Australian Opal Bracelet
2010s Cuff Bracelets
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Bangles
Opal
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Modern Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Link Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Opal
1990s Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Artisan Bangles
Opal, Rhodocrosite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Charm Bracelets
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Bangles
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American More Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Gilded Age Retro Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Vintage 1970s Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Australian Opal Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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).
- 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.
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