Opal Jewelry
2010s American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Opal Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Ethiopian Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Opal Jewelry
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
20th Century Opal Jewelry
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Opal Jewelry
Opal, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Edwardian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Opal Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
1990s American Native American Opal Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sterling Silver
1980s English Victorian Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Opal Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Opal Jewelry
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
1990s Unknown Retro Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s German Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Opal Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Opal Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Opal Jewelry
Opal
2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Opal Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
1880s British Victorian Antique Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Opal Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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).





