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Period: 1960s
Gemstone: Opal
Retro c1960's Australian 4.50ct Opal 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Australian provenance,
this ring is crafted in 9K Yellow Gold,
centrally set with
an Australian Opal Doublet
of very unusual triangle shape
of impressive 4.50ct
(20mm x 14mm a...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this three stone ring reflect wonderful colours and either side of the central stone sits a pair of rose cut diamonds. They are set in simple claw settings and all model...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Le Pisson De La Mer Tropicale Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Masterstroke of Creativity with an Explosion of Color, this Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Expresses its Design Through a Vibrant Oval Shaped Black Opal Reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea...
Category
1960s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
North Star Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds and Opals
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the North Star 1960's Opal and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a radiant fusion of elegance and sophistication. Crafted with exquisite detail, this captivating timepiece features...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and 18 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 flush within the 18ct gold claws, there are also diamond points and a very ornate gallery. Fully hallmarked London 1967...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Opal And Jade Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.7 grams.
Totally is jade about 1 ct.
Totally is opal 0.40 ct.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Swirling Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A graceful, flowing ring with swirling 14k yellow gold and blazing crystal brush-stroke opals that flash an incredible blue, green, and orange array. Studded with dainty diamonds tha...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, hallmarked 1967
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising brooch depicts a lively bouquet of flowers. Master craftsmanship is on display in the flowers and leaves of the piece crafted from iridescent opals. Are 0.10 carat r...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sixties Opal and Diamond-set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. This chic sixties ring is all about the scintillating 2.5-carat opal. Displaying green, blue, purple, and red in varying hues, this stone has excellent ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Opal Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Goose Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized goose in flight with an opal cabochon body
Abstractly shaped and measuring 12.0 x 18.0 mm - prong set
Translucent white body color with spectral play-of-color ...
Category
1960s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Opal Diamond Ring 18K 6.75
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Ring is huge it measures 35mm x 30mm and has beautiful matrix of Blue, Pink, and Yellow. This cocktail ring has an Opal of 19.82 x 14.82 x 12.90 deep and weighs in at 20.1...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 9 round opals with green/blue play of color. The filigree design is mounted on a florentine finish bangle...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 karat White gold and Opal Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
We have here for sale a ring made in the 1960's, in what can be called a mid century style.
It is made in 18 karat White gold.
The Ring has been acid tested to ascertain the quality ...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Vintage Doublet Opal Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Vintage Gold & Opal Ring of Australian provenance,
centrally set with a round doublet opal
of 7.5mm - 8mm approx.
displaying the myriad of colours:
red, orange, blue, violet & ye...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 12 Ct Opal 4 Ct Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular vintage cocktail ring built around a spellbinding natural opal at its heart. It weighs approx. 12ct and displays a rainbow of vibrant colours dancing under the surface....
Category
1960s European Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s 8.08 Carats Purple Jelly Opal 18 K Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
An incredible vintage ring, its airy setting is formed of gold blades that end at the top with 4 spiked claws holding a translucent f...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
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
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
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
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
Natural White Opal Laughing Buddha "Budai" Carving. 35mm x 25mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Natural White Opal Laughing Buddha "Budai" Carving
35mm x 25mm
Total item's weight: 6.9gr.
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Important Lightning Ridge 15 Carat Black Opal Diamond Vintage Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning black opal and diamond necklace is sure to impress. The nearly 15 carat centerpiece opal from the renowned Lightning Ridg...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Opal, Diamond and Amethyst Bee Pendant
Located in London, GB
A gem set bee pendant, with an oval cabochon cut opal and a round cabochon cut amethyst set to the body, articulating wings, set with eight-cut diamonds, a...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Ring. This lovely antique ring features five AA quality oval opals prong-set on a raised gallery. One opal measures 7....
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Preowned 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin / Pendant with Opals Circa 1960s
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 14K yellow gold leaf shaped brooch pin/ pendant furnished with 29 opals. The opals are blue/green iridescent color. The sizes range from 2.4mm to 4.2mm. The brooch is in ver...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant. The pendant features a 32.43 x 28 x 61mm (46ct) opal prong-set on a handmade open bezel with mul...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Dangling Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in US
Vintage! These classic dangling earrings each feature an oval-shaped opal set in a 14KT bezel, hanging off a triangular 14KT vintage motif. Hallmarks: 14K Length: 1.5-inch total le...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1960s Garnet, Opal and Pearl Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: These Renaissance-style earrings have opals, pearls and square cut garnets in an ornate 14k gold setting.
Circa: 1960s
Metal Type: 14 Karat Gold
Weight: 9.8 grams
Size...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Diamond Opal Dial 18K Gold Ref 9706 Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
High quality Piaget's rarest Opal Dial Luxury Boutique Vintage Watch,
Featuring sparkle diamond bezel, with (35) Round Cut Diamonds, weighing 0.70 carats, Exquisite genuine Opal di...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.68 Carat Opal and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1960s 0.68 carat opal and 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage gents jewelry collection.
This fine and impressive vinta...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
In between two round sparkling diamonds measuring 4pts each sits a gorgeous opal. The opal measures 70pts and the diamonds are set in platinum illusion settings. The ring itself is m...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Coral Pendant Earrings with Diamond Halo Opal Set in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A one-of-a-kind dangling earrings featuring light pink coral drops dangling from a round opal stud surrounded by a halo of diamonds. The earrings are set in 18-karat white gold; they...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1960s Opal Floral Brooch and Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 8.6 grams
Opal Details:
Weight: 3.00ct, total weight
Cut: Round Cabochon
Color: Bluish Orange Color play
Pi...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow 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 =...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Amethyst 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds two opals and three amethyst stones. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold and the has split shoulders.
Ring Size: M or 6 1/4
Widest Point: 6.5mm
Weight: 1.6g
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Opal 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Either side of the glistening opals int his ring are gorgeous deep red rubies. The central ruby measures 30pts and the two smaller stones measure 10pts. The opals measure 2opts each ...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold
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...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Either side of the deep red garnet are two shimmering opals. The garnet measures 50pts. Modelled in 9 Carat gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1963.
Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2
Height off f...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Opal Laurel Leaf Brooch Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Brooch is really lovely. It measure 1 1/4" round. It has 5 seed Pearls and 10 Diamonds around carved detailed leaves. The Opal is approximately 7 carats and a beautiful s...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
New Old Stock Lady's 14 karat Yellow Gold Princess Opal Ring Circa 1960s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 karat Yellow Gold Princess Opal Ring Circa 1960s
Hallmarks: "14k" , "JG"
Available Sizes: Two size 6.5, Three size 7, One size 7.25, One size 9
New Old Stock, Stamped tested 14 ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
New Old Stock Lady's 14 karat Yellow Gold Garnet & Opal Ring 1960s Bombe Style
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 karat Yellow Gold Bombe Opal & Garnet Ring Circa 1960s
Hallmarks: "14k" , "JG"
Finger Sizes Available: One piece at size 5, one piece at 5 1/2, one piece at size 6 1/2, one piece at 7 1/2
New Old Stock, Stamped tested 14 Karat yellow gold lady's Bombe Style Opal and Garnet ring...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Either side of the glistening opal in this ring are gorgeous deep red garnets. The garnets measure a total of 60pts. Modelled in 9 Carat gold.
Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2
Band Width...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Detailed Carving of Lady's Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Detailed Carving of Lady's Bust
Length: 20mm
Thickness: 5mm
Weight: 1.3 gram
Condition: Australian Opa...
Category
1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this three stone ring reflect wonderful colours and either side of the central stone sits a pair of diamonds. They are set in simple claw settings and all modelled in 9c...
Category
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful hues of fiery red which glow under any light. The shoulders hold a diamond point each and...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Round Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Pearl 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous stacked set of 5 vintage bands which were each crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. Each of the bands features a different set of 7 matching round gemstones el...
Category
1960s American Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring with five opals punctuated at the top and bottom by 8 brilliant cut diamonds. 18K yellow gold frame. French work. Size: 6 3/4. Gross weight: 4.80 gr.
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
European Made Australian Opal 18 karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning necklace was crafted in Europe. It is made of 18 karat gold. It has the most stunning Australian Opal in the center that measures 25.25 mm x 18.25 mm x 5.75 mm with an ...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 graduated oval opals with green/blue play of color. The sizes ...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat simply in a gorgeous scalloped setting is a gorgeous and colourful opal. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold and has fine engraved detail on the gallery and the shoulders. The op...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 15 round opal with green and red play of color. There ...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 6 round opals with red and green play of color. Th...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle has 3 flowers made up with 7 round opals each with an additiona...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage 5.81 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 5.81 carat opal and 0.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow and white gold dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections
This stunning vintage opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a 9k white gold setting.
The vintage ring displays a stunning feature white gold four claw set 5.81ct cabochon cut opal to the centre of the pierced decorated setting.
The impressive cocktail ring is further ornamented with six transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds positioned in two rows of three, above and below the central opal in individual white gold four claw settings.
The white gold setting integrates the elevated design with the plain yellow gold shank.
The shank of this oval cabochon opal ring in gold is clearly hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark (AED) and the 9k gold fineness mark (9k).
This impressive oval cabochon opal ring in gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This vintage ring is excellent quality, set with a stunning opal displaying a scintillating play of color.
The well color matched supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance.
The vintage opal ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage opal jewellery...
Category
1960s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 8 round opals with green and red play of color. The ba...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century 18 Karat Carved Opal Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An usual vintage carved opal pansy brooch set with diamond, circa 1960. This beautifully rendered opal is carved in a Pansy flower shape. Pansies have tremendous meaning in jewelry s...
Category
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 8 oval opals approximately 6 x 4mm with r...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k 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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