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Estate Platinum Australian Opal Baguette Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 6.50cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
clarity round and tapered baguette diamonds and centered by an approximately 5ct CRISP Australian Opal
Category
1990s Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1960s Retro Australian Opal Diamond 18 Karats Gold Domed Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with Australian opal cabochons separated by brilliant cut claw set diamonds decorated with golden
Category
1960s French Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Shaped Australian Opal Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty ladies estate 14 karat white gold oval shaped Australian opal ring surrounded by a halo
Category
20th Century Australian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Australian Opal Ring
Located in Austin, TX
. The opal is of Australian origin and weighs approximately 1.11 carats (measured in setting). The ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Australian Opal Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
The gorgeous drop earrings set with the perfect match Natural Opal from Australia 2 pieces 3.8
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Bead Cabochon Prong Australian Opal Domed Bombe Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
a large domed top that is completely drenched with fine Australian opals that are neatly prong set
Category
1970s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Australian Opal Lapis with Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cab Australian Opal 1 pcs (0.49) carat, Fancy
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ON HOLD Estate 5 Carat Australian Opal
Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ring is on hold for a customer.
A charismatic combination, this 5 carat Australian opal
Category
1980s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.47 Carat Australian Opal Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ballerina Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage Ballerina Cluster Platinum Spray Ring with Australian Opal and Diamonds - a Fabulous
Category
1960s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s 10 Carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Own a piece of history with this vintage 1970s cocktail ring. The center Australian fire opal
Category
1970s Australian Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro, Vintage Multi-Color Australian Opal
Diamond Dress Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18 carat gold Australian opal and diamond dress ring , the natural opal shimmering with
Category
1990s British Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Large Gray Australian Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The intense color play shown by this Australian Gray Opal is incredible. The large oval opal is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
22.12 ct. Australian Opal and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
quality opal from Australia with at least 50% of its color being red and orange, the two rarest colors
Category
20th Century American Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Australian Opals And Black Jet
Located in Miami, FL
Boulder Opal
Australian boulder opal is very unique, rare and extremely colorful. Boulder opal is mined
Category
1990s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.80 Carat Australian Opal Round Cab and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Earring. The jewelry boasts 3.5MM Round-Cut prong setting Natural Opal (8pcs) 0.80 Carat and Round-Cut
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Studs Earrings silver Natural Australian Blue Green Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Doublet Opal stud earrings in silver
gemstone origin - Australia
opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.31 x
Category
1990s German Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Silver
193ct Handmade Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in BEENLEIGH, AU
Unique antique cared Australian opal in 1949 named "Oriental Lady."
The piece is 100% natural
Category
1940s Australian Regency Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal
3.27 Carat Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Round
Color: G
Clarity: VS
Carat: .78 Carat
Opal Details:
Natural Australian Opal
Carat: 3.27 Carats
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Retro c1960
s Australian 4.50ct Opal 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Australian Opal Doublet
of very unusual triangle shape
of impressive 4.50ct
(20mm x 14mm approx
Category
1960s Australian Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Unique Australian Black and white Opal Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a unique size and shape Australian Opal set in 14kt gold pendant. This pendant is
Category
1980s Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A lovely pair of earrings in 14k yellow gold with a diamond bow at the top and an Australian opal
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
30 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
The large heart shaped Australian opal possesses all three desired colors: green, blue and red
Category
Mid-20th Century American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal
GIA Opal Vintage Pendant 14K Gold Australian Natural Huge Solid Rainbow 6.64 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents. GIA AUSTRALIAN OPAL VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD PENDANT! BEAUTIFUL
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond and Opal Large Fish Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Platinum Fish Pendant, measuring 2 X 1 1/8 inches. Centrally set with an Australian Opal
Category
1990s Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Space Age Modernist 33 Carat Opal Diamond Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An incredible 33 carat Australian Opal necklace adorned with over 8 carats of near-flawless
Category
Mid-20th Century Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Art Deco Style 3.17 Carat Autralian Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A stunning Art Deco Style 3.17 carat Australian Opal and Diamond platinum ring. The Opal is bezel
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Large Opal Artisan Geometric Pendant circa 1988 Vintage 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Australian opal with bright and vivid color flashes from green to blue and bits of orange, yellow and purple
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Opal Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
features a Nice Australian Opal heart shape in the center, surrounded by old European-cut diamonds with an
Category
Late 20th Century Belle Époque Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum, Lightning Ridge Opal, and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
opal is a solid Lightning Ridge opal from Australia and is 'dark grey with broad pattern blue green
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Tiffany
Co. Gold Inlaid Black Onyx and Opal Bracelet and Earclips Set
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Australian opals were perfectly cut to contrast with the black onyx and yellow gold. Bold, stylish
Category
1980s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid Century Opal Flower Power Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1970s
Metal: 10K Yellow Gold
Gemstones: 5
Natural Australian Opal
Diamonds: 8
Round Faceted 0.06
Category
1970s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.74 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A truly beautiful Australian opal centers on this pendant. The opal displays rich, flashing blues
Category
1980s Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro, Vintage Multi-Color Opal and Diamond Dress Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18 carat gold Australian opal and diamond dress ring , the natural opal shimmering with
Category
1990s British Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbradt 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Enamel Mother Of Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
remained undiscovered until 1970. Coral, turquoise, and Australian opal formed a lovely pastel combination
Category
20th Century American Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Australian Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous 14k white gold ring features an 8 ct Australian fire opal surrounded by twenty prong-set
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, White Gold
Asch Grossbradt 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Enamel Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, turquoise, and Australian opal formed a lovely pastel combination that paid homage to Southwestern art.
Category
20th Century American Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Classic Dangle Drops Earrings in Platinum with 31.37 Ctw of Diamonds and Opal
Located in Miami, FL
setting with a pair of pear shaped cut (36.4 x 17.2 x 5 mm) of natural Australian Opals with a combined
Category
1990s American Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Lightening Ridge Australian Black Opal
Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Lightening Ridge Australian Black Opal & Diamond Pendant in Platinum & Diamond Platinum Chain -
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Australian Fire Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chunky unisex ring made of platinum features a gorgeous Australian fire opal and baguette cut
Category
1970s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Asch Grossbardt 18K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Multi-Color Enamel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, a gemstone in Africa that remained undiscovered until 1970. Coral, turquoise, and Australian opal
Category
20th Century American Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
47.25 Carat Natural Deep Dark Red Boulder Opal Pendant from Australia
Located in Bozeman, MT
47.25 Carat Natural Deep Dark Red Boulder Opal from Australia Boulder Pendant Necklace with 18k
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Blue Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Blue Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.75-
This stunning ring
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Dots Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Jade And Opal
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
and embellished with multiples carvings of natural black jade and Australian opals. All gemstones are
Category
1980s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Jade, Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.21 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.21 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.43 Carats of Diamond
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Custom made 18K yellow gold Australian Black Opal Doublet
Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Custom made 18K yellow gold Australian Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Ring. Nice thick heavy gauge
Category
1980s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Ridge Opal 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 27
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.92 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.92 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 1.85 Carats of
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
10.05 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful estate cocktail ring featuring a 10.05 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 1.33
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
GIA Black Opal Australian Platinum Diamond Vintage Ring Fire Solid Huge 6.79 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY GIA CERTIFIED SOLID AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL & DIAMOND
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
3 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Australian Black Opal and Diamond Art Deco Style
Category
1960s Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1.04 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful halo ring featuring a 1.04 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.27 Carats of
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Retro Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
Australian black opal and diamond cluster ring in 18K white and yellow gold.
1 x Cabochon black
Category
1960s British Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Retro Australian Black Opal, Multicolour
Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
Australian black opal and diamond cluster ring in 18K white and yellow gold. Opal’s shifting play
Category
1960s British Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
2.53ctw Australian Lighting Ridge Black Opal Pink White Diamonds Ruby 14k Ring
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING RICH MULTI COLOR, FIREY Australian Black Opal Ring from the Lighting Ridge Mine, Pink
Category
1990s Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This colorful opal originates from Australia and is set in an elegant diamond halo mounting
Category
1980s Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,200
Black Opal Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unusual and colorful opal weighs approximately 14 carats and is set in a 14k gold ring.Very
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
$1,995
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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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