Large Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Desk Accessories
Opal
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, 24k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Revival Pendant Neckl...
Black Opal, Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Opal, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Dome Rings
Crystal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Retro Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k 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).








