Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pea...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Art Deco Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Zircon, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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).