Certified Opal
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s English Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Opal, Pink Sapphir...
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Ethiopian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
1990s Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
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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).