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Classic Round-Cab Australian Opal with Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Round-cab 1 pcs 0.78 carat, Fancy-...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.83 Carat Australian Opal Oval Cab and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Earring. The jewelry boasts 5X7 Oval-Cut prong setting White color Natural opal (2 pcs) 0.98 Carat and
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Australian Opal Golden Nugget Earring Studs in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The vintage opal earring studs are bold and beautiful! With genuine oval opal gemstones set in each
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80 Carat Australian Opal Round Cab and Diamond 10K 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, 10k Gold, Yellow 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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal pendant, 1.6gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ornate 14k setting with Australian opal 5.7mm X 4.5mm.
The opal has predominantly green and blue
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Opal and Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Berkeley, CA
The center is made up of vibrant Australian opals in the center of this 18k gold flower creating a
Category
1950s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Men
s Australian White Opal Ring with Full Spectrum Broad Flash
Located in Northampton, MA
14k yellow gold, the classic, understated setting lets the natural Australian white opal to take
Category
1980s American Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 18 carat Australian opal surrounded by a halo of colorless diamonds. Masterfully hand crafted in
Category
1960s American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$6,250
1.24 Carat Opal Oval Cab and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Classic Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous oval-cut Australian Opal gemstone centers this remarkable Gin & Grace ring and accented
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Australian opal necklace and earring set in 14k yellow gold settings.
Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.25 Carat Australian Oval Opal Yellow Gold Large Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
and red flashes. The size of this ring and Australian opal makes it a great show piece. The ring is in
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal
Diamond Ring Midcentury Certified Australian
Located in Northampton, MA
An impressive 2.29-carat natural and untreated Australian Type I black opal is the mesmerizing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Black Opal Ring Certified Australian, English 1988, 8 Carat
Located in Northampton, MA
This haltingly impressive certified natural Australian black opal ring was created in England in
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1980s English Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Italian 1960 Modernist Fish Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with Australian Black Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist fish brooch with Australian Opals.
Magnificent fish brooch, created in Italy back in the
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian 15.00 Carats Opal Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Opal Pin.
The opal is Australian set in 14K Yellow Gold.
There are approximately
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co, 1975 Angela Cummings Large Lentil Earrings 18Kt Black Jade
Opal
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Australian opal.
Have a total weight of 13.4 grams and a diameter of almost one inch, 24.5 mm (0.98 inch
Category
1970s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Jade, Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal Onyx Earrings Pendant Made for Jessye Norman Opera Legend
Located in New York, NY
Norman. Ms. Norman personally selected these magnificent Black Opals in Australia and the jewels were
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
8.70ct Australian Triangular Solid Opal
Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This superb handmade Cocktail Ring features
a freeform Solid White Opal
of South Australian
Category
1970s Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold with Inlaid Opals
Black Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
finish and embellished with multiples carvings of natural black jade and Australian opals. All gemstones
Category
1980s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Jade, Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal
Diamond Ring from England Certified Untreated Australian
Located in Northampton, MA
A spectacular certified untreated Australian black opal is the dazzling centerpiece of this English
Category
1950s English Victorian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Fancy Australian Black Opal Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This classic Australian black opal ring is an absolute stunner. The magnificent black opal is
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Black Opal, 18k Gold
Rare 9.77 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Captivating, cobalt and turquoise blue colored oval cut natural Australian black opal and diamond
Category
20th Century Australian Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Australian Boulder Opal Set in Platinum
18kt Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Australian Boulder Opal Set in Platinum & 18kt Gold
Presenting a striking Pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.93 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Hicksville, NY
:
Carat: 0.43 carat total weight
Shape: Round brilliant and marquise
Color: G
Clarity: VS
Opal Details
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
Australian Solid 12.63ct Black Opal Type 1
Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold + GSL
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Featuring one of the most desirable gems:
Australian Solid Natural Black Opal
this piece of
Category
1980s Australian Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Australian Solid 12.63ct Black Opal Type 1
Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold + GSL
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Featuring one of the most desirable gems:
Australian Solid Natural Black Opal
this piece of
Category
1980s Australian Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gump
s Pearl and Opal Necklace Features Rare
Authentic Biwa Pearls
By Gump
s San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
particular necklace features, in my opinion, the superior clasp: an Australian white opal —almost certainly
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Pearl
Fancy Australian Black Opal Ring with Brilliants, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the extraordinary beauty and sophistication of the Unusual Australian Black Opal Ring
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
White Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Intense Color Australian Semi Black / Grey Crystal Opal, Diamond
Gold Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful Australian free form opal approximately 6-7 carats mounted in a handmade custom gold and
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
0.98 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.98 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.35 Carats of Diamond
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
GIA Certified 35 Carat Marcus
Co Australian Black Opal in 18K Gold Pendant
By Marcus
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite pendant showcases two stunning double-cabochon Australian Black Opals, totaling
Category
1950s Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Natural Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This opal ring displays beautiful play of color! The cabochon cut opal is 5.14cts. It has an
Category
20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Black Opal 18 Karat Pendant, 20th Century
Located in Toronto, ON
Fine Black Opal Pendant custom 18K mount. The abstract free form black boulder opal, gauging
Category
20th Century Australian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Modern Boulder Opal
Diamond Pendant Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Modern pendant with a bezel set a Queensland Boulder solid opal and a diamond set scrolled bale
Category
1980s Australian Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Ring, Circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
and green. Boulder opals from Australia -like the one you see in this ring from the 1940s- are the
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Black Opal, Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Derby, NY
, Australia.
Lightning Ridge black opals can be as dark as midnight with a play of color like a night sky lit
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Boulder Opal yellow gold omega and post earrings, circa 1990s.
These Australian boulder
Category
1990s Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Incredible Etruscan Black Opal Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Very Fine 1950's Etruscan Revival Australian Black Opal Diamond Brooch / Pendant featuring an open
Category
20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 22k Gold
Vintage Mid-Century 6.70ct Crystal Opal Platinum
Diamond Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Australian Crystal Opal
Diamond Ring in Handmade Platinum, 6.70ct Opal
A striking Australian
Category
1960s Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Sorority Zata Tau Alpha Opal Brooch, 14k White w Black Enamel and Genuine Opal
Located in Austin, TX
really pops with the vivid colors of the natural, genuine opals. The opals were mines in Australia and
Category
20th Century American Retro Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Stunning Black Opal Ring, 10.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Australian black opal ring in 18k yellow gold.
Stamped 18k and weighs 10.3 grams.
The black opal
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Band Ring, 5gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Australian black opal and diamond band in 14k yellow gold.
Stamped 14k and weighs 4.9 grams.
The
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20th Century Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 2.11 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Australian black opal and diamond ring. There is a GIA report #5222667537 stating natural
Category
1950s Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Platinum .71ct Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum ring featuring a .71ct Australian Lightning Ridge black opal with diamonds. The opal has
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1950s Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
White Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 3 Carat Black Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
originate in Australia (particularly from a region known as "Lightening Ridge") and the opal has henceforth
Category
1950s Victorian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k 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
0.81 Carat Natural "Lightning Ridge" Black Opal Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.81 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.44 Carats of Diamond
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.62ct Natural Black Opal Ring Diamond Estate Platinum Sz 6.5 Mixed Cuts
Located in Torrance, CA
condition and free of cracks or chips.
The natural black opal is Australian in origin with color flashes
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
0.82ct Natural Black Opal Ring Diamond Estate Platinum Sz 6.5 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
Tiffany
Co. 1975 Angela Cummings Lentils Earrings 18Kt Gold with Black Opal
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
from natural black jade, with inlaid of natural Australian translucent vivid black opal.
Have a total
Category
1970s American Modernist Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, Black Jade, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Taylor Darlene De Sedle 22K Gold
Opal Diamond Suite Christie’s 2011
Located in Winter Springs, FL
and set with exceptional natural Australian crystal and black opals.
Each piece radiates the unique
Category
1990s Contemporary Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 22k 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
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Fine Rare Estate Mario Buccellati Cabochon Opal 18K Gold Spider Web Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
received the Andalooka Opal, known as The Queen's Opal on her state visit to Australia. In the Middle Ages
Category
20th Century Italian Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.5 Carat Oval Opal and Diamond Halo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
This 1990s 0.5 carat Australian Doublet Opal Ring features a Diamond Halo, diamond shoulders
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow
White Gold Opal Halo Round
Marquee Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
: 19.93 Grams
18K White & Yellow Gold diamond and opal vintage halo cocktail ring with a half round shank
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Amber Sterling Silver Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
over the world tourmaline's from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and
Category
Late 20th Century American Australian Opal Vintage
Materials
Amber, Stainless Steel
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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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