Ethiopian Jewellery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver
2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indonesian Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
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Ethiopian Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Ethiopian Jewellery?
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).








