Fire Opal
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rainbow Moonstone, Fire Opal, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Opal, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Zircon, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Tanzanian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Dome Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Other, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Aquamarine, Citr...
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, Fire Op...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Artist Clip-on Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Natural Specimens
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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.