Opal Gia
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Loose Gemstones
Fire Opal
2010s Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Loose Gemstones
Fire Opal
2010s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s More Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Opal
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Retro Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Cluster Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
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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).