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TIFFANY
CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Black Opal
Black Jade 18Kt Gold Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Australian black opals. The bracelet is fitted with a concealed three barrels hinge; a discrete push boxed
Category
1970s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Black Jade, Black Opal, Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$30,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Pendant with Opal, Diamonds, and Rubies
Located in Berlin, BE
structural characteristics, this opal likely originates from Australia. The opal displays a spectacular play
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Large Carved Opal Rose Gold Frame Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
robe framed in a 14k rose gold setting. The opal is carved from Coober Pedy Australian natural opal
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Opal Ring Vintage Art Deco Natural stones 14 Karat circa 1940
s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
8.20 grams
area design size approx 20 x 15 mm
Lovely natural opal stones from Australia
finger size: 7
Category
1940s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid Century 1950 Pendant Brooch In Platinum With 5.64 Ctw In Diamonds And Opal
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds and one Australian black opal. The opal, is gem quality, translucent with a perfect round cut and
Category
1950s American Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$4,788 Sale Price
20% Off
5.82 Carat Opal Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
nestled Hand set Australian White Opal, weighing 5.82 Carats, surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 2.81tcw
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Long Opal Earrings silver Stripe Opale Sky Blue Vintage Gemstone gift wife art
Located in Berlin, DE
Long silver earrings with natural Doublet Opal
opal origin - Australia
stones weight - 17.5 carat
Category
1990s German Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal
Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
& Silver
Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka 0.50
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$907 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Sapphire
Ruby Brooch Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Opal from
Category
1980s Thai Baroque Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
MODERNIST Clips-On Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Rare Opals
Located in Miami, FL
fastening clips.
Boulder Opal
Australian boulder opal is very unique, rare and extremely colorful. Boulder
Category
1990s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,198 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal
Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold & Silver
Natural Australian Blue Opals - 1 carat
Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Blue Green Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
stunning color play of deep blue and electric green hues. This Australian Lightning Ridge Opal measures 22
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen DWECK Sterling Silver Floral carved ring - New, Never Worn 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Gold Wash Jasper Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
nature. He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Citrine Ring New, Never Worn 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Bracelet Sterling Silver Beads Bronze Galle Caps 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Stephen Dweck Gold Wash Sterling Silver Multi Strand Bracelet 1980S
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites
Category
1980s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Stephen DWECK Citrine Bronze ring New Never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea. In
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Citrine, Base Metal
Sterling Ring Stephen DWECK carved Blue Goldstone Flower New, Never Worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea. In the past
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Dangle Earrings 1990s Never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
world tourmaline's from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Lapis Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
stones from all over the world tourmaline's from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from
Category
1990s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tested]
Weight: 9.0grams
Opal Details: Australian Opal. Measures 14.1m x 11.7mm. Excellent color play
Category
1990s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Australian Opals
Located in Tetsworth, GB
Exceptional quality, fully saturated with opalescence, with red fire. Perfectly matched. Set into fully hallmarked 18ct gold. Necklet, 15.5ins/39.5cms. long.
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
$2,316
Sterling Silver Necklace with 5.74 Carat Natural Solid Australian Opal
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
pendant)
THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE
By investing in solid Australian opal jewellery by Gryffin Opal, you
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Australian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These Opal earrings are quite lovely. The Australian Opal in each earring has beautiful colors
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Australian Opal Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Set with Diamonds
Located in Warrington, PA
Outstanding pendant six (6) prong set with Impressive 11 Carat Fine Australian Opal. Above the
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Black Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump
Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold Victorian Australian Black Opal 13x10 mm weighing approximately 3.47 carat
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Outstanding Retro 8.00 Carat Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: assay
Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural Australian Opal of approx 8.00 Ct (19.93 mm. x 16.48 mm.) - 32
Category
1940s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Black Australian Opal Diamond yellow gold Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold Victorian Australian Black Opal 13x10 mm weighing approximately 3.47 carat
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Australian Opal Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
This is an untreated , natural Australia white opal 6 X 8 mm set with 4 white gold prongs
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1950s Australian Opal
Old Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
diamonds.
The Melena Ring Gem Details
The solid oval Australian opals display abundant flashes of orange
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Solid Oval Australian Opal Pendant
Chain 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
solid Australian white base opal display subdued flashes of orange and green play of colour. The opal
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tanzanite Pear Shaped Ring, Set with Australian Opal and Diamond, circa 1985
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Austrialian opals. The Tanzanite measures 11.43 x 6.47 x 3.00 millimeters in diameter. The estimated weight
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Australian 4.41ct Crystal Opal, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
aquas. Don’t forget Australian opal is just as happy in the water as out of it, you can happily wear it
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.57 Carat Australian Black Opal
Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
, Australia
Setting: Platinum
Chain: Includes 18K White Gold chain
THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE
By investing
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian 2.71ct Crystal Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
special. This solid Australian opal is a belemnite, a fossil from an ancient sea creature similar to a
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 19.06ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Bracelet
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Opal
Opal Weight: 19.06ct
Opal Origin: Winton, QLD, Australia
Diamonds: 0.23ct D IF - F VVS
Setting
Category
1990s Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 1.67ct Boulder Opal, Diamond
Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Opal Origin: Winton, QLD, Australia
Diamonds: 0.08ct D IF - F VVS
Metals: Platinum
Chain: Platinum
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Australian 7.27ct Boulder Opal
18k Gold Earrings with Detachable Diamond Studs
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Metals: 18K solid Gold
THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE
By investing in solid Australian opal jewellery by
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian 6.35ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
for your investment in gem-grade Australian opal than a gemstone that takes you away to a place of
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Black Opal Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful ring showing a solid black Australian opal (Lightning ridge)
16x11,7x8,3mm and brilliant
Category
1980s English Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian 8.01ct Boulder Opal, Emerald
18K Gold Brooch
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
.
SPECIFICATIONS
Opal Type: Black Boulder Opal
Opal Weight: 8.01ct
Opal Origin: Winton, QLD, Australia
Dimensions
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold
Australian 2.04ct Black Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Opal
Opal Weight: 2.04ct
Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Diamonds: 0.05ct D IF - F VVS
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Australian 3.00ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Bracelet
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Opal Origin: Winton, QLD, Australia
Diamonds: 0.16ct D IF - F VVS
Metals: 18K solid Gold, Platinum
THE
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 3.36ct Crystal Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Crystal Opal
Opal Weight: 3.36ct
Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Diamonds: 0.15ct D IF - F
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian 1.84ct Black Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
A beautiful flagstone pattern solid Australian Black Opal set in solid 18K gold and accented with
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
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
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 1.45ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
.
SPECIFICATIONS
Opal Type: Black Opal
Opal Weight: 1.45ct
Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 10.38ct Boulder Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
fit you perfectly
THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE
By investing in solid Australian opal jewellery by
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian 6.39ct Light Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
. This colour combination highlights the depths and brightness the Australian light opal can bring. This
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian 1.35ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Weight: 1.35ct
Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Diamonds: 0.17ct D IF - F VVS
Metals: 18K
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 7.70ct Black Opal, Diamond
Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
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THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE
By investing in solid Australian opal jewellery by House Gryffin, you are
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Australian 22.8ct Boulder Opal, Diamond
18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
outback of Queensland, Australia.
SPECIFICATIONS
Opal Type: Black Boulder Opal
Opal Weight: 22.80ct
Opal
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Ring
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
This vintage inspired design features an Australian opal with moissanites in the halo and band
Category
20th Century American Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$1,500
12.28 Carat Australian Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Ring Size: Resized to fit you perfectly.
THE GRYFFIN OPAL DIFFERENCE
By investing in solid Australian
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Australian 12.94ct Black Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold
Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Opal Origin: Winton, QLD, Australia
Diamonds: 0.26ct D IF - F VVS
Metals: 18K solid Gold, Platinum
Ring
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Australian Opal Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact australian opal vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect australian opal vintage among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a australian opal vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is an Australian Opal Vintage?
The price for a australian opal vintage starts at $490 and tops out at $6,910 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,188.
The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design
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).
Questions About Australian Opal Vintage
- What is an Australian opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
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