Jelly Opal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cufflinks
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
American More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
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Jelly Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Jelly 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).