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Gemstone: Opal
Style: Artisan
Genuine Pink Opal Flower Oval Blue Sapphire Cabochon Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Pink Opal Flower 33 mm. in diameter with in the center an Oval Blue Sapphire size 7x9 mm set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank. US si...
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2010s Thai Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Australian Gemstone Rainbow Clouds Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with crystal Natural Opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0,12 х 0.2 х 0,28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 0,65 carat ring weight - 1...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and 18kt Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These stunning blue Boulder Opal center stones have such depth of color they catch the eye from across a room! They capture all of the deep and bright colors of the Caribbean Ocean!...
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2010s North American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peruvian Pink Opal Flower Oval Green Onyx Cabochon Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Peruvian Pink Opal Flower measuring 30x38 mm. with in the center an Oval Green Onyx cabochon size 5x7 mm set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow go...
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2010s Thai Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold

Black opal Ivy earrings neon Blue opalescence Art nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
Ivy collection — One of a kind Blue «Ink» Opal earrings in silver with grey patina gemstone origin - Australia opals measurements - 0.19 x 0.43 x 0.94 in / 5 x 11 x 24 mm earrings we...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Silver

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a Bolshevik cut diamond (0.1 ct) which complements the abundant 'play of color' of the opal. The unusual Bolshevik cut diamond originates from an antique brooche...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Peridot Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A stylish and intriguing 18k gold pendant with a natural Australian boulder opal and a brilliant cut green peridot that pairs nicely with the vibrant green flash from the opal. This ...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold

Ocean Blue Opal Diamond Halo Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Opal Earring Dangles
Located in Austin, TX
Blue, blue opals look like the ocean with hint of green! These earrings are going to POP when you wear them. Bright blue opals will shine bright with long or short hair! These opal f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible Pink Sapphire Cross Pendant, Opal, Diamond on 17" hand woven chain
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition 'Studio Collection' we present the Cross Pendant on a 17" hand woven chain. Set at the center of the pendant is a Princess cut Pink Sapphire with lovely sparkle. That pink is picked up in the surrounding Australian Crystal Fire...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Meghna Jewels 13.51 carats Opal Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These earrings are handset in 13.51 carats Ethiopian opal, ruby, sapphire and .09 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Orange Fire Opal with Pave Diamonds Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Striking orange color, in a uniquely cut organically shaped Fire Opal, embellished with pave diamonds. This opal is exceptionally clear with depth of color, and is enhanc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Fire Opal, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold, Rhodium

Australian Opal and Apatite White Gold Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold earrings with natural blue Opal and blue Apatite opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.19 x 0.27 in / 5 х 7 mm apatite measurements - 0.19 x 0.27 in / 5 х 7 mm...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Australian Opal 18K Gold ring, wife birthday gift, special person gift wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.16 х 0.24 in / 4 х 4 х 6 mm stone weight - 0.4 carats ring weight - 4.88 grams ring size...
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2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oval Opal Diamond Swirl Free form Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring is stunning with a freeform opal gemstone that will catch your eye. The opal is an oval cabochon cut, measuring 8mm x 6mm and w...
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Late 20th Century Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely and intriguing necklace with a mesmerising natural Australian black opal pendant strung on dark opal beads. The iridescent stripe across the boulder opal shows plenty "play ...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Gilt Faux Diamante, Opal, and Pearl Earrings by William de Lillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage scarce clip-on statement earrings, comprised out of textured gilt metal (14k gold electroplated), adorned by diamante rhinestones, faux glass opals, and faux French glass pea...
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Pearl

Large Australian Boulder Opal Red Green Blue Gemstone Ivy Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder Opal ring in blackened and gold plated silver Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.7 х 0.98 in / 17 х 25 mm stone weight - 21 carats ring size - 8.5 US - 58 ...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Silver

Australian Opal Horse 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic Australian opal horse 18 karat white gold pendant necklace made in italy mounted with diamonds Pendant total weight 9.50 grams Opal weight 29 Karat Diamonds weight 0.34 Ka...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Horse 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal Apatite White Gold Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold earrings with natural blue Opal and blue Apatite opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.19 x 0.27 in / 5 х 7 mm apatite measurements - 0.19 x 0.27 in / 5 х 7 mm, 0.27 x 0.35 in / 7 x 9 mm opal weight - 0.9 ct...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Horses 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Shaped Multi Gemstone Cuff with Diamonds Made in 14k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.38g, Diamond:5.1ct, Silver:45.93gm, Opal:12.56ct, Tourquiose:28.96ct, Moonstone-62ct, Size: 81X58X33MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Center Stone Opal Ring Surrounded by Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.24gms, Diamond:0.60ct, Silver:4.77gms, Sapphire:5.9ct, Opal:3.60ct Size: 23X17X28MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

18k Gold Opal and Peridot Drop Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely handmade and one-of-a-kind pair of asymmetrical 18k gold earrings with boulder opals and lush green peridots suspended from 18k gold flowers. The asymmetry accentuates the b...
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2010s European Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold

AJD Pendant of Magnificent Teardrop Opal Flashing Red & Green Surrounded by Ruby
Located in Raleigh, NC
16.98ct magnificent Opal with red and green flashes. This fabulous opal is has to most desired red flashes every way you look at it and at 16.95 carats there are lots of ways to loo...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Carved Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:12.22g, Diamond:0.7ct Pink opal:54.4ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

Australian Opal American Indian 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic Australian opal American Indian 18 karat white gold pendant necklace made in italy mounted with diamonds Pendant total weight 9.50 grams Opal weight 16.70 Karat Diamonds w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant with Emerald, Opal, Diamond, Granulation
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition 'Studio Collection' we present the Cross Pendant. Gorgeous bright emeralds meet Australian Crystal Opal. All the fine detailing, the flowing line...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite & Opal Earrings
Located in Seattle, WA
14kt Yellow Gold Earrings with Tanzanite & Crystal Opal These lovely earrings are set with 40, 2.5 MM Round Brilliant Tanzanites & 2, 4MM Round Brilliant Tanzanites, Two Oval Cut 10 ...
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2010s Thai Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal Horse 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic Australian opal horse 18 karat white gold pendant necklace made in italy mounted with diamonds Pendant total weight 6.10 grams Opal weight 16 Karat Diamonds weight 0.08 Ka...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Australian Opal and Rubellite Earrings, Granulation
Located in Mossrock, WA
From Kent Raible the limited edition 'Studio Collection' we bring you his intricately detailed Australian Crystal Fire Opal earrings with Rubellite Tourma...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold

Opal Pink Sapphires Gold Ring Promise Wedding Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary custom made engagement/promise ring features a unique interplay of naturally beautiful gemstones. An Australian Opal is securely prong set sideways in the center, e...
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2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Black Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

9 Carat Gold Natural Crazed Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Natural Opal set in 9ct Gold mount with Crazed internal fractures Size 2.5cm x 1.5cm x 7mm approx Weight 4.93 grammes
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and South Sea Pearl Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An exquisite 18k gold pendant with an Australian Boulder Opal and a golden South Sea Pearl. This is a winning combination of two elegant and understated gemstones. The khaki green o...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Fire Opal, Sapphire and Diamond Mythology Collection Apollo Necklace by Madstone
Located in El Dorado Hills, CA
Specs: 18k yellow gold pendant with 41.60 carat Fire Opal, 39 carats Faceted Oregon Sunstone, 7.7 carats Carnelian, 3 carats Orange Sapphire, 1.71carats Diamond, and .38 carats Yellow Diamond Story: Greek Mythology tells the story of Apollo, the God of Light...
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2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal and Diamond Baguette Platinum Engagement Ring, 2.99 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful platinum ring features a 2.99 carat fine black opal set with sparkling baguette diamonds! The black opal has gorgeous play-of-color incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Australian Opal Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian precious Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.40 in / 7 х 10 mm stone weight - 1.5 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight - 9.23 g...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 18k 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

Engagement Opal Ring Gold Unisex Tree of Fantasy Forest Lotr Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 14 carats stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 х 0.87 in / 4 х 14 х 22 mm ring weight - 7.45 grams ri...
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2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Short Pink Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A feminine, elegant and understated 18k gold short necklace with a soft pink Australian boulder opal and two small sparkling champagne coloured diamonds. A lovely and subtle necklace...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sliced Opal & Blue Sapphire Earrings with Spider & Web Design in Pave Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.72gms, Diamond:2.91cts, Silver:12.40gms, BlueSapphire:1.80cts, OpalDoublet:9.20cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

Australian Opal Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handcrafted One-of-a-kind 18kt Gold and Precious Black Boulder Opal Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A quietly understated pair of earrings with precious black opals suspended from a 18k gold coral branch motif. Gem quality black opals are hard to f...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Big Opal Silver Ring Bicolor Blue Yellow Australian Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Boulder Opal Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.2 x 0.59 x 0.87 in / 5 х 15 х 22 mm ring size - 8.75 US ring weight - 12.5 grams We ship our j...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Yellow Gold Ring Daenerys Style Natural Opal Crystal Pipe Luminous Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with Natural Opal Crystal Pipe opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 5 х 10 х 14 mm stone weight - 3.5 carats ring weight - 5.76 g...
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2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Delicate Choker of Paua Shell, Black Opal, and Green Quartz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique choker length necklace that is perfect for Spring and Summer. This delicate necklace features five stations of Paua Shell, 27x18 MM, alternating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Black Opal, Sterling Silver

18k Gold Drop "Knot" Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds and Honey Opal
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An exquisite pair of 18k gold earrings featuring long honey opal drops of exceptional beauty and light grey and yellow rose cut diamonds in an asymmetric co...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Russet Brown Australian Gemstone vintage style gift
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder "koroit" Opal opal origin - Queensland, Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.63 x 1.22 in / 3 x 16 x 31 mm stone weight - 14.8 carat...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Gold Ring Art Nouveau Style Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with Natural opal Crystal Pipe opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.67 in / 5 х 10 х 17 mm stone weight - 4.25 carats ring weight - 6.66 gr...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k 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...
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Opal Gold Ring Natural Gemstone Roots Pinfire Pattern Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 11 carats stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.55 х 0.9 in / 3 х 14 х 23 mm ring weight - 7.06 grams ri...
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2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.40 Carat Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning cocktail ring features a beautifully high-domed opal set in 18k yellow gold and framed with sparkling round Tsavorite green garnets! The opal is a 2.40 carat gem with gorgeous play-of-color, and the greens in the center gem come to life next to these brilliant African garnets. This ring was made by our talented goldsmiths in Los Angeles. Such a happy ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Opal Jewelry

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Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, Opal, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

AJD Delightful Round Opal in 18KT Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Creamy round opal with flashes of green and blue set in a handmade 18KT rich yellow gold setting. This is from our favorite craftsman in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fire Opal Gold Ring Red Gemstone Modern Engagement lotr style
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Mexican Fire Opal Opal origin - Mexico stone weight - 1.67 carats stone measurements - 0.39 х 0.43 in / 10 х 11 mm ring siz...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Natural Blue Opal Australian
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold earrings with natural Black Opal black opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.2 x 0.47 in / 4 х 5 х 12 mm Opal weight - 3.25 carats earrings weight - 4...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Opal Gold Ring Waves Engagement Ring Art Nouveau Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.31 х 0.71 in / 7 х 8 х 18 mm stone weight - 5.80 carats ring weight - 5 grams ring size ...
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2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Gold Ring Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.51 in / 5 х 10 х 13 mm opal weight - 3.45 carats ring size - 6.5 US (this ring may b...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, 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 seller with a private message to solve the problem. Beautiful 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant mounted with a big opal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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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