Fire Opal Cabochon
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Antique 17th Century Artist Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Fire O...
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, White Gold
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Opal, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings
Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Retro Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Brass
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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.








