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Gemstone: Opal
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Opal & Moonstone Foliage Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Nice Play of Colors - 5.8x3.5mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Moonstones - Round Cabochon Cut ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry

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Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 4 Carat Opal Ring 14 Karat Gold Hollywood Regency Antique Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Antique Art Deco - Hollywood Regency Opal Ring with a gorgeous central 4 Carat Opal set in a 14 Karat Rose Gold filigree open work setting of great beauty. The...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Delicate Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Delicate Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemston...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

“Capri” Opal & Multi Fancy Rose Sapphires Pendant Set 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal & Multi Fancy Rose Sapphires Pendent Set 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Sapphires 16 carats Colors: Rose, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Golden, Light Green, Lilac From Sri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate...

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian opal ring is crafted from 18ct rose gold and boasts a unique boat shape that is sure to turn heads. The...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.72ct Stunning Australian Black Opal with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.72ct Stunning Australian Black Opal with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum V1166 ♥ This is a gorgeous ring set with a beautiful Australian black opal in the center, surrounde...
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2010s American Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

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

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

Vintage Opal and Rose Cut Diamond 22 Carat Gold Front Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The front of this ring is modelled in 22 carat gold and the shank is in 9 carat gold. The opal is pale but has lovely flashes of blue and green and is surrounded by rose cut diamonds...
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1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold

Victorian Gem Quality Opal Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1900's Victorian Opal Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Features a Gem Quality 12 x 9mm Oval Cabochon Opal Gemstone 100% Natural Opal Gemstone 14K Yellow...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Opal Ring Mid-Century Modern 14 Karat Gold Eames Era Retro
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL RETRO MID-CENTURY MODERN FOUR CARAT OPAL RING IN 14K YELLOW GOLD WITH A STUNNING OVAL OPAL CABOCHON GEM. The effect of the gorgeous natural opal in the classic mi...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Rubies Pink Opal Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,black enamel and small round Ruby cabochons ,in the lower parts we ...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Dalben Oval Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 1,66 carat bezel-set oval shape Australian opal . Ring size US 6 1/2 - EU 53 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel setti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Opal Navette Ring - 12.8 carats
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Sophisticated and streamlined, this elegant Art Deco ring showcases a 12.8 carat navette-shaped cabochon opal. The opal has a white body color with subtle flashes of color, creating ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape pink opal stone: 15mm. This necklace comes with Van Cleef & Arpels certificate...
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Early 2000s French Opal Jewelry

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Opal, White Gold

60s Opal Diamond Ring Toi et Moi Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 4 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond 'Toi et Moi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Cabochon cut pear shaped opals measures 8.5mm x 6mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.28 cara...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry

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

Oval Fire Opal Cabochons Cream Color Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Bezel Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and completely handmade earrings have 2 Oval Fire Opal Cabochons measuring 10 x 12 mm set in 14 K yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Pear...
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant .79 ct
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine natural blue opal is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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

Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an exquisite pair of opal drop earrings with Art Deco ear design. The earrings feature a geometric design which is set with opals for their centers, surrounded by French cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This Lightning Ridge opal and diamond cocktail ring is an extraordinary statement piece, showcasing a large oval opal alive with iridescent flashes of green, blue, and turquoise. The...
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Mid-20th Century Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Five-Stone Opal Ring 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A luminous and romantic piece from the late Victorian era, this five-stone opal ring captures the era’s deep fascination with symbolic and ethereal jewellery...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold

58.52 Carat Pink Opal 2.14 Carat Pink Sapphire 3.55 Carats Diamond Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed jewelry designer David Morris of London, this lovely bracelet is in warm and inviting 18 karat rose gold and the pink color in the six beautifully matched opals ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace. This is a stunning turquoise enamel piece that is a wonderful example of Danish cra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

14K Rose Gold Australian Opal Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning Antique Style 14K Rose Gold ring set with five 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16" inches) Fiery AAA Quality Opals in a stunning solid 14K Rose Gold setting with carving on the sho...
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2010s British Victorian Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Australian Opal, Diamonds and Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Carlisle, MA
The Antares Earrings are exquisitely fashioned from sterling silver, featuring intricate detailing in both polished and satin finishes that capture the light and mirror the twinkle o...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from luminous yellow gold, these vintage-style earrings boast a Floral Cluster Drop design. Each earring showcases a single floral cluster composed of round Blue Sapphires an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Faceted Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Pink Opal Plain Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant earrings have 2 faceted Oval Shape Peridot size 8x10 mm set in yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Pink Opal Plain Round Drops measuring 16...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Dangle Earrings White Topaz 6.9 Carats Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 6 Pink Opals = 6.09 Carats 112 White Topaz = 0.86 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold. The sparkling oval Mexican F...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Doublet Opal Flower Ring With Emerald & Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:13.403g,D:1.55ct, Emer:1.11ct,Opal:6.55ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry

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

Australian Opal 2.29cts, Brush Finish 18K Yellow Gold, Oval Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Australian opal set in a unique designer ring setting! This bold ring has a 2.29 carat oval shaped Australian opal gemstone set in gorgeous 18 karat brushed yellow gold! No ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage White Opal & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage White Opal & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural White Opal - 7 Carats Natural Diamonds - 1 Carats This Ring is from the "Capri" traveling colle...
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Pink Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Pink Opal Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Emerald Cut Ring With Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Discover the ethereal beauty of the Limited Edition Opal Elegance Ring, a mesmerizing piece set in rich 18K yellow gold. Featuring a luminous 9x7 mm emerald-cut opal, this ring showc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphires & Opal Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphires & Opal Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi Color Fancy Sapphires from Sri Lanka Sapphire colors: Pink, Yellow, Green, Light Blue, Orange, L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry

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Sapphire, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

Victorian Jelly Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 11.0 x 21.5 mm Transparent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Prong set in with an old mine cut diamond halo surro...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry

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

14Kt Black Opal Koi-Fish Carved 3-1/2” Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The image shows an intricate carp fish pendant. The pendant features a large, carved opal-like gemstone at its center, depicting a carp or koi fish. The stone is set in a metal frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Opal Jewelry

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Black Opal, Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Arts and Crafts 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Opal Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique floral brooch features an impressive 19.90ct opal at its center, radiating a stunning play of color that shifts beautifully in the light. Surrounding the opal are delica...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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

Pink Opal Dangle Earrings Amazonite Tanzanite 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Pink Opals = 29.00 Carats 2 Amazonites = 2.00 Carats 14 Tanzanites = 0.48 Carats 18 White Topazes = ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Kai Bella 3.00 ctw Oval Fire Opal Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
The ethereal opals, known for their enchanting play-of-color, show a captivating glow that shifts beautifully with every turn. Each opal is cut into an oval shape, enhancing its natu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Australian Opal Heart Diamond Petite Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Heart Diamond Petite Pendant. This lovely petite pendant features a heart-shaped Opal set on a double basket setting with a small round diamond s...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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

Opal Diamond Necklace, Black Opal 3 Station Pendant, 14 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
These stunningly beautiful black opal doublets set in polished 14k yellow gold and dripping with diamonds provide a look that is very modern yet classic! This necklace is very fashio...
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2010s American Modern Opal Jewelry

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

TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Tiffany & Co. Sch...
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1960s French Vintage Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Australian Black Opal Ring Yuzo Kiriyama Japanese Designer Sapphire
Located in Osprey, FL
This Australian Black Opal Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that will turn heads! Its elongated shape complements the beautiful opal that beams w...
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2010s American Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Necklace in Rose Gold with Opal and Diamonds on Pearl Necklaces
Located in Loßburg, DE
Predefined structures, represented by classic materials such as gold, platinum, precious stones and pearls, influence our future lifestyle. The axially symmetrical design of the neck...
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2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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

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

18 Karat Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds and Boulder Opal
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked our other pave signet rings. The influence of Art Deco can be seen in this angular shap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Black opal stackable 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal stackable 14k gold ring. Solitaire genuine opal gold ring. Delicate opal oval cabochone ring. Rainbow opal ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 1.5 gr depends from size Gemsto...
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2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

Black opal stackable 14k gold ring.
Black opal stackable 14k gold ring.
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F.W. Lawrence Arts & Crafts Opal, Diamond and Pearl Grapes Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This enchanting Arts & Crafts era brooch has been artfully designed and meticulously hand-crafted in 14 karat gold by F.W. Lawrence, circa 1900. An electric cabochon opal moon...
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ornate Opal Dome Ring #17677
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Ring- This gorgeous ring is crafted in meticulously detailed 14k yellow gold. Ring size: 6 Shank 1.7mm Front of ring is approx. 25.4 mm x 21.0 mm x ...
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20th Century Opal Jewelry

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Opal, 14k Gold

Late 19th Century 18kt Gold Diamond And Oval Opal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold 750 and platinum 850 thousandths ring set with a claw-set opal cabochon surrounded and shouldered by crowned roses. Circa 1890 Gross weight: 4.70 g. Size 5 1/2
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1890s Italian Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k bicolor gold clasp with pink opal beads necklace - 62.9 grams 65 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold clasp with pink opal beads necklace - 65 cm Detailed description The necklace is 65 cm long, with opal coral beads ranging from 5.4 mm to 1.4 cm. The clasp measur...
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2010s Dutch Modern Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Long Black Opal Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings opal wedding anniversart gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Presented here is an exceptional pair of long 18K yellow gold earrings featuring six natural Black Opals sourced from Australia - a gemstone revered for its deep body tone and vivid ...
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2010s German Artisan Opal Jewelry

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

Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 6 ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Green Opal and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Opal Necklace Green Opals, 14k Gold 16.5” of beautiful green-hued 8mm rondelle opals. This necklace has four large gold beads at the center of the necklace and four smaller gold ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Diamond Earrings, Genuine Opal, Diamond Halo .91 Carat Stud Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
These organic blue opal earrings are to die for! The opal is incredibly bright and looks gorgeous with a halo of diamonds around each. The stud de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal, Ruby with Brown Diamond Mouse Brooch Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.45 carats, Ruby 0.10 carat with Brown Diamond 3.26 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 4.2 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our s...
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2010s Thai Opal Jewelry

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Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.37 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Australian black opal weighing 1.37 carats takes center stage in this lovely ring band. The opal, with its captivating rainbow hues, is elegantly cut in an oval shape an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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

Platinum .54ct Australian Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant with 18" platinum chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
A platinum genuine earth mined Australian opal pendant with diamond halo. The pear cut opal measures about 8mm x 6mm and has lively play of color with primarily blue-green flash. The...
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2010s Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

14ky Pendant necklace with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
Located in Carlisle, MA
From the Blue Hour Collection - this is a single, elegant pendant in 14ky with a 7.5mm round and flashing blue Ethiopian Opal cabochon surrounded b...
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2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals and four Diamonds of stunning beauty. The opals have yellow, green, orange and blue fire. The three Opal ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry

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Opal, Diamond, Gold, 10k 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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