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Gemstone: Opal
Style: Artisan
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Tichu Opal Wolf Eye Cuff Sterling Silver and Crystal Quartz Size S
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Never take your eyes off the target."
Each bracelet cuff is handcrafted in Sterling Silver studded with Opal. The use of repousse technique on cuff gives it the rare expression tha...
Category
2010s Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Oval Opal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural Ethiopian Opal is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold.
Ideal for daily casual wear.
Chain is not included.
Image is enlarged for a closer view.
Ethi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Ring Yellow Gold Navy Blue Natural Boulder Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Boulder Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal weight - 9.26 carats
stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.43 х 0.83 in / 3 х 11 х 21 mm
ring weight - 5.72 grams...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings
Located in Milan, IT
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings, length cm 7.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Bronze
Tichu Opal Wolf Eye Cuff Sterling Silver and Crystal Quartz Size M
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Never take your eyes off the target."
Each bracelet cuff is handcrafted in Sterling Silver studded with Opal. The use of repousse technique on cuff gives it the rare expression tha...
Category
2010s Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Tichu Opal Wolf Eye Cuff Sterling Silver and Crystal Quartz Size L
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Never take your eyes off the target."
Each bracelet cuff is handcrafted in Sterling Silver studded with Opal. The use of repousse technique on cuff gives it the rare expression tha...
Category
2010s Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Pink Opal & Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earring Made In Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:1.77g,
Diamond:2.08ct,
Silver:1.85g,
Pink Opal 8:14mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Opal Tanzanite Gold Drop Pendant Hand Made Earrings
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent Earrings with opal cabochon and tanzanite briolè stone surround all the cabochon. Gold 18 K
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Tanzanite, Gold
Pink Opal & Pave Diamond Ball Tunnel Earring Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:1.78g,
Diamond:2.07ct,
Silver:1.86g,
Size: 8-16 MM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Big Opal Boulder Australian Fine gemstone Freeform 47 ct Neon Blue SSEF cert
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth.
Spectacular in size, color, shape and exhibiting a full rainbow of colors, this 47.50-carat free shape Opal is a gem-quality stone for the avid collector or jewelry lover. Lively and bursting with color, this unique gemstone offers endless possibilities of creating a truly one of a kind statement ring, necklace or a pendant/brooch.
Colorful boulder noble Opal...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
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...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hirsh Yowah Nut Opal Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Oval domed cufflinks featuring a pair of two Yowah nut opals.
- 2 Yowah Nut opals weighing approximately 9.45 carats
- Created in 18K rose gold
These opal cufflinks would make the ...
Category
2010s British Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Drop Shaped Ethiopian Opal Long Earrings With Pave Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.083g,
Diamond:1.05ct,
Opal:6.61ct,
Size: 76X9 MM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in LEEDERVILLE, WA
Set in our signature 18ct Yellow Gold, this pendant features a rare, natural solid 4.946ct Australian Black Opal
(14.8 x 11.7 x 5.2mm) as its centre stone, showcasing the dazzling c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal and Chrysoberyl Drop Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From Kent Raible the limited edition 'Studio Collection' we bring you his intricately detailed Australian Crystal Opal earrings with Chrysoberyl drop briolettes.
Like much of Raible...
Category
2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hirsh Yowah Nut Opal Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Stunning cufflinks featuring a pair of two Yowah nut opals.
- 2 Yowah nut opals weighing approximately 17.40 carats
- Created in 18K rose gold
These opal cufflinks would make the p...
Category
2010s British Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Opal 18 Karat White 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 selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Opal with Dangling 18k YG Accents Multistrand Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Vibrant, luminous, iridescent green Hydrophane Ethiopian Opal 5 strand necklace embellished with lentil shape 18k yellow gold and green onyx accents.
Item # N3795.
Check...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Fire Opal Gold Stud Earrings stud Orange Mexican Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold earrings with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.2 х 0.2 in / 4 х 5 х 5 mm
earrings weight - 2.96 grams
Minimal collection
We sh...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Vanity case Stone Wood Box wife birthday gift special person wedding gifts
Located in Berlin, DE
An unique 100% handmade Boulder Opal Gemstone in wooden box
size of the stone vanity case 168 x 163 x 44 mm
weight of the stone box - 1660 gr
total weight with wooden case - 2500 gr
Category
2010s European Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Brass
Australian Opal and Diamond Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 6.32 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For those days you can't decide what color to wear, this opal ring has you covered! Our custom-designed, handmade ring features a beautiful 6.32 carat Australian opal that shows all ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Necklace of Highly Polished Pink Peruvian Opal Nuggets and Black Spinel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Tumbled and highly polished nuggets of Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace with double heart silver plate clasp. Total length of necklace is 21 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Black Spinel, Spinel, Opal, Mixed Metal
Peruvian Opal with Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Rare, large, one of a kind, artisan cut Peruvian opal, surrounded with pave diamonds and enhanced with an exquisite silver blue Tahitian pear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Black Opal 8.10 Ct Natural Australian Stone Ink Ultramarine Blue Gem report
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Australian Black Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal weight - 8.10 carats
opal measurements - 0.20 х 0.55 х 0.75 in / 5 х 14 х 19 mm
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal
Forget Me Knot Bow Brooch Pendant with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
One of a kind Forget Me Knot Bow brooch / pendant
Unisex design
18ct yellow and white gold
31.30 x 39mm in dimension
Twisting ribbons set with 120 yellow brilliant cut diamonds
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Matrix Boulder Opal Cuff Bracelet 22k 18k 14k Gold Sterling Silver
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
A Matrix opal shot through with every color that opal has to offer. The opal is wrapped in 22k gold, accent sapphires compliment, and gold dust sprinkled on the sterling silver cuff bracelet. The boulder opal cuff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Opal Silver Ring Bright Opalescence Australian Stone Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Black Opal with bright opalescence
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.2 x 0.35 in / 5 x 9 mm
stone weight - 1.5 carats
ring size - 6.5 US / 17 RU
...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal Gold Necklace Opalescent Neon Green Australian Gemstone Unisex Jewelry Art
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.31 х 1.06 in / 5 х 8 х 27 mm
pendant length - 1.38 in / 35 mm
pendant weight - ...
Category
2010s German 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...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Green Opal 12.10 Ct Oval Cabochon Natural Gemstone Broadflash Pattern
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Green Opal oval cabochon
opal origin - Australia
stone measurements - 0.2 х 0.55 х 0.94 in / 5 х 14 х 24 mm
stone weight - 12.10 carats
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
A shimmering, ethereal natural Australian precious opal is prong-set within twin rings of 14K yellow gold and topped with a brilliant little diamond in this midcentury pendant. Creat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal
Earrings in Pink Gold Cabochon of Opal and Pink Quartz
Located in Vannes, FR
Earrings in Pink Gold Cabochon of Opal and Pink Quartz
French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps.
18 Carat pink gold earrings accompanied by cabochon of opal and pink quartz. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Light Blue Australian Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian Opal yellow gold pendant
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.59 х 1.1 in / 15 х 28 mm
opal weight - 13.18 carats
pendant length - 1.42 in / 36 mm
pendant weigh...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal White Gold Stud Earrings Dark Blue Cabochon Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold stud earrings with natural Black Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.079 x 0.2 x 0.28 in / 2 х 5 х 7 mm
earrings weight - 2.80 grams
Minimal collecti...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lapis 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 seller with a private message to solve the problem.
14 karat yellow gold ring mounted with a fantastic Australian opal and around with lapis plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Silver Ring Yellow Orange Blue Green Gemstone Ring Engagement
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural dark Opal
Opal origin - Australia
stone measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm
stone weight - 1 carat
ring size - 7.75 US
ring weight - 5.18 grams
We shi...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Opal Silver Ring Nature inspired Ivy Statement Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Connect with the latest addition to our Ivy collection and celebrate a special moment from the second it arrives. The flawlessly cut Opal sits at the cen...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver
Neon Australian Opal Engagement Ring Medusa Gorgon Iridescent Blue Magic Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural freeform Neon Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.39 x 0.51 x 0.98 in / 10 х 13 х 25 mm
opal weight - 20.10 carats
ring size - 7.5 US
ring we...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Diamond Temple Necklace with Opals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K DIAMOND TEMPLE NECKLACE
Inspired by the golden temple doorway in India during the Sikh empire of the 1580's; spiritually the most significant sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Tsavorite, Pink Spinel, and Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold
These gorgeous dangle earrings feature a rainbow of colorful gemstones including Australian opals, African garnets, pink spinel and blue sapphires! The opals have beautiful play-of-color, exhibiting greens, lavenders, orange, yellow, blue and red. Framing the opals is a lovely arrangement of precious gemstones, each unusual and special in its own right, but together, the combination is just spectacular! Sparkling pink spinels, glistening Tsavorite garnets and luscious blue sapphire cabochons make these dangling opal earrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire...
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...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
AJD Elegant Blue Kyanite and Opal Dangle Earrings in 14K Glowing White Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
One of a kind elegant earrings of Opal and deep blue Kyanite in 14K glowing white gold handmade settings. These earrings hand one inch in length and feature round Opals,2.21 ct, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Kyanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Gold Earrings Polychrome Cosmic Purple Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold stud earrings with natural Boulder Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.28 х 0.35 in / 3 х 7 х 9 mm
stone weight - 3.20 carats
earrings weight -...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Rainbow Opal ring featuring a solid black opal in the centre surrounded by a rainbow of sapphires, mandarin garnets, amethyst and tsavorites.
f/si ...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
70.0 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning statement necklace is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 70.0 carats opal doublets, 22.65 carats emerald, 27.37 carats blue sapphire and 11...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Blue Green Natural Gem Magic Power Mermaid Style
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold pendant with natural Black Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.51 х 0.75 in / 3 х 13 х 19 mm
pendant length - 1.22 in / 31 mm
pendant weight - 3...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Doublet Opal Yellow Gold Bracelet Deep Blue Natural Australian Gem Mermaid Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold bracelet with natural Doublet Opal
opal origin - Australia
stone measurements - 0.12 x 0.35 x 0.59 in / 3 x 9 x 15 mm
stone weight - 2.90 carats
bracelet weight ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant Mahogany Natural Unisex Necklace Ivy
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal necklace in sterling silver
Opal origin - Australia
Opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.51 x 0.94 in / 4 x 13 x 24 mm
opal weight - 12.35 carats
pendant length - 1.54 in / 39 mm
pendant weight - 5.57 grams
Ivy collection
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rich black opal ring will add a touch of colorful elegance to every day! Featuring a 1.28 carat opal with beautiful play-of-color, this chic and sophisticated ring was handmade ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring Natural Neon Rainbow engagement ring
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 ...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large boulder opal ring unisex Polychrome Purple Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural Boulder Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.43 x 0.79 in / 4 х 11 х 20 mm
stone weight - 12.10 carats
ring size - 9 US
ring weig...
Category
2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Doublet Black Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Bright Polychrome Dark Blue
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold pendant with natural doublet black Opal
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.31 х 1.14 in / 4 х 8 х 29 mm
pendant lenght - 1.54 in / 39 mm
pendant w...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Scratched Silver Ring Cosmic Dust Australian Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver ring with natural Boulder Opal
opal origin - Australia
stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.35 x 0.75 in / 4 х 9 х 19 mm
opal weight - 3.09 carats
ring size - 7.5 US
...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Australian Opal White Gold Pendant Raw Uncut Iridescent Lavender Purple Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian Opal 18k white gold pendant
opal origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.94 х 0.98 in / 24 х 25 mm
opal weight - 15.18 carats
pendant ...
Category
2010s French Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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).
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