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Tiffany
Co. 1975 Angela Cummings Large Lentil Earrings 18Kt Gold Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
double cabochons cuts, carved from natural black jade, with inlaid of natural Australian opal.
Have a
Category
1970s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Jade, Opal, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andamooka Opal
Diamond Enhancer Pendant Circa 1990s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Opal and diamond enhancer pendant, yellow gold bezel settings secured by a large curved enhancer
Category
1990s Australian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Retro Opal Gold Brooch, 1960s
Located in Toronto, ON
Retro 1960’s large Opal Gold Brooch. The Australian asymmetrical crystal opal gauging approximately
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal
Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, and Black Opal Fish Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
example of a fine opal from Lightning Ridge in Australia.
Marked - '14K' on clasp and '18K' & 'Platinum
Category
1980s Australian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
CARTIER Magnificent Black Opal Ring
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is an absolutely amazing Australian Lightening Ridge Black Opal in a masterfully made Platinum
Category
1950s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Black Opal, Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Derby, NY
of opal. They are found at Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia.
Lightning Ridge black
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 10.74 Carat Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous vintage heirloom, this vivacious boulder opal pendant necklace is a statement of natural
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 18ct Yellow Gold Semi Black Solid Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Dating to around the 1970’s to early 1990’s this incredible large semi black solid Opal and diamond
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
14kt Yellow Gold, Opal
Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate 14kt Yellow Gold, Australian Fire Opal & Diamond Bracelet. Signed 14K Casbah. Hinged to
Category
1950s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Mid Century Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This beautiful black opal statement ring is a 1960s vintage Mid Century treasure, boasting a
Category
20th Century Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Platinum, Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
carat Lightning Ridge opal from Australia exhibiting a 'light grey rolling flash, red, blue, green mix
Category
20th Century Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Modern Black Opal Diamond Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold.
This gorgeous opal ring features a claw set oval shaped black opal
Category
20th Century French Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Raymond Yard Diamond Opal Bead Platinum Necklace
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Opal Bead Necklace by Raymond Yard.
With 58 round white Australian graduating opal
Category
20th Century American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Huge Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Black Opal
Diamond Ring, 5.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
gross weight.
The Australian black opal measures 15.50 by 11mm.
Medium dome height.
The opal has a
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
1960s Crystal Opal Gold Grape Vine Design Center Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
superb Australian crystal opal (approximately 16mm X 27mm). The opal has broad flashes of reds, greens
Category
1960s Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 7.65 Carat Opal
Diamond Jumbo Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Australian crystal opal with sparkling flashes of blue, green and pink surrounded by over 2 dozen glittering
Category
1970s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany
Co Vintage Opal Diamond Emerald Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Center Stone: 10 Australian white opals
Cut: Marquise cabochon
Weight: 7
Category
1960s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 14.70 Carat Cabochon Cut Black Opal Ring
Located in Webster, NY
was mined in the prestigious Lightning Ridge area of Australia. The opal measures 18MM X 15MM X 4MM
Category
1960s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Natural 6.02 Carat Black Opal Ring Lightning Ridge Diamond Estate Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
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The natural black opal is Australian in origin from the Lightning Ridge region, famous for black opals
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Angela Cummings 1980s Large Opal Bead Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Angela Cummings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Angela Cummings Opal Bead Necklace, consisting of Fine Round Fire Opal Beads, possibly
Category
1980s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1.43 Carat Natural Black Opal
Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.43 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.20 Carats of
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1970
s Boulder Opal Diamond 18K Gold Large Fish Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This Australian boulder opal emanates vivid green flashes resembling waves and is the perfect
Category
1970s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1.22 Carat, Natural, Black Opal and Diamond Edwardian-Style Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Estate Edwardian Style Ring featuring a 1.22 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and
Category
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
4.58ct Natural Black Opal Ring Diamond Estate Platinum Sz 7.5 Mixed Cuts
Located in Torrance, CA
opal is in very good condition and free of cracks or chips.
The natural black opal is Australian in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Modernist Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold with Opals
Tsavorite
Located in Miami, FL
forms of natural Australian boulder opals with an estimate weight of 20 carats.
Tsavorites: Bezel set
Category
Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Tsavorite, Druzy, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural White Opal and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a Natural Australian White Opal and 0.25 Carats of Diamond
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18 Karat Gold Oval Opal with a Halo of Round Diamonds Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
18k White Gold And Yellow Gold Australian Natural Opal With Round White Diamonds Ring
Size 7
Category
1960s Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
5.80 Ct White Opal Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Australian White Opal, weighing 5.80 Carats, surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 2.81 total carat weight. Hand
Category
1960s Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
6.34 Carat White Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed Cocktail Ring, center securely set with an Australian White
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Katherine Jetter Convertible Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 36.32 Cts Opal
Mandarine
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Miami, FL
hanging elements are a pair of drops (32x11x8 mm) of natural Australian Koroit Opals with a weight of
Category
1990s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Lighting Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.00 Carat, Natural, Australian (Lighting Ridge) Black Opal and 0.67
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds And Opals
Located in Miami, FL
are mounted with a great pair of natural Australian boulder opals and eight white colorless brilliant
Category
1970s American Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co 1977 Angela Cummings Round Lentils Earrings 18Kt Gold Opal And Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
natural black jade with geometric inlaid of natural Australian translucent opals.
Weight: 8.6 grams (5.51
Category
1970s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Jade, Opal, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tom Odell Vintage Studio Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.20 Ctw In Gem Opal
Located in Miami, FL
Australian boulder opals with a weight of 8.20 carats.
Birthstone: Opal for the month of October.
Weight
Category
20th Century American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful black opal and diamond cocktail ring c.1950s, centred with an oval Australian black
Category
1950s English Australian Opal Vintage
Australian Opal 18kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
The perfect piece of wrist candy! This 18 karat yellow gold bracelet features an Australian opal
Category
1970s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Australian opals and 0.40 carats of round diamonds adorn the brooch.
Brooch Length: 1 ¾ inches
Brooch Width
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal
Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular estate Australian Opal and diamond ring that exhibits an extraordinary color palate
Category
1970s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Colorful Australian Opal in special green tone sparkling accented with the Emerald surrounding
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
pendant features an organic wavy Australian boulder opal (weighing approximately 4 carats) set in a design
Category
1970s Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.87ct Australian Opal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant showcases a captivating 3.87ct Australian opal set in warm 14k yellow gold
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal
Diamond Pendant .75tdw, 11g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Pendant .75tdw, 11g
Ladies Australian opal and diamond
Category
20th Century Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal
Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Australian boulder opal that displays incredible flashes of pinks, greens, lavenders and blues throughout
Category
1970s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.80 carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold 1.80 carat opal ring. The genuine natural Australian opal measures about
Category
1940s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5
This gorgeous piece
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Multi-gemstone
14.00 Carat Australian Opal Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Translucent 7.00 carat each blue green Australian opal earrings. Very brightly colored with flashes
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Searching for perfect peacock play of color natural Australian boulder opal? Search no further
Category
1970s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum PT900 Vintage Rare Australian Opal Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous natural Australian opal ring with a strong play of colours made in platinum PT900 . This
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Large 7 carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K Yellow gold ring featuring a large Australian opal. The oval opal has mainly green, blue and
Category
1940s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940
s .60 Carat Oval Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's Australian opal ring. Oval opal with with bands of different colors including red
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 8.0 Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Australian Opal 8.0 Ct – measuring 19.93 mm. x 16.48 mm.
it displays a myriad of color flashes getting trough
Category
1940s European Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Handcraft Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
cocktail ring.Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with Australian opal and diamonds.
Ring total weight
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Australian Opal Diamond Vintage 14K Pendant Solid Rainbow Huge 20.88 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY HUGE GIA CERTIFIED SOLID AUSTRALIAN OPAL & DIAMOND
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Australian Opal Platinum Solid Diamond 14K Vintage Pendant Natural 17.91 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...GIA CERTIFIED HUGE SOLID AUSTRALIAN OPAL & DIAMOND VINTAGE
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Fine Gray Crystal Australian Opal Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Semi-black Crystal Opal with incredible color with a diamond frame mounted in 18k white & yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Platinum Australian Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring - Size 7, Elegant Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the breathtaking beauty of nature’s palette with this exquisite opal and diamond ring, a
Category
1980s Artisan Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 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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