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Ear Cuff Cherry Blossom Bouquet - 18k Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pink Opal
By Morphee
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
carved pink opal buds, intricately detailed on the ear cuff, add a touch of enchantment, infusing every
Category
2010s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Opals, Akoya Pearls, 18 Karat Gold, Multi-Strands Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
formed by 3 strands of untreated Akoya pearls, which converge in a fabulous opal stone finely carved with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Ethiopian Opal Celestial Face Halo Ring 925 Sun/Moon Milgrain Sz 10 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Ethiopian Opals
Cuts: Carved Oval Cabochon & Pear Cabochon
Additional information:
Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Antique English Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 18K rose gold Opal and Diamond carved half hoop ring, C.1900. The ring claw set with three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Rings
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
arrangement of gemstones. It is embellished with a great assortment of natural earth mined opals and rubies
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Yellow Opal Tiger
s Eye Carnelian Fox Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
hand-carved and made of yellow opal, the eyes are in carnelian.
The bars are in tiger's eye.
Mounting
Category
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Hematite, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, O...
Michael Kanners Carved Stone Polar Bear Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These spectacular cufflinks feature hand carved stones of an exceptional quality rarely found today
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
African, Modern, Abstract Opal Green Springstone Sculpture by Temby Nyanhemwa
Located in Salzburg, AT
Modern, abstract Springstone sculpture, signed Temba Nyanhemwa.
Serpentine stone in opal green
Category
2010s Zimbabwean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Bochic “Orient” Carved Ruby, Emerald
Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Carved Ruby, Emerald & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Rubies - 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Emerald, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Carved Ruby, Emerald
Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Carved Ruby, Emerald & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Rubies - 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
"Sister, " Original African Deep Green Opal Stone Sculpture by Edgar Sahondo
By Edgar Sahondo
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sister" is an original stone sculpture by Shona artist Edgar Sahondo, carved from opal. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Hetian Jade Bangle with Rind, Hand Carved, Unique Oval, Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
A brilliant departure from the usual: this nephrite jade bangle has been hand-carved into an opal
Category
2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles
Materials
Jade
Estate Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Oval Cameo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K yellow gold onyx and oval cameo ring. Showcasing one fine quality black opal carved in
Category
20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sun And Moon Mens Cufflinks
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
and Moon". One cufflink has a sizzling sun face carved out of Mexican Fire Opal & set in 18K yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Labradorite, Opal, 18k Gold
14kt Gold 11 Charm Bracelet Vintage
Located in New York, NY
diamond
Red Stone / Seed Pearl Charm
Clover
Islam Seed Pearl Crescent
13 x 9mm Opal
Carved Yellow
Category
2010s American Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Tiffany
Co. Carved Black Jade Inlaid Opal Gold Necklace
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Tiffany & Co. necklace of 34 hand carved puffy black jade disks, each holding an 18K
Category
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
Renaissance Revival Carved Opal Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Renaissance Revival carved opal cameo pendant, the cameo attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt depicting
Category
Antique 1880s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Carved Opal Cocktail Ring with diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Large carved Opal Cocktail ring with brilliant and graduated
baguette diamonds in white gold
Category
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Gold
Hand Carved Opal Pendant 24 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved Opal Pendant 24k Yellow Gold
Double Sided Hand Carved opal 62.59 ct
White Diamonds
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 24k Gold
An antique carved opal and gold pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
A carved opal pin, the carved profile of a moorish man, in bluish and greenish tones mounted in
Category
American Brooches
9.6 Carat Solid Australian Carved Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Hamilton, AU
carat solid carved Opal taking centre stage, and carefully set in a fine four claw setting. She has an
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Portland, ME
14K Yellow gold opal and diamond earrings. The disc shaped drops are each set with a carved opal
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Opal
Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Carved opal and diamond bow pin, centering on a marquise-shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.71
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$6,500
Amy Y
s 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Opal Contemporary Ring
Arctic Bear
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
design a darling bear recreated in carved opal; she encountered while hiking the majestic Rockies near
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Ruby and Opal Bracelet by Andrew Glassford
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
1.35 carats of round brilliant rubies and is fashioned as a round bangle. On top of each carved Opal is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Magnificent David Webb Opal Matrix Gem-Set Dolphin Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary and iconic David Webb, hand carved opal matrix, hinged bracelet of a dolphin/fish
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Verdura A Multi-Gem Diamond Platinum Mouse Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
carved opal head weighing 2.08 carats, a round faceted ruby eye and a pave diamond body set with 190
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Striking Hand Carved Pink Opal and Moonstone Earrings
By Wayne Smith Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
18K Yellow Gold, Hand Carved Pink Opal and Moonstone Earrings.
Marked WLS for Wayne Smith Jewels
Category
American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Moonstone
Antique Fine Carved Australian Opal Roman Warrior Cameo
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstaniding Antique c.1900 fine relief carved solid Australian Opal cameo with an image of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Australian Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Opal
Edwardian Fire Opal Carved Cabochon Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
A fine quality, oval fire opal and cabochon emerald ring, the likes of which rarely appear. Made
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Platinum
Extraordinary Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A work of art in carved boulder opal cameo, the antique pendant is finely detailed on both sides
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Carved Gallery Set Opal Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
opals exhibiting deep fire, graduating in size from the centre opal. Two old-cut diamonds of
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Amáli Carved Andamooka Opal Skull Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Thunderous blue storm clouds swirl across the surface of this carved Andamooka Opal, revealing
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Opal Cufflinks
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of antique opal cufflinks, each link set with a carved black opal scarab within a chased
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cufflinks
Materials
Opal
$8,000
TIFFANY Opal Earrings
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Carved translucent natural opal earrings. The mounts are in 18kt. yellow gold. Signed T&Co. Clip
Category
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
$3,650
Pair of Carved Abstract Shona Green Opal Sculpture Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of modern carved abstract Shona green opal sculptures.
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Opal Horse Jean Ring
By Erin Mac Jewelry
Located in Menlo Park, CA
One of a kind - Blue Opal carved Horse Head head an image to remind you to be free and bold. You
Category
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$8,750
Opal and White Diamond Horse Jean Ring
By Erin Mac Jewelry
Located in Menlo Park, CA
Blue Crystal Opal carved Horse Head head an image to remind you to be free and bold. You can
Category
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
"Lucky Eye" Bracelet with Diamonds and Fire Opal Eye
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
"Lucky Eye" bracelet in 18kt. yellow gold features a hand carved fire opal eye (with onyx and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Sylva
Cie. Handmade Swallow Bird Tagua, Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Tagua, Opal & Diamond Necklace in 18Kt Gold.
Diamond Weight: 5.82 ctw
Hand Carved
Category
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Faberge Designer Opal Enamel and Garnet Rabbit Walking Cane / Handle
Located in St Helens, GB
large pieces of hand carved natural opal. Set with a garnet to each eye and rich red enamelling to the
Category
20th Century British Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Garnet, Opal
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Heart Ring circa 1900 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Gold, a fabulous piece from the 1900s.
Adorned with a central hand carved natural Opal in the centre
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
CONSTANCE ABERNATHY Carved Hardstone Necklace
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
CONSTANCE ABERNATHY Carved Hardstone beaded Necklace. One of a kind carved beaded necklace in
Category
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Quartz, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
One of a Kind Atlantic Earrings in Opal, Quartz, Fluorite, Peridot and Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
mixed and matched some of our favorite stones with varying cuts, including one-of-a-kind hand-carved
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Fluorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
One of a kind Main St Earrings in Opal, Orange Quartz, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
or greens and your hair up!
Particulars: one-of-a-kind, hand-carved fluorite, orange quartz, opal
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
Amy Y Opal, Diamond, Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Contemporary Bear Ring
Oreo
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's amusing carved white opal bear; diamond and enamel ring is a one-of-a-kind gem. Her life in
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Head in the Clouds Rose Gold Opal Necklace No. 15 with Diamonds by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of our Head in the Clouds Series, this opal diamond necklace is hand carved around a unique lavender
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
One of a kind Red Pony Earrings in Hand Carved Stones and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
.
Particulars: one-of-a-kind, orange quartz, hand-carved fluorite, opal, sterling silver, 2.5" long, on posts
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
Chalcedony Necklace with a White Agate Carved Moth Clasp and Brooch
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An oxidized sterling silver and 18k yellow gold clasp/brooch prong-set with a white agate and opal
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Courting Wren Ring
Located in Cold Spring, NY
hand-carved from pink opal in Germany by fifth-generation lapidaries.
The ring was assembled in New
Category
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
$11,000
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Carved Opal Great Dane Dog Head Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold carved opal great Dane dog lever back earrings. Earrings measure 1 inches
Category
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 7.30ct Carved Opal, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fantastic Art Deco carved opal, carved ruby, baguette and brilliant cut diamond brooch dating
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
A small Carved Opal Pendant of Queen Nefertiti
Located in London, GB
small fissures in the matrix but the Opal is in good condition.
Queen Nefertiti may have been the
Category
Vintage 1930s British Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
1980s High Iridescent Carved Opal Large Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
One Dramatic And Unusual Large High Quality Carved High Iridescent Cocktail Ring Attributed To
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Dome Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Rebecca Koven Opal Gold Goldfish Bowl Ring
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An 18kt yellow gold goldfish bowl ring. The ring is set with a hand carved opal from Idar Oberstein
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Cabochon-Cut Opal, Carved Sapphire, Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
The elegant Ring "Luna" is in 18 kt Yellow Gold featuring 19,15 carats of a Cabochon-Cut Opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique, Victorian, 18ct Yellow Gold, Opal and Diamond Three-Stone Carved Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
electric blue coloured opals interspersed with old-cut diamonds set in an intricately carved ornate gallery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Carved Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact carved opal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a carved opal from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing carved opal — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jen Proudman Jewelry, Giulia Colussi and Syna Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any carved opal from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an opal version from the 341 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our carved opal for sale are for women, but there are 157 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Carved Opal?
On average, a carved opal at 1stDibs sells for $3,155, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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).
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