Rainbow Opal
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Black Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, ...
2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Crystal, Stone, Opal, Quartz, Pyrite, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Carnelian, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, T...
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets
Citrine, Opal, Quartz, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Go...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets
Tanzanite, Larimar, Turquoise, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Quartz, Opal...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethys...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Black Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Opal, Moonstone, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Dome Rings
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Emerald, White Diamond, Bronze
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Rainbow Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Rainbow Opal?
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).