Opal Jewelry
2010s Victorian Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Gold
1910s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Turquoise, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Op...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal
19th Century Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Opal Jewelry
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Enamel
2010s European Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Etruscan Revival Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Opal Jewelry
White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Opal Jewelry
Carnelian, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
2010s Asian Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
2010s American Belle Époque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Opal Jewelry
Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Opal Jewelry
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1990s British Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, 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).





