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Gemstone: Opal
Art Deco Style Carved Cushion Pink Opal Round Amethyst Cab Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Pink Opal Cushion Cabochon measuring 18x18mm surmounted by an Amethyst Round Cabochon of 6 mm in diameter set in a 14k yellow g...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal and Curb Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
This contemporary necklace features five Ethiopian opal drops dangling from a sleek 18 karat gold curb chain. Measuring just under 2mm wide, the chain is 16 inches long and is finis...
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2010s Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Bead Ball Bracelet Smokey Diamond 14kt Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Item Code :- SEBR-42577 (14K) Gross Wt. :- 17.16 gm 14k Solid Yellow Gold Wt. :- 3.97 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.21 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Opal & S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Large Australian Neon Opal Silver Engagement Ring
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 (we can...
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2010s French Aesthetic Movement Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Keiko Mita's Opal Azure Necklace in a Gold Frame with Blue Sapphire Accents
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita's unique Azure Necklace features an Australian Crystal Opal (2.51 Carats) set in a 14 Karat Yellow Gold frame accented with a Blue Sapphire (0.035 Carats). The contemporar...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Green Chrysoprase with Yellow Opal Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Green lover’s heaven, vibrant color 323 carats Chrysoprase and 11 carats Walo Ethiopian Opals, five-strand necklace. Item # N3764 Materials and Weight Chrysoprase, two strands, 8mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Chrysophrase, Opal, 14k Gold

Contemporary 0.49 Carat Diamond Jelly Opal Platinum Swirl Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval jelly opal cabochon measuring 5.8 x 7.6 mm - colorless body with spectral play-of-color. Featuring a swirling surround of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds....
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Early 2000s Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian Mourning locket with a hand cut Central Opal Heart (13mm x 10mm) surrounded by eight mine cut natural diamonds (approx 1.5-1.75mm eac...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

21st Century Australian Opal Jelly Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Australian Opal Jelly Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet, Masterpiece. 18 Karat gold bracelet with an irregular surface made up of gold-plated silver mounds with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Opal Jewelry

Materials

Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 1.3carat and 6 shimmering opals. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws. Made in London, England. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold

Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Three Carat Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Representing hope, innocence and purity in mystical circles, the opal has a strong spiritual history. This stunning three carat oval opal cabochon displays a spectrum of color from e...
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1950s American Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.91 Ethiopian Opal Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 5.91 carats Ethiopian opal, 1.62 carats pink sapphire, 1.45 carats fire opal and .86 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

11.83 Carat Rare Lightning Ridge Crystal Opal 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
Unrivaled, this heart stopping 11.83 carat Crystal Opal from Lightning Ridge Australia, is amongst the most intriguing and mysterious of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Opal Virgin Mary Spiritual Bracelet Cuff Bangle J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Ruby Opal Bracelet Cuff Bangle J Dauphin Gold Plated Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate

Nugget & Oval Shaped Emerald Earrings with Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
These earrings feature vibrant emeralds set in a unique nugget and opal shape, surrounded by sparkling pave diamonds. Crafted with 18k gold and silver, these earrings are both luxuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Australian 2.63ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
The deep blues shimmer in this Australian Black Opal like glowing flashes of an evening ocean. The brilliant white diamonds sparkle in the light, reflect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Quality Natural Opal and Vs Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Opal and Diamond cluster ring. Designed with an oval shaped opal to centre, 6mm x 8mm. Surrounding are eight princess cut diamonds, vs clarity, f-g colour, 0.8cts total. 11m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Dalben Mixed Natural Stones Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design hand crafted necklace composed of 45 carat mixed natural stones ( jade, green aventurine, chalcedony, chrysoprase, lapis, quartz, rock crystal, zoisite, lazurite, aga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Ruby, Jasper, Rhodocrosite, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 1...

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal diamonds and yellow gold sailboat brooch pendant circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONE: one free-form opal weighing approximately 2.22 carats....
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1990s Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

'Opal Blossom' Antique 17.7ct Black Opal & 8.03ct Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
A truly timeless piece, the Opal Blossom, was created in the 1930s. This spectacular piece is a pendant and also a brooch. Centred with a heart of 17.7ct black opal and set in an 18K gold and palladium Chrysanthemum setting featuring over 8ct of diamonds, it is a true heirloom piece fit for royalty.
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1930s Australian Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Palladium

Steven Battelle 33.4 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Soquel, CA
Seven irregular cut cabochons of shimmering blueish and purplish Australian boulder opal from the Quilpie region in Queensland are set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezels with surrounding accent wires in this elegant bracelet. Extra jump rings allow for adjustability (7.5-8 inches) to fit medium to large wrists...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

7.14 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here we have a very fine vivid jelly orange fire opal from Mexico which has excellent play-of-color. The opal weighs a respectable 7.14 carats and shows very strong bright color flas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

French 1960s 2 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique ring, its setting is made of gold threads set as a fan on the departure of the ring. They hold in the center an op...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite and Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Sam Shaw
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine blue Tanzanite and an orange fire opal ring set into a modernist 18K yellow gold ring. The fine medium blue, with a hint of violet, and ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Emerald Australian Opal Gold Asymmetrical Ring
Located in Milan, IT
The Ines ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a round cabochon cut natural emerald around 0.8 carats, diameter 5.9, depth 3.05 mm and an high quality oval cabochon cut A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended ...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Fire Opal and Pink Tourmaline on Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in București, B
This is a beautiful set, hand made in our workshop, especially great as a Christmas gift Material: 14k solid yellow gold Length of chain: 45+5 cm Size of earrings: 1.5 cm Main Stone Type: Blue Fire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Belle Époque Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k 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

12 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 12 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 6.5 Oval Natural Opal A classic, Cocktail ring ...
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2010s Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Era 18kt. Gold & Harlequin Black Opal Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An extraordinary and utterly unique ring featuring an enthralling, fiery and exotic black opal bursting with fiery flashes of color. The Arts and Crafts era is famed for its imaginat...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Amazonite and Opal Drop Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An eye-catching pair of 18k gold earrings with amazonite drops dangling from a paisley motif set with opal doublets. The paisley motif sits neatly on the earlobe covering the pierced...
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2010s Dutch Artisan Opal Jewelry

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Karbra 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and 4 Carat Opal Beetle Stick Pin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Pin with Ornate Design and Tahitian Pearl and Opal Cabochon Accents Total Length of Pin = 67 mm Length of Beetle = 29 mm Width of Beetle = 20 mm Total Mass =...
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1960s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Pear Shape Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Era: Edwardian Metal: Platinum Opal: 19 mm by 15 mm Diamonds: 2 carats total weigh SI G-H Weight: 9.4 Grams
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Opal Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Multi Gemstone and Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Glamorous Gemstones - Sunita Nahata started off her career as a gemstone trader, and this particular collection reflects her love for multi-colored semi-precious gemstones. The piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...

Natural Opals and Rhodolite Garnets Cocktail Ring 8.40 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 9 Opals = 2.45 Carats 22 Rhodolite Garnets = 5.95 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Australian 5.65ct Black Opal, Diamond & 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Redefining classics is a strong design influence for the team at Gryffin Opal. Our goal is to give new and modern pieces a classic feel while retaining their fresh appeal. This beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold

Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal beads 18.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Limited edition These exquisite Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings were design...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

Victorian Opal Diamond Gold Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Russian opal and diamond heart pendant, the heart-shaped opal set to the centre of an old brilliant-cut diamond cluster surround, the eleven d...
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Late 19th Century British Russian Empire Antique Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Jadeite Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Oval 2.90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Jadeite Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Oval 2.90ctw Stone Information: Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .57ct Cut: Oval Natural ...
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20th Century Opal Jewelry

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Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Opal, Yellow ...

Natural Untreated Australian 11.16ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
Simple yet alluring, the ‘Amdis’ boulder opal pendant (11.16ct) is a minimal 18K white gold allowing the brilliant opal gemstone to shine and display its harmonious blend of classic ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Grima Ring in 18 Karat White Gold With an Opal & Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This unique white gold ring was made by the jewellery house 'Grima' and features a sizeable boulder opal set with diamonds on a triangular shank. The grooved tapered shank sweeps up to a point where there is a triangular cabochon 'boulder' opal which is claw set and surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds in the ring are of I colour and SI clarity and total 0.45 carat and have been accented with a ball and wire feature style setting. Grima is the jewellery house founded by Andrew Grima who notably created jewels for The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne. Virtually all of Andrew Grima's creations are one of a kind and whilst he has passed away the firm is now run by his youngest daughter Francesca Grima...
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20th Century British Modernist Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Australian 7.43ct Boulder Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
The impressive and opulent Ta Prohm boulder opal ring (7.43ct) is a piece that carries the ancient wisdom of the most revered temple in Angkor, Cambodia. The ring’s gorgeous opal gemstone features an utterly mesmerising and vivid azure and emerald swirl of colour set within a smooth and polished 18K yellow gold and complemented by an array of dainty diamonds. Inspire awe and admiration wearing this regal piece that will last for generations to come. Designed by Renata Bernard. This ring is truly a one-off and irreplaceable edition. PARTICULARS: Opal weight: 7.43ct Ring size: O+1/2 (resizable) Setting length: 67.37mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold This opal ring arrives in a gun-metal aluminium box inside a paper orange box. It is complete with an Opal Minded...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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

Blue Opal Rondelle Cut Gemstone Necklace
Located in Arnavutköy, TR
This elegant Blue Opal Necklace crafted out of very high quality. The stones which in this necklace are in rondelle cut. This necklace is very stri...
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2010s Turkish Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Dalben Little Oval Australian Opal Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing small earrings with two bezel-set oval cabochon Australian solid opals weight 2 carats . Bezel sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Solid 18K Yellow Gold 3.5 Carat Opal Station Chain Bracelet for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Beautiful Opal Station Chain Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 7 sparkling natural opal, weighing 3.5 carat. It measures 6 inches long in length. Opal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

10 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 10 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold size 5 Oval Natural Opal A classic, Cocktail ring 1...
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2010s Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18kt Solid Yellow Gold Square Cut Opal Gemstone Tennis Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This Opal Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 35 endlessly sparkling natural opal, weighing 7.15 carats. It measures 7 inches long in length. Opal helps to find love, good luck, h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Ruby Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Cross Chain Necklace Silver Gold Pated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Cross Chain Necklace Silver Gold Pated Spiritual/ Religious Long Chain 28" Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to protect us. During challenging times, such as today, humanity must come together as a collective of mind and soul through a shared action of love and compassion. With a desire to (re)build confidence and (re)find faith and spirituality within, a medal can become a symbol to help us cope with the uncertain reality and create a sense of spiritual protection and remembrance to hold compassion in our hearts. The Miraculous Medal (French: Médaille miraculeuse), also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Grace, is a devotional medal...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Broche En or 18 Carats Ornée d’une Importante Opale Et De 13 Rubis Vers 1960
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Broche en or 18 carats ornée d’une importante opale de variété arlequine, elle est sertie en griffes et est enchâssée dans un motif de feuilles finement ciselées au naturel rehaussée...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

White Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One white opal and diamond 14K yellow gold ring featuring one oval cabochon cut white opal weighing approximately 1 ct. surrounded by old European cut diamonds weigh approximately 0....
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20th Century Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

52.38ct Boulder Opal 22k Gold Handmade Chain Pendant Necklace, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Necklace by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in matte-finished 22k yellow gold featuring an extraordinary, rare 52.38 carat tear drop shaped blue boulder opal with phenomenal rainbow fire...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Handcraft Cameo 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Lava Retro 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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.77 Carat Total Weight Lightning Ridge Opal 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This unique bypass ring features 1.77 carat total weight in two Lightning Ridge oval opals set in 18 karat yellow gold. The Lightning Ridge opals are very beautiful and as they hit t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Grey Diamonds Gold Ring Red Green Color
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold and patinated silver ring with natural Black Opal and Diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.35 in / 7 х 9 mm stone weight - 0.88 carats ring w...
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2010s French Victorian Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...

Victorian 9.4cttw. Opal, Ruby and Diamond Split Shank Ring in 18k / 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Gemistry, Split Shank, Victorian floral ring featuring 7.25 Cts. of Ethiopian Opal prong set at the center enclosed in the multirow ...
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2010s Victorian Opal Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.65 carat opal, 1.10 carat ruby and 0.22 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and and white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage opal...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry

Materials

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

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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