Fire Opals
2010s Loose Gemstones
Fire Opal
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century German Modern Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Stud Earrings
Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Pendant Necklaces
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Link Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Opal, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Opal, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Retro Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Necklace Enhancers
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
2010s British Modern More Rings
Opal, 24k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opa...
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Opal, Rubelite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modernist Dangle Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Citrine, Opal, Tourmaline, Pyrite, Jasper, Fire Opal, Silver
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Fire Opals For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Fire Opals?
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.