Fire Opal Cabochon
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
2010s Modern Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Antique 17th Century Artist Clip-on Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, Fire Op...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Bangles
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold P...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Fire Opal
2010s Loose Gemstones
Opal
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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).
- What is a cabochon Opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A cabochon opal is an opal that’s cut in a dome shape. There are two types of opal: common and precious. The former is, as its name implies, not very rare. Precious opal, on the other hand, is more rare than diamonds and considered very high quality.
- How much is a fire opal worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One carat of fire opal can be worth as little as $50 or as much as $10,000. The value depends on the quality and origin. For instance, Mexican and Australian fire opals are generally more expensive than fire opals from other countries.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Black fire opal can vary in worth, from $10 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Black opals are generally considered extremely valuable because of their vibrant spectrum of colors and are one of the most enchanting stones in the world. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage black fire opal jewelry.