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Period: 1980s
Gemstone: Opal
1980s Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Triangular Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a triangle-shaped opal cabochon measuring 8.0 x 8.0 mm
Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color
Prong set in white gold head with halo surround
Compris...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold
Victorian Style 1.60Ct Opal Pearl and Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.60 carat opal, pearl and 0.02 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our diverse opal jewellery collections.
This fine and impressive vintage vintage pendant/brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold, replicating the details of a Victorian example.
The pierced decorated setting is ornamented with three feature claw set oval cabochon cut opals, in a trefoil style design.
The centre of this arrangement is embellished with a claw set 0.02ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond to the centre.
The feature arrangement is encompassed with a paralleling scalloped border embellished with fifteen seed pearls, graduating in size dependent on location.
The border is further embellished with three protruding bud decorated settings, each accented with pavé set pearls.
The lower portion of this impressive pendant/brooch is embellished with an articulating four-claw set cabochon cut opal terminal, completing the design.
This vintage opal brooch...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A very special Opal ring set in 18k gold with a diamond on the side.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Opal Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.85 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally is emerald and emerlad 0.40 ct.
Box is no...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones Cuff Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning cuff bracelet all hand wrought is a beautiful combinations of gorgeous set semi precious stones in different shapes and colors.They are set against sterling silver fili...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian, Garnet, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Opal, Diamond and Emerald 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous opal cluster holds a halo of alternating diamonds and emeralds. The diamond total is 24pts and the Emerald total 24pts. The opal is smooth glossy with so many flecks of...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Heart Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Heart Bracelet. This lovely 1980s link bracelet contains twenty-two heart-shaped Opals set in an open bezel. The opal hearts measure 5 x 4.8mm and the brace...
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Opal and Diamond Rectangular Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Embrace the enchanting beauty of this Rainbow Opal and Diamond Rectangular Band Ring. Expertly crafted in lustrous 14k yellow gold, this stunning ring features a mesmerizing rectangu...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 75pts and six shimmering opals. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws. Hallmarked Birmingham 1986.
Ring Size: N or 6 3/...
Category
1980s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Tiffany & Co. By Paloma Picasso Suite of 5 Sugar Stack Rings 18Kt Gold With Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Suite of five stack rings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful suite of five stackable sugar rings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Opal, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Boulder Opal & Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
From the dust and dirt of the Australian outback, The Serene Ring offers up such beauty. Creatively crafted in 9 carat gold, her sumptuous opal flashing red, blue and green is graced...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian Opal and Old European Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Year: 1900s
Ring Size: 5 (Sizable)
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.0grams
Opal Details: Australian Opal, All Colors in color play, 9x6mm
...
Category
1980s Edwardian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9kt yellow gold pair of diamond and opal studs
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 9kt yellow gold pair of diamond and opal studs.
Made in 1988.
Dimensions -
Length: 1.3 cm x 0.6 cm
Weight: 3.00 grams
Diamonds -
Cut: Round brilliant
Quantity of stones: 6
...
Category
1980s European Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Hinge Bangle
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage opal hinge bangle consisting of ten oval cut cabochon opals claw set in 14ct yellow gold. The bangle also features a gold safety chain...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.55 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is opal about 1.50 ct.
Ring size is US 7.5
W...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.1 grams.
Totally is diamond totally 0.70 carat..
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Box is not in...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Geoffrey Turk 18kt. yellow gold pendant with opal and diamonds, 1984
Located in Braintree, GB
Geoffrey Turk Vintage 18kt. yellow gold pendant with opal and diamonds.
Made in the United Kingdom, London, 1984
Maker: Geoffrey Turk
Fully hallmarked
...
Category
1980s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Natasha Stambouli 24K GP Chalcedony Garnet Opal Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
Located in Sausalito, CA
This exquisite brooch pin by Natasha Stambouli showcases a haute couture Etruscan revival style cross design, adorned with semi-precious stones in vibrant multicolor hues. The piece ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Garnet, Opal, Gold Plate
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.
Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Band Width: 5.5mm
Height Off...
Category
1980s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Opal and diamonds ring in 18k yellow gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: Opal and diamonds for a total weight of 0.20 carat
Material: 18k yellow gold
Dimensions: 1.8cm length on finger
Weight: 10g
Size: 57 (free sizing)
Certificate
Ref. : 24591
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Signed Munsteiner Decorative Cocktail Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K yellow gold fire opal hand-forged Munsteiner ring, accompanied by an appraisal by Independent Labratories. Centered with a fancy triangle shaped fire opal weighing ap...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
Coober Pedy Opal Ring by Manfred Lorenz Circa 1970-1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This 18k yellow gold ring grading from 5.79 to 23.5mm in width with an elaborately textured finish, set with a stunning light, low cabochon cut Coober Pedy Opal. Hallmarked and stamp...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
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
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 Opal and 9 Carat Gold Double Row 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.
Ring Size: S or 9
Face Width: 7.5
Height Off Finge...
Category
1980s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Opal & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Opal & Diamond Brooch
1 center opal surrounded by 5 large old mine diamonds & 91 small round cut diamonds, suspending a pear shape cabochon opal set with round cut diamonds
Cente...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Lapponia 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Opal Doublet Ring, 1981
By Lapponia
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Finnish 18ct yellow gold 0.04ct diamond and opal doublet ring designed by Zoltan Popovits for Lapponia.
The ring is hallmarked with the Lapponia m...
Category
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Sapphire Navette Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.5, Rainbow Opal Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
If you're looking for a unique and vibrant ring, this 0.60ctw Opal Sapphire Navette Ring is the perfect choice. Made from 14K yellow gold, this ring features a stunning navette-shape...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond Opal Onyx Cocktail Marquise Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This fine and impressive Art Deco style marquise shaped ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Brilliant cut diamonds.
Cabochon cut opal.
Rectangle cut onyx.
Total diamond carat weight: 0.56 carats.
Opal carat weight: 1.62 carats.
Onyx carat weight: 19.77carats.
Condition: Good.
Lenght: 2.8 cm Width: 1.6 cm. Weight: 8.44 Grams.
Size: US 6.5 It can be resized.
FREE SHIPPING AND RESIZING.
RETURNS ACCEPTED (3 days. Any piece customizated cannot be returned.).
We guarantee you will receive this gorgeous item as described and showed on photos.
A gorgeous design, it could make a unique engagement ring, or a special addition to any antique jewelry collection!
I’m Teresa Francés, second generation of a Spanish family antiques store called “Ricardo Francés...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Black Australian Opal & Diamond Swan Brooch/Pendant Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Black Australian Opal & Diamond Swan Brooch/Pendant in Platinum. The swan features a 21.83ct Black Australian Opal and 2.50ctw of round diamonds. The swan...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst and Opal 14 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster ring has an amethyst at the centre and has opal petals. In between the petals there are smaller amethyst stones. The colour ...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Gold
Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Opal Ring, Emerald Ring, Diamond Ring, Vintage Ring solid 14K gold Ring. This cocktail ring has a center Opal measuring 14mm x 10mm (4.00 carats) and this gorgeous gem have splashes ...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s 6.40 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Important retro ring, it is set with 4 claws on its top of a cabochon opal with green-blue color games, surrounded by round emerald...
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Opal Brilliant Pendant Platinum like a Mobile Fullcut Diamonds total 1 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
a real fine white full opal from Australia, shimmering in all natural colors, simply beautiful, approx. 1.35 ct, 7.5 x 6 mm, three full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 1 ct,...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
4 Carat Opal Thai Princess Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980
Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Weight: 6.5 grams
Size: US 7.25, resizable
Opal Details:
Carat: Approximately 4.0 carat total weight
Shape: Round and pear
Origin: Ethi...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Checkerboard Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with black jade and opal in a checkerboard pattern.
Signed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Opal 4.60 Carats Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
An important yellow gold brooch/pendant set with a beautiful pear-shaped opal weighing approximately 0.42 carats.
It is set with approximately 4.61 carats of baguette and brilliant ...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
circa 1980s Georgian Style Heart Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: Circa 1980s
Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Size: US 8.5
Weight: 5.7g
Diamond Details:
Cut: Round
Carat: 1.0 carat total weight
Color: G-H
Clarity: VS-SI
Opal Details:
Cu...
Category
1980s Unknown Renaissance Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Black Opal Yellow Gold Pin
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic design seen on this vintage treasure. This design is simple yet elegant. The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and measures 2" in length. The highlight of the pin is on...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Halo Style with Bail 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
One (1) vintage pendant in white 14 karat gold (by acid test), halo style with bail, polished and rhodium finish. Total weight 5.10 grams. The pendant is set with: Twenty-two (22) ro...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Franklin Mint 1989 14k Gold Peacock Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Franklin Mint 1989 14k gold 5 x 7 mm opal, emeralds and sapphires gemstone. Peacock design earrings with screwed post. Stamped on the back, F.M. 89. 14k weighs 9.6 grams. Maker mark ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Triplet Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Features:
Triplet Opal Center Stones and 0.21 carat total accent Diamonds
Crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Ring Details:
Weight: 5.87 grams
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Ring...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Opal Filigree Navette Statement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold oval opal filigree navette statement ring. This ring features an oval cabochon cut opal with trefoil pron...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Franklin Mint 1988 14k Gold Peacock Design Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Franklin Mint 1988 14k gold 8 x 6mm opal, emerald and sapphire gemstone. Peacock design ladies ring size 6.25. Stamped on the inside F.M. 88. 14k, weigh...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Opal Diamond White Gold Brooch by Prof. Friedrich Becker
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating and very flexible brooch by Prof. Friedrich Becker can be worn in many different ways, due to the extraordinary precise mechanical workmanship. It is made of white gold with 6 boulder opals and 6 ca. 0.2 carat brilliant cut diamonds mounted on each rotatable intersection. The fantastic design with its beautiful radiant stones is a real eyecatcher!
Friedrich Becker was one of the most outstanding artistic personalities of our time.
As an internationally renowned goldsmith, as a creator of kinetic jewelry...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 oval opals that measure about 8 x 6mm. They are white in color with gree...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980
Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold
Weight: 2.5 grams
Dimensions: 1 inch height x 0.5 inch weight
Diamond Details:
Carat: 0.03 carat total weight
Carat: Round
Color: G
Cla...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold
Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring, 1 oval cut opal with round & baguette side diamonds set in 14k yellow gold
Opal Weight: approximately 1.72 cts
Di...
Category
1980s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal
Vintage Opal Matrix Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This large opal matrix ring is set in a sterling silver mount, The asymmetrical slice shows a wonderful array of blues and some fluorescent red specs. The stone has been polished to ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Opal Matrix Silver Dress Ring Fashion Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chunky slice of opal matrix has a concave surface and is mounted in sterling silver. The mount is solid and has a very smooth feel to it.
The dimensions of the stone are 3.4 x...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 10 round opals with red and green play of color. The bracelets width is .5...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Lapis Australian Opal Cocktail Ring
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...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diminutive Kay Ivankovic Sterling Silver & Opal Gemstone Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful 1980's handmade sterling silver vase.
By Kay Ivankovic.
Kay Ivankovic, the high-level contemporary British silversmith, is known for her flowing, organic forms.
This hand-chased vase...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
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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Diamond Black Enamel Antique
Onyx And Diamond 1920
Cartier Ruby Diamond
Tiffany Co Blue Sapphire
Aluminum Bag
Aluminium Bag
Tiffany Pave Diamonds
Ruby Calibre
Antique Fasteners
Calibre Rubies
Tiffany Head