Opal Beads
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Opal, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Kunzite, Opal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Morganite, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Chrome Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Op...
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Agate, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yell...
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Neckcloths
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
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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).
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