Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Gold
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Opal, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, 22k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1990s German Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Opal Jewelry
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Tourmaline, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Victorian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Opal Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal
19th Century Italian Artisan Antique Opal Jewelry
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Modern Opal Jewelry
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Coral, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
2010s Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Carnelian, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver
1970s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Opal Jewelry
Jade, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k 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).





