Ethiopian Jewellery
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Crystal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 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).