Ethiopian Jewellery
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ethiopian Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs
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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).