Large Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Fire Opal, Rhodium, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Onyx, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Black Opal
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Opal, Gold
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Onyx, Opal, 18k 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).








