Fire Opal
Vintage 1970s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Bangles
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Opal
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Retro Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, ...
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Aquamarine, Opal, Peridot, Tourmaline, Apatite, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Holbeinesque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gems...
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Fire Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fire 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).
- 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.