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Period: 20th Century
Gemstone: Opal
Classic Ethiopian Opal with Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cab Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs) 0....
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Sterling Silver vintage brooch Hobe earring concha Peacock pearls necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a sterling Silver vintage engraved brooch with an antique Hobe sterling silver earring as the centerpiece of this highly unusual necklace. It’s a handmade one of a kind
Stunning piece with sterling silver concha belt section as a hanging pendant with a large baroque peacock pearl as an accent. The necklace consists of peacock, freshwater pearls, vintage sterling Mexican...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Graduated Oval Cabochon Jade and Opal Choker Necklace in Polished Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Colorful and elegant necklace featuring stunning opal and jadeite gemstones. Each beautifully striated natural stone has its own unique color and design, creating a truly one of a ki...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
14k Gold Stunning Orange Fire Opal (App. 10.9 CTS) And Diamond Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stunning ring contains a large center fire opal, a round ball in shape and medium orange with flashes of green color, approximately 10.9 CTS and prong set....
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 50pts and a shimmering opal at the centre. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws.
Ring Size: L or 5 3/4
Cluster Dimens...
Category
1970s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Opal Cluster 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The iridescent natural opal cabochon cluster arranged at the front placket of this unique fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet gives this beautiful piece a regal feel. With...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring in 25 Carat Opal, 1975
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular 1970s cocktail ring boasting a magnificent natural opal cabochon weighing approx. 25ct. The stone is a kaleidoscope of rainbow colours shimmering and changing colours w...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Karbra 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and 4 Carat Opal Beetle Stick Pin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Pin with Ornate Design and Tahitian Pearl and Opal Cabochon Accents
Total Length of Pin = 67 mm
Length of Beetle = 29 mm
Width of Beetle = 20 mm
Total Mass =...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal with Orange Diamonds and 18k Gold Dragon Ring
Located in Solana Beach, CA
An opal is nature's painting of colors. And this opal ring in sterling silver with 18k yellow gold dragons with ruby eyes—1.03 carat total weight orange diamonds and .34 carat total ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Classic Ethiopian Opal Tanzanite Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K White Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cab Ethiopian Opal 1 pcs 1.63 ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch/Pin-
This elegant brooch features one round brilliant cut diamond and five oval opals (6 mm x 4 mm each) set in beautifully deta...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Triplet and Diamond Ring #13915
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Triplet and Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified-
This lovely ring features one oval cabochon mosaic opal triplet (12 ...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Huge Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5
This huge, high profile opal and diamond cocktail ring makes an incredible statement piece. Substantial in both size and sparkle, this unique piece will absolutely WO...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Emerald Ring Art Deco Princess Bombe Gold Opals Blue Green Yellow
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ART DECO OPAL AND EMERALD PRINCESS RING OF GREAT BEAUTY.
The ring is a tall bombe princess ring. It is set with eight magnificent opals. Along with the opals a...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Fire Opal, Emerald, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Opal Aquamarine Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 3 Carat of Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular Vintage cluster ring adorned with six natural cabochon Opals which boast a shimmering rainbow of colours and weigh 0.50ct each (approx. 3ct total).
The large flower s...
Category
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal pendant, 1.6gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ornate 14k setting with Australian opal 5.7mm X 4.5mm.
The opal has predominantly green and blue flashes, with some orange as well.
weighs 1.6gr
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Freeform Black Opal Triangle and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 18K White Gold
Style: Opal and Diamond Ring
Total Weight: 16.10 Grams
Gemstone Specifications:
Center Gemstone: Black Opal
Gemstone Measurements: 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Art Deco Brushstroke Black Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A magnificent Art Deco opal cocktail ring. Being one of the rarest and sought after gemstones, this Lightning Ridge Australian black opal is a top quality collectors' specimen. Known...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 1960s Opal Floral Brooch and Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 8.6 grams
Opal Details:
Weight: 3.00ct, total weight
Cut: Round Cabochon
Color: Bluish Orange Color play
Pi...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carat Round-Cut Ethiopian Opal 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. This Earring is made up of 6.0 mm Round-cut (2 pcs) 1.22 carat Ethiopian ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal, Diamond and Emerald 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous opal cluster holds a halo of alternating diamonds and emeralds. The diamond total is 45pts and the Emerald total 36pts. The opal is smooth glossy and has so many flecks...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 3.5 Carat Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Edwardian cluster ring built around a natural deep orange coral cabochon bezel set in the centre of a halo of twinkling rose cut diamonds (approx. 0.80ct total)....
Category
20th Century Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Vintage Opal Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage opal and yellow gold brooch pendant circa 1950. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5004. Scroll down for specifications. This versatile brooch pendant is des...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Bangle in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
14 Karat yellow gold bangle with opal center stone and opal accents. This charming bracelet is from the 1950's.
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Platinum Pendant with Opal Center Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant platinum pendant is done in truly classic style. The center 15.09CT grey opal is surrounded by 20 round brilliant cut and two straight baguette diamonds, having a 3.00ct total approximate weight of overall G/H color and VS1 clarity. The center opal displays "strong play of color" in red, gold, blue, green and yellow and is entirely free of all "crazing" or other defects. Measures 1 5/8 inches in height by 7/8 inches in width. The pendant with it's diamond encrusted bale, is suspended from a 20 inch long 2mm. round link platinum neck chain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
.80 Carat Pear Opal Yellow Gold Butterfly Mid-Century Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century Filagree opal pendant necklace. 4 pear shaped cabochon greenish/blue opals set in a 14k yellow gold filigree butterfly setting wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady's Black Opal, Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal that is multicolor. Average saturation scale with flash fire pattern. Bright fire with cabochon, oval shape. Condition is crazed. Weight is 6 carats. 24 round b...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Australian opal yellow gold pendant brooch
Opal measures approximately 13 x 19.5 mm, 18 karat yellow gold; marked 18k
Size: width 1.5 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 8.72 Carat Opal and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 8.72 carat opal and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and white gold dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage opal...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fire Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 1.75ct Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular vintage cluster ring crowned with a natural cabochon fire opal weighing approx. 1.75ct, haloed by fourteen bright brilliant cut diamonds and two baguette cuts.
The alluring opal displays a burning orange fire within...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and jade pendant necklace. GIA certified natural, no indications of impregnation jadeite jade open circle, in a 14k yellow gold setting, accented with 3 round cabochon opals. 14k yellow gold 16 inch chain...
Category
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in 14 Karat Gold. The extraordinary opal is 1 3/8 inches tall and is 7/8 inch wide. The opal has magnificent fire...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Coral Pendant Earrings with Diamond Halo Opal Set in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A one-of-a-kind dangling earrings featuring light pink coral drops dangling from a round opal stud surrounded by a halo of diamonds. The earrings are set in 18-karat white gold; they...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6
Beautiful 14K gold ring with a gorgeous opal in the center surrounded with 6 round brilliant cut di...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Handcrafted 6.30 Carat Oval Cut Opal Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Naples, IT
This Brooch is made of 9K Yellow Gold.
This Brooch has a 6.30 Carats Oval Cut Opal.
This Brooch has Micro Pearls.
This Brooch is inspired by Art Deco Style.
We're a workshop so eve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Classic Ethiopian Opal Pear Cab and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 8x6 Pear Cab...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped and guaranteed), and it is set with genuine Black Opal and diamonds. The center square Opal...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Pearl and Opal Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 20K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.5 grams
Center Opal Details:
Measurement: 11mm x 17.5mm x
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Color: Orange, Pink, Red, Gr...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Rare Navajo Black Opal Ring 14 Karat Signed LS Larry Sandoval Native American
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and very rare Black Opal ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold by the Navajo artist Larry Sandoval and signed with his LS signature. The larg...
Category
20th Century American Native American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Space Age Modernist 33 Carat Opal Diamond Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An incredible 33 carat Australian Opal necklace adorned with over 8 carats of near-flawless diamonds orbit around a celestial galaxy of an ama...
Category
Mid-20th Century Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
1.44 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Mid-Century Filaree Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Bight orange green opal filagree pendant necklace. Pear shaped 1.44ct opal set in a exquisitely finely detailed filigree setting. With an 18 Inch 14k yellow gold chain.
Foll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct 750 Gold Large Trio Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold trio opal Pendant
Length 4cm (Incl. Bail )
Italian Stamp marks 750 & province marks valencia
Circa 1970s
Weight 5 grammes
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate gallery in 9ct gold claw settings.
Ring Size: S or 9
Band Width: 5.5mm
Height Off Fi...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Unusual Left Facing Oval Opal Cameo Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful, unusual vintage oval cameo ring is a white opal, with green plays of color, which features a lovely draped profile bust, facing to the left with...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Cut Elongated Natural White Opal
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold ring with opal. The ring features an oval cut elongated opal set in a decorated frame. The ring is stamped with 585 that stands for the 14 karat gold c...
Category
20th Century Dutch Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Three Birds on a Branch Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage pendant featuring three birds on a branch (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Amethyst, citrine and opal range in size from 2 carats to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage necklace is equipped with an opal and cushion cut diamond platinum clasp...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Case Diameter: 24mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k white gold Diamond bezel
Dial: Opal dial with silver hands
Bracelet: 18k White Go...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Opal Fish Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & unique carved opal fish ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
The carved opal measures 27mm x 18mm, accented with 6 estim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat simply in a gorgeous scalloped setting is a gorgeous and colourful opal. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold and has fine engraved detail on the gallery and the shoulders. The op...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Modern GIA Black Opal Diamond Platinum Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Fiery blue Black Opal ring was inspired in a
Diamond Halo and crafted in platinum.
Featured in the center is an incredibly alive Fiery genuine natural Opal measurin...
Category
1990s North American Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Superb art deco opal is set in 9ct yellow & white gold. The glossy and colourful stone s set in simple claws.
Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/4
Stone Dimensions: 10x8mm
Weight: 1.7 grams
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Yellow Gold Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Diamond Ring. A striking ring with diamonds channel-set diagonally at the center and triangle-shaped black opal...
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold & Opal Doublet Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage gold and opal signet style ring.
With oval opal doublet cabochon bezel set in 9ct gold.
Simply a great ring!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in o...
Category
20th Century Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Circa 1915 Edwardian Opal Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This antique ring features three opals which originate from Australia.
The three opals have lovely color play ranging from orange to shades of green flashes.
Circa: 191...
Category
1910s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
9ct Gold Opal & Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Central Opal Cabochon
with surrounding rubies.
Each ruby measure on average 2mm across
Opal measures 7mm diameter
set in a petal surround to depict an open flower
all sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold
Edwardian Platinum Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Era: Edwardian
Metal: Platinum
Opal: 19 mm by 15 mm
Diamonds: 2 carats total weigh SI G-H
Weight: 9.4 Grams
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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).
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