Ethiopian Jewellery
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Rubelite, Top...
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 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).