Mexican Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Citrine, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Topaz, Agate, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Mexican Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mexican Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mexican Opal?
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).