Mexican Opal
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant 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 Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Citrine, Garnet, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Black Opal, 10k 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).