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Gemstone: Opal
Style: Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau Opal Gold Brooch Australian Precious Opal Unisex Arnould 1910 Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 brooch measurement...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Opal Necklace, circa 1870s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Noveau 18kt gold opal necklace, with natural opals and rubies, and enamel decoration. Made in England, Circa 1910. Tested positive for 18kt gold...
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1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 15k Gold

Opal Gold Ring Blueprint Woody Musk Tree Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24 х 0.98 х 1.18 in / 6 х 25 х 30 mm stone weight - 44.43 cara...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Black Silver Earrings Dangle Large Gemstone LOTR Gothic style wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Koroit Opal earrings in blackened and gold plated silver opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.55 х 0.91 in / 14 х 23 mm opal weight - 23.1...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Coral Pearl Tanzanite Opal Enamel Yellow Gold Birdcage Earrings
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of White Diamonds. These Earrings have Opal and Tanzanite. These Earrings have also Mediterranean (Sar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Tanzanite, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond,...

Opal, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 7.57 carats, Blue Sapphire 14.43 carats and Diamond 1.0 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 5.0 cm Length: 51.0cm Total Weight: 37.1 grams "We first opened d...
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2010s Thai Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

14.90 Carat Ethiopian Opal & 5.67 Carat Vivid Red Round Burma Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An artful combination of 14.90 carat of Ethiopian Opal and 5.67 carat of vivid red round Burma Ruby is set together in this One Of A Kind Cocktail rin...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Boulder Opal Earrings Middle-Earth Tolkien Lord of the Rings
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by the luscious dewy drops that fall on the ivy and looming trees in the forest during morning time, allow these custom made Boulder Opal dangle earrings to call in the essence of nature’s ethereal magic. The gorgeous boulder opals display an inviting rainbow play-of-color, exuding an air of tranquility reminiscent of the map of middle earth. These imaginative dangle earrings are designed with patinated silver, giving them a rustic, earthy vibe, bringing the swirling ivy leaves to life with incredible craftsmanship. This innovative metalwork method comes from 18th century metalwork technology that gives the silver a rich blackened finish. The darkened finish coupled with the brightness of the stones amplifies the stone’s innate beauty, color, and fire, magnifying the magnificent beauty of the stone. Old French ink adds rich color, bringing out the remarkable detailing. The upper part of the earring features brightly polished 18k yellow gold. 18k yellow gold is suitable metal for sensitive ears, free of allergens and toxic metals, soft and gentle on the skin. These earrings are reversible and can be worn with the blackened or yellow metal side. These unique earrings are 100% handmade with more than 150 hours of work, making each piece from the Ivy Collection a decadent token of artistry. "Map of the Middle-Earth" - Boulder Opal earrings...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Platinum Art Nouveau Butterfly Opal Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Breathtaking Opal Diamond and Emerald Butterfly pendant with chain in Platinum and yellow Gold. Set with an Opal 2.5 cm x 1.3 cm with a nice play of color, 1 park shaped Diamonds ca...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.32 carat opal and ruby, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau necklace has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The feature pierced decorated, Art Nouveau design frame is ornamented with a bezel set cabochon cut opal and two bezel set square cut rubies. The feature setting suspends via a fancy ribbed belcher style chain, securing with a push fit clasp to the reverse. The necklace is ornamented with four fine link chain swags and six ball decorated drops. A single pearl terminal suspends from the lower border of the design. The necklace is hallmarked with the maker's mark 'BT' and '333', and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold. This impressive antique Art Nouveau necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique gemstone necklace...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring Unisex Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau style ring with amazing boulder opal in 14k yellow gold opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.47 х 0.63 in / 5 х 12 х 16 mm stone weight - 8.70 carats ring...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Amber and Carved Opal Scarab Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
During the 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced what is referred to as "archaeological revival jewelry," or "Egyptian revival jewelry." The initia...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Amber, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milky way Opal pendant Natural Australian opal neon blue gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Milky way - 14K yellow gold pendant with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.35 x 0.87 in / 4 х 9 х 22 mm opal weight - 6.75 carats pendant length - 1.2...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat opal and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold heart shaped brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique opal...
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 2.62 Carat Opal and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 2.62 carat opal and 15 karat yellow gold necklace made by Murrle Bennet & Co; part of our diverse antique jewel...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Vivid Green Emerald and Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
9.27 carat of vivid green Zambian emerald with 2.63 carat of Ethiopian Opal are set in this one of a kind cocktail dangle earring. 1.98 carat of vivid yellow round...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Enamel Gold Flower Stick Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Five oval opals are arranged to a flower. The flower has a star shaped center set with one larger and five smaller old cut diamonds. Opals and diamonds are mounted in 14 k gold. The ...
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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle Jewelers was founded in the late 19th Century...
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1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 6 ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals with an articulated pear shaped opal drop, very well matched with lively play of colours and iridescence in reds, greens, blues and gold. Set in 18 carat yellow gold claw collets Two main transitional cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with “silver Set” channel setting , approx 1 ct total. G/H/I, VS2-SI2. Total diamond weight: approx 1.7carats Setting diamonds in gold with a thin layer of silver, “silver set”, was a technique used in the Georgian/Victorian/Art Nouveau period as white coloured gold and platinum were not yet available. A very thin layer of silver was applied to the gold, on which the diamonds were set, to show them off to their best advantage (as the yellow would reflect and distort the white colour of the diamonds). The Art Nouveau period was a short lived but worldwide movement which reached its peak at the end of the 19th Century and the first decade of the 20th Century. It had its roots in the Pre Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements in Britain in the 1860’s. Artists, such as William Morris, took their inspiration from the flora and fauna of nature and rejected the mass industrialisation and mechanisation of the Victorian age. Art Nouveau continued with this theme and has a distinctive appearance with soft, curved shapes and lines and often depicted natural designs such as flowers, birds and the female form. Before the Art Nouveau period, the emphasis had been to design pieces with an emphasis on gem stones, diamonds, rubies emeralds etc. However, during the Art Nouveau period, jewellers adopted the idea of using other semi–precious stones “from nature” such as agate, garnet opal, moonstone, aquamarine and experimented with a wide variety of new techniques e.g. enamelling. The “New Art” style became a worldwide movement encompassing all disciplines of the arts, and world class artists as far afield as Gaudi with his “modernisme” architecture in Spain, Louis Comfort Tiffany in New York with objects, Galle Glass in France and the Liberty & Co Archibald Knox designs in Britain, Jugendstil in Northern Europe and Faberge in Russia. The movement flared brightly but briefly and by 1910 it was already going out of style to be replaced by Art Deco. Detachable 18ct brooch...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georg Jensen Silver Opal and Labradorite Cabochon Pendant Necklace #4 c1904-1908
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Georg Jensen silver opal and labradorite cabochon pendant #4 with chain, circa 1904-1908. The foliate silver pendant is set with an oval labradorite cabochon within a beaded border...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Labradorite, Opal, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals with an articulated pear shaped opal drop, very well matched with lively play of colours and iridescence in reds, greens, blues and gold. Set in 18 carat yellow gold claw collets Two main transitional cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with “silver Set” channel setting , approx 1 ct total. G/H/I, VS2-SI2. Total diamond weight: approx 1.7carats Setting diamonds in gold with a thin layer of silver, “silver set”, was a technique used in the Georgian/Victorian/Art Nouveau period as white coloured gold and platinum were not yet available. A very thin layer of silver was applied to the gold, on which the diamonds were set, to show them off to their best advantage (as the yellow would reflect and distort the white colour of the diamonds). The Art Nouveau period was a short lived but worldwide movement which reached its peak at the end of the 19th Century and the first decade of the 20th Century. It had its roots in the Pre Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements in Britain in the 1860’s. Artists, such as William Morris, took their inspiration from the flora and fauna of nature and rejected the mass industrialisation and mechanisation of the Victorian age. Art Nouveau continued with this theme and has a distinctive appearance with soft, curved shapes and lines and often depicted natural designs such as flowers, birds and the female form. Before the Art Nouveau period, the emphasis had been to design pieces with an emphasis on gem stones, diamonds, rubies emeralds etc. However, during the Art Nouveau period, jewellers adopted the idea of using other semi–precious stones “from nature” such as agate, garnet opal, moonstone, aquamarine and experimented with a wide variety of new techniques e.g. enamelling. The “New Art” style became a worldwide movement encompassing all disciplines of the arts, and world class artists as far afield as Gaudi with his “modernisme” architecture in Spain, Louis Comfort Tiffany in New York with objects, Galle Glass in France and the Liberty & Co Archibald Knox designs in Britain, Jugendstil in Northern Europe and Faberge in Russia. The movement flared brightly but briefly and by 1910 it was already going out of style to be replaced by Art Deco. In fitted period box. Detachable 18ct brooch...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s Sparkly Opal Natural Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
Antique and Artisan Art Nouveau Opal and Natural Pearl Ring. This ring is elegant and austere with bright glittery opal centerpiece and glowing o...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Byzantine Princess Diadem Tiara
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 231 The diadem is unmarked, but undoubtedly French and possibly by Georges Fouquet or Maison Vever. The design of the female head is reminiscent of drawings and posters by the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha, who worked closely with Georges Fouquet designing jewellery whilst he was living in Paris. Mucha was much influenced by Byzantine culture and made a series titled 'Byzantine heads...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Five Oval Opal Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This clean five oval opal ring is prong set in 18K yellow gold and in excellent condition. Circa 1910 the opals glisten with fire reds, greens, oranges,...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ring Navette Rose Gold 585 Diamonds 1.5 Carat, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Ring of most elegant appearance with many diamonds and gemstone (= opal) in middle area: ROSE GOLD (14 ct / 585) / DIAMONDS (VINTAGE CUTS / 1.5 Carat) ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

Figural Art Nouveau Opal and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A large scale 18K gold Art Nouveau ring, of beautifully sculpted draped nudes revealing themselves, and crowned by a lively 10 mm opal, suit...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Opal Silver Scarab Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau silver pendant was crafted about 1900. Studded with oval opal in scarab shape and enameled. Hallmarked on the back: DEPOSE, 900 and maker`s mark. The pendant comes w...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Silver

Archibald Knox Art Nouveau Opal Enamel Gold Diadem Comb for Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
llustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 490 An extremely beautiful unrecorded Diadem by Archibald Knox. The fiery central opal is set amongst gold entrelacs of flowers and foliage enriched with superb plique-à-jour enamel. The reverse is embossed with a butterfly motif. This is a metamorphic jewel being adjustable to both a diadem and a decorative comb...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, Enamel

John Zerano Art Nouveau Opal Pendant with 14 K Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau pendant with 14 K yellow gold chain. By John Zerano, Germany. Opal in cabochon-cut and 2 diamonds weighing approximately 0,10 carats. M...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Lalique Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Enamel, Opal and Pearl "Thistle of Lorrai
Located in New York, NY
Created by René Lalique around 1901-1903, this plique-à-jour and basse-taille enamel, opal and freshwater pearl thistle of Lorraine bracelet is set in chased 18K gold. The bracelet i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Art Nouveau Fire Opal Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating from the early 20th century, this ravishing Art Nouveau ring centers on a glowing Mexican opal filled with confetti-like flashes of bright yellow, vibrant red, brilliant blue ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Ring, 9kt gold and silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and elaborate antique, Art Nouveau opal and Rose cut diamond ring. A rich 9kt yellow gold band and setting with a silver front. This incredible ring has a beautiful open...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 1900's Large 20 carat Opal Old Cut Diamond and Gold Bracelet/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
An important oval opal, diamond and gold bracelet transformable into pendant, circa 1910. Oval cabochon opal approximately 30mm x 28mm; estimated total weight: 20cts; Gross weight ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Black Opal gold ring blue Australian gemstone Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
On request: Wave collection handmade 18K white gold ring with australian Dark Neon Blue Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.43 х 0.63 in / 11 х 16 mm stone weight - 7-...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Stone Red Azalea Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 0.40 carats ring weight - 4.15 grams ring siz...
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2010s German Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

40.44 Carat Mexican Opal Gigantic One of a Kind Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 40.44 carat huge Mexican opal is set along with 1.64 carat of fiery orange Mexican fire opal and 0.29 carat of white round brilliant diamond. The ring...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

14 Karat American Art Nouveau Ring with Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones
Located in Baltimore, MD
Circa 1900 colorful 14K American Art Nouveau ring with small diamond accent stones, and peridot, opal, garnet, amethyst, and aqua stones enci...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, ...

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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