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Period: 20th Century
Gemstone: Opal
Yellow Gold Opal Antique Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Triplet
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $30
Note: The resizing process will require the shank to be replaced.
Era: Antique
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone ...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.8 Carat Opal Ring with 0.90 Carats Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.8 Carat Opal Ring with 0.90 Carats Old European Cut Diamonds
H 1.2 cm x W 1.7 cm / 0.472 in. x 0.669 in
4 grams
Size 7.5 (sizable)
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Crystal White Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Art Deco opal and diamond ring features a glowing crystal white oval opal created with a trio of bright white brilliant cut diamond...
Category
Early 20th Century European Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Opal Dangle Earrings With Emeralds and Diamonds 70 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All Gemstones are Natural
Opals = 63.55 Carats
Emeralds = 3.94 Carats
Diamonds = 3.02 Carats
Metal: 18K Gold & Silver
Dimensions...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Mid Century Large White Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This Retro era cocktail ring was crafted sometime during the Mid Century design period (1940-1960). The ring features a large white opal measuring app...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Platinum
Classic Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal, Emerald and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethiopia...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Either side of the glistening opals in this ring are gorgeous deep red garnets. The garnets measure a total of 90pts. The opals measure 25pts each and are pale but with lovely fleck...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Gold Opal dangle Earrings Pireced ears Victorian revival jewelry
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage Victorian revival 14kt solid yellow gold dangle earrings with prong set opals .There are A large fiery small opals is surrounded by 7 small opals .Earrings are for pireced e...
Category
1950s Unknown Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
9K Yellow Gold and Black Opal Kangaroo Charm #15948
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold and Black Opal Kangaroo Charm-
Honoring its Australian roots, this 3D kangaroo charm features an oval black opal gemstone (8 mm x 6 mm) set in beautifully det...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Black Opal Emerald And Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K Rose Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All Gemstones are Natural
Opal = 3.41 Carats
Emerald = 0.68 Carats
Diamonds = 1.78 Carats
Cut: Mixed Cut
Earrings Dimensions: 42 x 12 mm
Me...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
10.32ct Oval Cabochon Cut Loose Australian Opal. Valued at $10000.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Magnificent Loose Australian Jelly Opal
of Cabochon Cut
of oval shape
of 10.32ct (26 x 14 x 4mm)
exhibiting great play of colours (blue, green, yellow)
Valued at $10,000.
Category
1980s Australian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Victorian Style English Diamond Opal 18 KT Carved Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding English Victorian Style bangle is a vintage dated 1988 London – bearing full english hallmarks 18 KT
Stunning carving scroll work embracing the center graduated arra...
Category
1980s English Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Inlaid Opal Bracelet #15088
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Inlaid Opal Bracelet-
This stunning bracelet features lovely inlaid opal set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB vintage Mexican Pinwheel pendant Stunning Venetian beads Lava stone necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Mexican,
Onyx,Sterling Silver, and Paua shell, mid 20th century pinwheel shape pendant necklace. This piece is stunning and very dramatic and repre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
6.66 Carat Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 6.66 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.86 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are kno...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Opal Pendant with Chain, Boulder Opal, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
This large Retro-era (circa 1940s) boulder opal and 14K yellow and white gold pendant was entirely hand crafted by a master jeweler to suggest an acorn and is a one-of-a-kind treasur...
Category
1940s North American Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Magnificent Australian Loose Black Boulder Opal of 5.50ct. 19mm x 12mm x 4mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Australian Loose Boulder Opal is
of impressive 5.50ct (19mm x 12mm x 4mm)
from Winton, Queensland
displaying the superb & truly unique spectrum of colours:
from striking Indigo & Sky Blue
to superb vivid Emerald Green
The beauty of this spectacular opal is truly dazzling,
particularly under different lightings: the gem displays the most magnificent spectrum
The gem can be set in precious metals & turned into a piece of jewelry (pendant for example) -
please message us for details!
Australian Boulder opal is the second most valuable type of opal.
Mined from the large ironstone boulders under the ground,
boulder opals are easily recognisable by the layer of solid brown ironstone...
Category
1980s Australian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Jelly Opal Diamond Drop Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful Jelly Opals are special. These Jelly Opal Drop earrings are 4.5cm long with a pear shaped Opal drop of approximately 4 carats and a top Round Opal of 2.25 carats to ...
Category
1960s English Modernist Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal and Blue Enamel Butterfly Ring with single cut Diamonds
Located in Addison, TX
Adorn your fingers with whimsical charm through this vintage blue enamel butterfly ring, featuring a heart-cut opal center that radiates with ethereal hues. The delicate craftsmanshi...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Enamel
Vintage Handmade 18k Gold Rectangular Cabochon Cut Opal Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This spectacular, handmade, vintage ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a breathtaking opal gemstone neatly and elegantly multi-prong set at the center of the open wore basket setting. The white opal has no crazing, and displays the most gorgeous and truly mesmerizing green, orange, and violet play of colors throughout. You must see this stone in person to fully appreciate how stunning it really is! The stones has a beautiful elongated rectangular cabochon...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet. Nine prong-set Opals and twenty-four diamonds adorn this lovely bangle bracelet. All stones are prong-set. The opals have a ...
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate gallery in 9ct gold claw settings. Made in London, 1988.
Ring Size: K or 5 1/4
Band ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
0.65ct Solid Australian Crystal Opal & 0.50ct Round Diamond Ring in 9K Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of elegant & eternally popular
solitaire with accents design,
this vintage ring features
a Solid Australian Crystal Opal
of cabochon cut,
of oval shape
measuring 7mm x 5.5mm - ...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 7 Carat Total
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Edwardian ring adorned with a trilogy of natural opal cabochons displaying a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours that dance across the surface. They weigh approx. 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro c1960's Australian Oval Opal 9K Yellow Gold Pendant on Matching Gold Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Australian provenance,
the pendant is crafted in 9K yellow gold,
in gorgeous foliate motif,
measuring 26mm (including bail) x 14mm
bezel set with Australian doublet opal
of ov...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Stunning Natural Black Opal Earrings Sapphires And Diamonds Cluster Setting
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
Black Opals = 6.70 Carats
Diamonds = 5.20 Carats
Blue Sapphires = 7 Carats
Dimensions: 65 x 39 mm
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Category
20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 9ct Gold Opal & Garnet 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Opal & Garnet Ring
9ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1970’s
Beautiful, three stone vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted, natural garnet centre stone & two natural, pearlesce...
Category
Late 20th Century English Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
2.50ct Pear Cut Australian Boulder Opal & Diamond (1.50ct) 18K White Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 18K White Gold,
the ring is centrally set with
a magnificent pear-cut
Australian Boulder Opal
of impressive 2.50ct
(12.5mm x 8.5mm approx.),
from Winton, QLD
disp...
Category
1990s Australian Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Ring, 2.80ct, 4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Ring, 2.80ct, 4g
Ladies Australian crystal opal ring with 14k yellow gold setting.
Stamped 14k and weighs 4...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Carved Ring 10KT yellow gold size 6.5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unusual opal ring handmade and handcarved in 10Kt yellow gold with natural Australian opals. Artist is unknown and age is unknown.
Metal Type: 10KT
Natural Opal(s):
Color: Multi
Cut:...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jim Kaufman Intarsia - 1980s - Signed and Numbered
Located in Methuen, MA
This is the LAST piece of Intarsia from the Lapidary Artist Jim Kaufman - no longer doing this work; was being done in the 1980s, perhaps early 1990s. We have had several pieces over the 43 years we have been in business. Last one....because his work is no longer available and difficult to find/obtain, we know that we will never have any more in inventory once this is sold! :-(
--> We are offering this on SALE for 20% less. Ideally, we wanted to mark this at 10% off but that is not an option for a sale item on 1stdibs. The reason behind that is at 20% we make no profit after having this in inventory for approx 35 years!
Lapidary Artist Jim Kaufman hasn't done this type of work that we know of for about 40 years! This is the LAST piece of Intarsia by him that we have in the All That Glitters Collection and that we will ever possess - there will be NO more. Don't miss out!
Jim Kaufman, a very well-known artist in lapidary in the 1980s, this piece hails from about that timeframe
and has been stored in our vaults since that timeframe. Brand New - Never Worn - Never had an owner.
This is something that comes from a wonderful time in the gemstone/lapidary trade - and his work is very
collectable and we don't believe he has been doing any of this work since that timeframe.
This particular piece consists of the following, going from the outside to the center:
Rhodochrosite
Turquoise
Sugilite
Opal (Natural)
Fire Agate
Signed and Numbered on the back: "JK V45"
Some of his pieces have come up to well known auction houses at times - such as Bonhams.
We are quoting Bonhams below for the biography of Jim Kaufman when one of his pieces came up for
auction at one of their auction houses:
James Kaufman
Born in New York City in 1950, Jim Kaufman lived much of his life in New Jersey before moving to Sedona, Arizona where he presently resides. After serving a stint in the Army, he set up a rock shop and taught himself lapidary work that later became his forte. His inlay work has been influential on the work of many artists, including that of Nicolai Medvedev...
Category
1980s North American Contemporary Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Turquoise, Fire Agate, Rhodocrosite
Vintage Solid White Opal Ring Hallmark Birmingham UK 9ct Yellow Gold 1962
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A very pretty, vintage ring featuring a solid, white opal with some play of colour of green, orange, yellow. The setting is 9ct yellow gold and bears UK hallmarks for Birmingham wit...
Category
20th Century British Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Organic Branches Opal ring 14KT size 7
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Not very standard for an opal ring, designer clearly wanted an organic feel to the ring, the opal is beautiful and natural the ring is made in 14Kt gold. Artist unknown.
Metal Type: ...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Estate GIA 18.81 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This eye-catching cocktail ring boasts color with a large oval-shaped
fiery Opal offering bursts of red, green, and blue.
With the Opal measuring appx. 21.90mm x 17.36mm x 8.63 mm ...
Category
1990s American Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Opal Seed Pearl 9ct Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Discover our exquisite doublet opal and seed pearl brooch. The central gemstone features a beautiful opal, radiating green-blue hues set in 9ct yellow gold. Complementing this opales...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Necklace & Earrings Set
This jewelry ensemble boasts timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Fashi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Dangle Earrings With Emeralds and Diamonds 70 Carats
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP
All Gemstones are Natural
Opals = 63.55 Carats
Emeralds = 3.94 Carats
Diamonds = 3.02 Carats
Metal: 18K Gold & Silver
Dimensions...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Australian 21.86ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, Platinum & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
This stunning piece is a very unique solid Australian Boulder Opal. Deep mysterious blues and greens draw you into the stone that seems to go on forever. Set with high jewellery grad...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oval Opal Pendant Enhancer in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant Featuring An Oval Cabochon Opal Measuring 22mm x 10mm Estimated to Weight 5 Carats. White Body with Bright Red and Pink Flashes. Hinged Clip wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bueche Girod Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Bueche Girod Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold Watch. French made.
This watch has an Oval shaped Opal Face measuring 20.5 mm x 17 mm. It is surrounded by two rows of Round Brilliant Full Cut ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
NERSO Opal & Diamond Earrings 22K Yellow
Located in Dallas, TX
Opal and Diamond Earrings in 22K Yellow Gold by Nerson. The earrings feature approximately 8ctw of opals and 16 round diamonds. The drop on the earring can be removed.
23 Grams
1.5"...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Sterling Silver Fire Opal Cuff
Located in Greenport, NY
1970s Sterling Silver Fire Opal Cuff
A beautiful fire opal stone in a sterling silver cuff bracelet. This stone looks absolutly incredible in person and in the sun. Multi color irid...
Category
1970s Native American Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Sterling Silver
Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Art Deco Style Vintage Platinum Rare Early 20th C
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned vintage/antique Art Deco style opal and diamond cocktail ring, likely made in the early 20th C. Made from a platinum setting, it features one large square opal surrounded b...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Palladium 2.44 CTW Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Crafted with elegance, the globe-shaped palladium Vintage Ring showcases a breathtaking union of 2.44 carats of dazzling diamonds and rich sapph...
Category
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Ring Size 6.75 #15505
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Ring Size 6.75-
This stunning ring features 13 round opals set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 22 mm. Shank: 2 mm.
Ring Siz...
Category
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant .75tdw, 11g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant .75tdw, 11g
Ladies Australian opal and diamond pendant necklace.
Stamped 14k and weighs ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Doublet Pendant # 15407
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Doublet Pendant JAGi Certified-
This elegant pendant features one oval black opal doublet (16.3 mm x 14.4 mm) set in classic 14K yellow gold.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s Australian Opal 14 Carat Gold Pendant & 18 Carat Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
Expertly crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, The Titus Necklet is stunning with her luminous freeform solid Australian opal flashing blue, green, yellow and fiery orange and red. The sw...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Spider Web Pendant Opal 14k Yellow Gold Large Onyx Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage spider web pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Cabochon cut opal measures 8mm x 6.5mm. The onyx me...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Opal Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910
opal origin - Australia...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
10 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Retro - Hollywood Regency Ring with a gorgeous central 9.57 Carat Opal surrounded by a halo of 30 absolutely radiant Rubies and Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. The mag...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Pendant Stick Pin Antique Yellow Gold Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Opal Pendant Stick Pin Antique Yellow Gold
Featuring a Genuine Natural Round Cabochon Opal Gemston...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.30 Ct Australian Opal Diamond Large Solitaire ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Impressive Opal and Diamond ring, 1960 ca
Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold in a classy solitaire design with Diamond complement on shoulders
The large Natural solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
French 1960s 4.75 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
A large band ring featuring a large domed ring set on top with a cabochon opal.
Total weight of the opal : 4.75 carats approximatel...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Quality Marquise Shape Opal Pendant in 9ct Yellow Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow Gold Fine Quality Marquise Shape Opal Pendant on a 18” Gold Chain.
18'' 9ct Gold Trace Chain.
Additional Information:
Opal Weight: 1.50ct
Tot...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ornate 18k Scroll Pattern Opal & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ornate 18k Scroll Pattern Opal & Diamond Band Ring
Discover elegance with this 18k yellow gold ring, adorned with a unique scroll pattern surrounded by 3 oval cabochon opals and rad...
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Australian Boulder Opal 18kt Pendant
Introducing an exquisite piece of craftsmanship – a stunning Pendant, expertly fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold. It showcases a .02 ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring & Necklace With Opals and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring and Necklace With Opals and Diamonds
RING:
Diamonds: 8 brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 0.49 ct.
Opal: Gorgeous oval shape opal stone, 10.4 m...
Category
20th Century European Artisan Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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).
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