Opal Jewelry
2010s Ethiopian Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Larimar, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Onyx, Purple Sapphire, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
About Angara:
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, 14k Gold, Gold
About Angara:
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
Diamond, Opal, Gold
About Angara:
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
2010s French Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite
1950s Unknown Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Agate, Amber, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling...
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
About Angara:
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
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Turquoise, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brazilian Modernist Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Opal Jewelry
Opal
1980s Modern Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Turquoise, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Chrysocolla, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Opal Jewelry
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Australian Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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).