Mexican Opal
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan 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 American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, 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, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rh...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Holbeinesque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Si...
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings
Coral, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Bridal Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Multi-gemstone, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k 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).