Large Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century American Contemporary More Rings
Opal, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Native American Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Large Opal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Large Opal Jewelry?
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).








