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Australian Fire Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This show-stopping pendant is fit for royalty. Featuring a dynamic Australian fire opal set in 14K
Category
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold
Pear Opal Unique Engagement Ring, Matching Diamond Band, Two Ring Set - Eva
Located in Hertsliya, IL
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* Center Stone Shape: Pear shape.
* Center Stone Type: Australian Fire Opal, 9X6mm.
* Accent Stones
Category
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Unique Halo Design Mexican Fire Opal & Australian Opal Engagement Ring 18K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Halo Design Mexican Fire Opal & Australian Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Free
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
In My Heart - Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
You Are in My Heart - Mexican Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Gold
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Elegant Mexican Egg Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Elegant Mexican Egg Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold.
Free
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Classic Oval-Cab Australian Opal with Fire Opal 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-Cab Australian Opal 1 pcs 0.77 carat, Fire Opal
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Blue Fire Opal Star Ruby Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Australian Blu Fire Opal Star Ruby 18 k Gold gr Earrings.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Australian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
by artisans assembled with Australian opals,diamonds,emeralds and fire opal.
Necklace Total Weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.80 carat Australian Opal Ring with pink-red fire!
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique platinum ring featuring a natural Australian opal weighing 2.80 carats. The opal has a
Category
Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Platinum
Fire §Opal Gold Round Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Roun necklace with fire australian opal drop very shining gold 22 gr, 18k .
Made all by hand
Category
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Full Fire Australian Opal with Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring 7g V1159
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Full of Fire Australian Opal with Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring 7g V1159
♥ This is a
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
BUNDA 1.78ct Fire Opal and 0.93ct Diamonds ring in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Pavo' ring in 18ct white gold, featuring a bezel set, rich orange, Volcanic opal, and pave
Category
2010s Australian Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
Forget Me Knot Bow Brooch Pendant with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
back of the piece, in the centre of each petal backed setting for the fire opals.
The piece features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eostre South Sea Pearl, Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
It is a very bold design with pearls and fire opal sitting at two ends of a scale. The surface of
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Australian Blu Opal Doublette 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
The pebble ring is a very nice iridescent blu fire Australian opal, brushed gold gr.11,10.
Modern
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
20 Carat Australian Coober Pedy Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Australian Coober Pedy Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Large 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl and Yellow Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
another Pendant inspired by " Sapphire Moonlight". The Fiery Fire opal really matches the Golden South Sea
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Celestial Pendant, Australian Opal, Seafoam Tourmaline, 14k Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Australian Opal, Accented With Lilac Spinel, Sapphires and Diamonds in solid 14kYellow Gold. 44mm in length
Category
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
It is a very bold design with pearls and Fire Opal sitting at two ends of a scale. The surface of
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
The Precious - Sugarloaf Cut Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Precious - Deep Red Sugar-Loaf Cut Mexican Fire Opal & Australian Opal Diamond Engagement
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Australian Opal and Rubellite Earrings, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Australian Crystal Fire Opal earrings with Rubellite Tourmaline drops.
The beautiful Opals are perfectly
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.4 in D 0.5 in L 1.1 in
Australian Opal Lotus Bud Ring Set with Padparadscha Sapphires, Ruby, 14k Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Astoundingly beautiful Red/Pink Australian Opal with intense fire, leaf shape cut
Natural Diamonds
Rare
Category
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold
Aquamarine, Opal and Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Fire Opal and Australian Opal gemstones. Dangle earrings, including ear wires, are
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Aquamarine, Fire Opal, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Opal, Multi-gemst...
Cross Pendant Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond accented with gold granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Australian Crystal Fire Opals and a sparkle of Diamond sets it all off beautifully. Notice all the fine
Category
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Fire Opal and Ruby Engraved 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
and Scroll work designs. Featuring a central Elongated Oval Natural Australian Fire Opal measuring
Category
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Midcentury Fire Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Elongated Oval Natural Australian Fire Opal at 17mm x 8.5mm, secured in a 4-Prong setting. Dispersing every
Category
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Midcentury Opal Cathedral Dome Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Midcentury Opal Dome Ring features a central Round Australian Fire Opal at 9.5mm in diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Freeform 2.68 Carat Australian Black Fire Opal
Located in LA, CA
GIA 2.68ct Freeform Natural Australian Black Fire Opal Cabochon 15.31x11.70x2.45mm GIA #2201525624
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Fire Opal
GIA Certified 3.34 Carat Oval Shape Natural Australian Black Fire Opal
Located in LA, CA
GIA 3.34ct Oval Shape Natural Australian Black Fire OPAL 13.06X9.48X4.18mm GIA #2215413920
Possibly
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Fire Opal
Australia white fire opal 18.5 carats
Located in Lagos, NG
Natural Australia white fire opal 28.5 carats
Category
15th Century and Earlier Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
GIA Certified 7.17 Carat Natural Australian Black Fire Opal Platinum Ring
Located in LA, CA
Platinum : 11.80gm
Natural Australian Black Fire opal : 7.17ct
Natural Diamonds : 0.70ct
GIA
Category
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Art Nouveau, 14.00 Carat Australian Opal and .80 Carat Emeralds, Fire Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A rare set of matching large, Opal Earrings of fire colors in Green and Blue.
The Australian
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
W 0.82 in D 0.2 in L 1.55 in
Crocodile Skin Triangle Earrings, Citrine and Fire Opal Set in Sterling Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
Jane Magon Collections Crocodile Skin Earrings with Round Faceted Citrines with Mexican Fire Opal
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Opal, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Triangular Natural Black Fire Cabochon Opal
Located in LA, CA
2.20ct Triangular Natural Australian Black Fire Opal Cabochon 12.08 x 11.90 x 2.72 mm GIA
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Opal
One-of-a-Kind Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring with Black Opal Detail
By Roule & Company
Located in New York, NY
multicolored fire of an Australian black opal slice. From some views a stunning diamond ring, from other views
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
Australian Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous 14k white gold ring features an 8 ct Australian fire opal surrounded by twenty prong-set
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Australian Fire Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chunky unisex ring made of platinum features a gorgeous Australian fire opal and baguette cut
Category
Vintage 1970s More Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
OESTERREICHER, WIEN Australian Fire Opal & White Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
necklace is made of white gold and features an oval Australian Fire opal. It is signed Oesterreicher Wien
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco More Necklaces
Kent Raible Australian Fire Opal Three-Stone Ring with Fine 18k Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
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Top quality natural Australian Crystal Fire Opal is stunning set in 18 karat gold with Kent's
Category
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
14kt Yellow Gold, Opal & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate 14kt Yellow Gold, Australian Fire Opal & Diamond Bracelet. Signed 14K Casbah. Hinged to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bangles
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s 10 Carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Own a piece of history with this vintage 1970s cocktail ring. The center Australian fire opal
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bueche Girod 9801 18k White Gold Manual Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Surfside, FL
Colorful Australian Fire opal dial Bueche Girod diamond cocktail watch in 18k white gold with
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal and Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Earrings.
Set with Australian Fire Opal, accented with Pink Sapphire, all encircled in 18 karat gold with
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mixed Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Mixed Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
♥ Solid 14k yellow
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
W 0.38 in D 0.2 in L 0.63 in
Spring Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Spring Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
♥ Solid 14k yellow
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold
W 0.36 in D 0.18 in L 0.6 in
GIA Black Opal Australian Platinum Diamond Vintage Ring Fire Solid Huge 6.79 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY GIA CERTIFIED SOLID AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL & DIAMOND
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Chalcedony and Opal Cocktail Ring with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
of the ring shank, which rise up to meet the elevated setting. I chose Australian crystal opal for
Category
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century Australian Opal Jelly Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Carat diamonds in total, Australian opals, Mexican fire opals and Ethiopia opals, surrounding a central
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
W 3.12 in D 2.64 in L 2.49 in
21st Century Australian Opal Jelly Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Carat diamonds in total, Australian opals, Mexican fire opals and Ethiopia opals, surrounding a central
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
W 3.12 in D 2.64 in L 2.49 in
Fire Opal, Seed Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A fire opal, seed pearl and diamond pendant in 18k white gold. The high dome cabochon fire opal is
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Tone Semi Black Opal & Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Two-Tone Australian Semi-Black Opal & Fire Opal Tsavorite Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
Category
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Satin Finish Semi Black Opal & Fire Opal Halo Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
great passion for both Australian black opal and Mexican fire opal. It's truly exciting to combine them
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hot Pink Blue Fire Australian Opal Ring with Sapphire, Pink Sapphire & Diamond 1
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Hot Pink Blue Fire Australian Opal Ring, Opalescent Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond solid 14k
Category
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Fire Works Design Boulder Opal Sapphire Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Fire Works Design Australian Boulder Opal Sapphire Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Free Domestic
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Austrian Opal & Lavender Turquoise Ring w/ Sapphire, Tanzanite 14k Rose Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
heirloom jewelry.
Materials Used:
Solid 14k Rose gold
Beautiful Purple 3D Australian Opal with aqua fire
Category
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Opal and Chrysoberyl Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Australian Crystal Fire Opal.
Heavy 18karat gold earring back keep these earrings secure and comfortable for
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal, Green Garnet Dangle Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
each gem! Here he has paired the multi colors of top quality Australian Crystal Fire Opal with the
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
W 0.45 in D 0.22 in L 1.03 in
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Aquamarine, Opal Dangle Earrings with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the lively fire of Australian Crystal Opal. All this is framed in Kent's fine 18 karat gold
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.38 in D 0.18 in L 0.96 in
GIA Tahitian Pearl Emerald Opal 14K Earrings Victorian Vintage Fine 4.14 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Australian Opals with rainbow fire, Approx: 1.62 Carats
2 Pear/Cabochon Cut Natural Earth-Mined Exotic Green
Category
Antique 19th Century Retro Dangle Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
, Australian Boulder Opal, Garnet, Fire Opal, Golden Hills Kazakhstan Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Bloodstone
Category
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gems...
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Australian Fire Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact australian fire opal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a australian fire opal from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic australian fire opal over the years, but those made by Giulia Colussi and Kent Raible are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A australian fire opal of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Opal, from our inventory of 8, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our australian fire opal for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is an Australian Fire Opal?
The price for a australian fire opal starts at $375 and tops out at $15,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,299.
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).
Questions About Australian Fire Opal
- What is an Australian opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
- How much is a fire opal worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One carat of fire opal can be worth as little as $50 or as much as $10,000. The value depends on the quality and origin. For instance, Mexican and Australian fire opals are generally more expensive than fire opals from other countries.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Black fire opal can vary in worth, from $10 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Black opals are generally considered extremely valuable because of their vibrant spectrum of colors and are one of the most enchanting stones in the world. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage black fire opal jewelry.