Large Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 24k Gold, Steel
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
Singaporean Cocktail Rings
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Retro Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Opal
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary British More Rings
Diamond, Opal
Mid-20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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).








