Opal Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Opal Jewelry
Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, Turquoise, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Fire Opal, Black Opal, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Amethyst, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Belgian Artist Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Opal Jewelry
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Chrysophrase,...
1810s French George III Antique Opal Jewelry
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
1980s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique and Vintage Opal Jewelry
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).





