Opal Gia
2010s Ethiopian Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Opal, Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1990s Fashion Rings
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Opal Gia For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Opal Gia?
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).








