystal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This lovely 5.10 Ct natural Australian crystal opal, carved into a pair of butterfly wings, is a
Crystal, Opal
Dalben Trilogy Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Crystal Opals weight 2,8 carats . Ring size US 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable . Bezels setting dimension
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Opal Crescent Moon Necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
finest Australian crystal opals, the crescent hangs on a 20" rope chain (1.25mm) with an 18" extender for
Keiko Mita's Opal Azure Necklace in a Gold Frame with Blue Sapphire Accents
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
Keiko Mita's unique Azure Necklace features an Australian Crystal Opal (2.51 Carats) set in a 14
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 5.59 Ct Carved Fossilised Opal carved Flower mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 5.95 Ct Australian crystal opal, carved into a flower, is a truly exceptional
Crystal, Opal
Australian Fiery Crystal Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Fiery Crystal Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Australian Opal Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 14K Yellow Gold Australian Crystal Opal: 0.6 ct 12 D...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.33 Ct Crystal Australian Opal Carved Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 3.33 Ct Australian wood replacement opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Russells
Crystal, Opal
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT 18K Yellow Gold Australian Solid Opal, 0.91 ct 8 Marquise...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Blossom Ring with Crystal Opal Halo 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 14K Yellow Gold, Australian Boulder Opal, 0.33 ct ...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring, Circa 1900. This Crystal Australian opal displays electric play of color in a Oval shape. The
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
$12,704Sale Price|50% Off
Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
By Edouard Aimé Arnould
Located in Berlin, DE
Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 opal origin - Australia brooch measurements - 0.39 x 0.39 x 2.95 in / 10 x 10
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural solid 21.67 Ct Crystal Starfish Australian Opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 21.67 Ct Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a large starfish, is a truly
Crystal, Opal
Natural 11.94 Ct Australian Crystal Nautilus opal carving mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 11.94 Ct Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a nautilus shell, is a truly
Crystal, Opal
Natural 5.53 Ct Australian Gem Opal Crystal Butterfly Wings mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 5.53 Ct natural Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a pair of butterfly wings
Opal, Crystal
Natural 9.47 Ct Australian crystal conch-shell opal carving mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 9.47 Ct Australian gem crystal opal, carved into a conch shell, is a truly
Crystal, Opal
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
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
$342Sale Price|20% Off
Minimalist Oval Australian Solid Crystal Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Shaped Australian Solid Crystal Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Opal and Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eighty-nine Australian opals dance with color in this stunning necklace. Measuring from 4mm to 11mm
Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Crystal Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Set Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
in 18k white gold, this sublime look showcases a 5.20 carat crystal Australian cushion-shaped opal
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,839Sale Price|50% Off
Crystal Opal Ring Patinated Silver Gold Ivy Neon Green Australian Stone Unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Patinated gold-plated silver ring with natural Crystal Opal opal origin - Australia stone weight
Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
$12,704Sale Price|34% Off
Art Nouveau Opal Gold Brooch Australian Precious Opal Unisex Arnould 1910 Brooch
By Edouard Aimé Arnould
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Australian Opal Parrot Carving - Created by Gerg Moser
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
is in the world. Material – Australian Andamooka Opal Base – Quartz Crystal Artist – Gerg Moser
Opal
$9,679Sale Price|50% Off
Rye Australian Opal Unique Engagement Ring Gold Unisex Artisan Fine Jewelry Art
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
yellow gold, one of a kind piece opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.47 х 0.63 in / 5 х
Crystal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Eostre Solid Opal, Abalone Shell, Crystal and Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 2.27 ct Solid Opal, Abalone Shell, Crystal and Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold. The solid opal is
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL 10.35 Cts Black Crystal Opal, 7.62 Cts Tsavorite & Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Crystal Opals are accompanied with reports from the most reputable colored gemstone lab in the world
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
Intense Gray Crystal Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fine opal ring featuring a 12c approximate weight Australian square shaped gray crystal opal with
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$3,800 / set
Susan Lister Locke 10.56ct Australian Crystal Opal Earrings with Gray Spinels
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Australian Crystal Opals suspend beautifully from round Peruvian Opals and Gray Spinels set in 18kt
Crystal, Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,250
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond and Gold Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A spectacular Australian Crystal Opal, Diamond and Gold Necklace. This fine cabochon cut oval Opal
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,220
2.48ct Winton Australia Crystal Opal in 18k Matte Yellow Gold
By Loriann Stevenson Fine Jewelry
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These beautiful 2.48ct Winton Australia Crystal Opal Drop Earrings are set in 18k Matte Yellow
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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).