Opal Jewelry
Late 20th Century North American Native American Opal Jewelry
Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
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At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Opal Jewelry
Aventurine, Opal, Garnet, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1940s Australian Modernist Vintage Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Victorian Opal Jewelry
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Opal Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s European Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal
2010s Australian Opal Jewelry
Crystal, Opal
Late 20th Century Retro Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s German Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Fire Opal, Black Opal, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Pi...
2010s Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique and Vintage Opal Jewelry
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).





