Fire Opals
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1940s Chinese Cuff Bracelets
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s More Jewelry
Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 9k Gold
English Dome Rings
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Mexican Loose Gemstones
Opal, Fire Opal
2010s Swiss Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Pendant Necklaces
Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Opal, White Diamond, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Band Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal
2010s Loose Gemstones
Fire Opal
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Zircon
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 9k Gold
2010s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Fire 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).
- 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.