Large Opal Jewelry
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Opal
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Opal, Amber
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Opal, Silver, St...
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling ...
20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Si...
Vintage 1980s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White 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).








