Opal Jewelry
2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Jade, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s Turkish Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, White Gold, Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Sterli...
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
1990s English Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Agate, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
1990s French Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Onyx, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).