Faceted Opal
2010s American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Quartz
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Crystal, Opal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Sideboards
Opal, Brass
1990s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cufflinks
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s More Jewelry
Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Cultured Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Carnelian, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Stud Earrings
Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Gold
2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Faceted Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Faceted Opal?
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).








