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Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian 15ct yellow gold opal and diamond ring. The central old cut diamond is
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Opal Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
-1900). The setting is 15K Victorian rose gold and features three oval white opals. The ring features
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Victorian Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Stamped (rubbed)
Circa 1880
Gorgeous, Victorian three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal
Victorian Black Opal Ring Rose Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian Black Opal Ring in a gorgeous engraved multi dimensional setting in 10 Karat
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Late Victorian Black Opal 14 Karat Gold Unisex Floral Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style band ring centers an oval black opal cabochon measuring approximately 12.0 x 10.0 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian opal and diamond five stone ring.
Located in Malmö, SE
Victorian opal and diamond five stone ring. Set with five round cabochon natural white opal in open
Category
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Navette Diamond Opal Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Fabulous Victorian Navette opal and diamond ring set in 18K subtle rose gold. The band has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Opal & Diamond Navette Victorian Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This wonderful antique Victorian opal and Rose Cut Diamond Ring is set in 14K gold. The ring
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an opal and diamond navette ring from the Victorian era. This antique piece showcases
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900
A late Victorian era 14K gold ring features a cabochon cut reddish-greenish-brownish
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian More Rings
Victorian 2.35 Carat Black Opal Solitaire Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This awe inspiring black opal rings dates back to the Victorian era. The stunning 2.35 carat gem
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring
18ct Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Beautiful Hand Carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Ring Rubies and Opal Gemstones
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian period 14k gold ladies cluster ring with 17 genuine rubies and 8 pea shaped opal stones
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian 1.20ct Opal and Diamond Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
contrasting 18ct yellow gold metal which completes this wonderful Victorian ring.
Gemstone: Opal
Stone Shape
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1880’s
Beautiful, Victorian ring set with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring Dated 1886
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique late Victorian cluster ring adorned with a trilogy of natural opal cabochons
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Rose Gold Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love old mine cut halo rings!!
This beauty features a vibrant opal gemstone that exhibits
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Victorian 2.0 Ct Opal Five Stone 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Victorian period ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, English origin
The
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fire Opal Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1870
Fabulous, Victorian cluster ring. Set with the most
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "Life on Mars" Open
Category
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late Victorian Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring three cabochon cut opals weighing a
Category
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Diamond Silver Tourmaline Opal Cocktail Engagement Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Tourmaline, Ethiopian Opal
✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.95
✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 12.11
✦ Approx. Gross
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, Silver
Victorian Revival Opal 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning High Prong Set Opal Ring. Set in 14K Gold. Prong set oval opal. The ring is a size 6.5
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Opal Asclepios Carved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Opal Asclepios Carved Ring. This gorgeous opal
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Natural Aquamarine & Opal Victorian Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 925 Sterling Silver with Natural AAA quality Aquamarines & Opals
This is a
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver
Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Opals and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 10k yellow gold acid tested ring decorated with blue enamel and 13 oval shaped cabochon
Category
Antique 1890s Canadian Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Opal, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Opal, & Diamond Flower Convertible Ring Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A beautiful victorian period flower form ring which also converts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 15.46cttw Ethiopian Opal, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
In this colorful and alluring Victorian solitaire ring, a massive cabochon of 12.3 carats Ethiopian
Category
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1890
Gorgeous, Victorian five stone ring. Set with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Style Diamond Silver Ethiopian Opal Lotus Flower Cocktail Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✧ Ethiopian Opal
✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 2.6
✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 6.07
✦ Approx. Gross Weight : 6.98
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Opal Gold Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Stone 4 pcs Opal Gold Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
J Dauphin "The lovers" Bronze
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Gold Ring Silver Prong Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Opal Band 14k Gold Ring Silver Prong Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "The
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2010s American Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Peacock 10K Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian Peacock 10K Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Floral Ring. This beautiful
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.10ct Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1900s
Located in London, GB
gorgeous Victorian ring, showing off excellent craftsmanship.
Gemstone: Opal
Stone Shape: Cabochon
Carat
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
English 925 Sterling Silver Natural Colourful Opal Victorian Style Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning ornate five stone Victorian inspired ring design is made in Sterling silver and
Category
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Style Diamond Silver Rose Quartz Opal Cocktail Anniversary Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Quartz, Opal
✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.55
✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 5.22
✦ Approx. Gross Weight
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Silver
Victorian Style Diamond Silver Emerald & Ethiopian Opal Star Cocktail Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✧ Emerald, Ethiopian Opal
✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.5
✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 5.4
✦ Approx. Gross
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Victorian Style Diamond Silver Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✧ Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphire
✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 3.8
✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 3.74
✦ Approx
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Victorian Opal & Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Antique Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large opal and onyx Victorian navette ring handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Solitaire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 3.2 x 7.8 mm
Translucent white in body color with
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Tourmaline Opal Cocktail Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
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✧ Diamond
✧ Ethiopian Opal, Multi Tourmaline
✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.35
✦ Approx. Silver Weight
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A 3.0-carat luminous Australian opal with iridescent hues of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting late Victorian era ring is set in 18 carat yellow gold with a pleasing combination
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 6.03 Carat Fire Opal, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold & silver Fire Opal Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
French antique Victorian era 18K gold opal cabochon diamond halo ring
Located in Versailles, FR
allure of both Victorian craftsmanship and the enigmatic opal itself.
The ring is resizable at buyer’s
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "Life on Mars" Open
Category
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Era 1800s Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Transport yourself to the refined allure of the Victorian Era with our meticulously crafted Opal
Category
Antique 19th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Gold
9K White Gold Natural Opal Victorian Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
beautiful Victorian Inspired design that looks elegant as an engagement, anniversary or dress ring!
If you
Category
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 9 Cttw. Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Cocktail split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating Victorian 9 Cttw. Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, a testament
Category
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three graduated round-shaped opal cabochons ranging in size from 3.6 to 4.6 mm
Prong
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian English 10k Yellow Gold Opal Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 10K Yellow Gold Opal three Stone Ring. This gorgeous ring is
Category
Antique 1890s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.50ct Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, hallmarked 1897
Located in London, GB
This stunning Victorian three stone ring features a trio of iridescent pals. The central opal is
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Gemstone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval-shaped opal cabochons prong set east to west
Graduated and ranging in size
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Opal Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a stunning Victorian cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features opals, rose
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
knife edge shoulders
Tested as 14 karat gold
Circa: 1860s
Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable
Measures north to
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.25 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Opal Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.25
Metal Type: 14 karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 1.9
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Emerald, Opal and Diamond Split Shank Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Emerald, Opal, and Diamond Split Shank Floral Cocktail Ring, a
Category
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Opal Ruby Gold Snake Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN "The poison
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Colorful Opal Victorian Style Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 18K Yellow Gold with Natural Opal. Full UK Hallmark.
Genuine Natural Solid
Category
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Victorian Opal Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact victorian opal ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 255 antique edition and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian opal ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A victorian opal ring from Roshe Jewels, DGI and J DAUPHIN — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a victorian opal ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 61 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Victorian Opal Ring?
On average, a victorian opal ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,663, while they’re typically $345 on the low end and $26,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right rings for You
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.
Questions About Victorian Opal Ring
- Can you wear an opal ring everyday?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, you cannot wear an opal ring everyday. Since they are relatively fragile compared to other stones, opals are not durable for daily-wear.
Dover JewelryFebruary 24, 2021Not recommended! Opals are more delicate then other gemstones and if cared for correctly will last a lifetime and can be handed down throughout generations. - What is a Victorian ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Victorian rings are usually made with fine metals and feature impressive gemstones in ornate settings. The style of Victorian jewelry was defined during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901). Early Victorian rings were large, brightly colored, and boldly designed, with gemstones such as bloodstones, chalcedonies, garnets, moss agate, rubies, smoky quartz and topazes. During the mid-Victorian period, the designs were more sophisticated, using gemstones such as opals, crystals, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, black glass, jet, and rubies. In the late-Victorian period, platinum became widely used in the jewelry of the era and replaced gold and silver settings for the first time. Find a collection of antique and vintage Victorian rings on 1stDibs.
- Do opal engagement rings last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, an opal engagement ring can last if you care for it properly. Generally, opals are more delicate than other gemstones commonly used in engagement rings, like diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. As a result, they can be easily damaged, making it important that you take your ring off before performing household chores, exercising, playing sports or doing other activities where you'll use your hands a lot. Find a collection of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023No, opals aren't bad for engagement rings. One drawback of the gemstone is that it isn't as hard as many other popular gems, like diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, so it may be more susceptible to scratches. However, you can still choose an opal engagement ring if you wish. Taking it off before you engage in activities that could damage the ring can help extend its life. Shop an assortment of opal engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, opal is not good for engagement rings. Although opal is a beautiful stone, it is not the best choice for an engagement ring. Since they are relatively fragile compared to diamonds and sapphires, opals are not durable for daily wear.
- Can opal rings be worn everyday?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opal rings are very delicate compared to other stones, and are not recommended for everyday wear. However, with proper care, they can last through the generations. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are opal rings Bad luck?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although opals were considered good luck in Roman culture and a symbol of good luck, there are many legends that link opals with death and bad omens.
- Is opal good for wedding rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, opal can be good for wedding rings. Many people love the unique coloration of opals and opt for wedding rings set with them. One thing to keep in mind is that opals are more delicate than many other gemstones like sapphires, rubies and diamonds, so they are more vulnerable to scratching and breakage. It is a good idea to remove your wedding ring before working with tools, performing chores, playing sports or engaging in other activities that could potentially damage your opal. Explore a variety of opal wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While opals are more fragile than diamonds, adding a higher risk for a daily-wear ring, they can still be good engagement rings. Opals are thought of as precious and powerful and are said to symbolize fidelity so can be great and unique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, opal engagement rings can be a good idea. This stone represents faithfulness, confidence, and creativity -- making the stone a fitting choice for an engagement ring. Opals, however, are not ideal for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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