Opal Beads
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Quartz, Hessonite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Chandelier Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Chandelier Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Cultured Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Lapis La...
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
Singaporean More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Hessonite, Garnet, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baroque Beaded Bracelets
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Clamper Bracelets
Brass
2010s Australian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tou...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Opal, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Other, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
2010s European Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold, ...
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces
Amethyst, Opal, Metal
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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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