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5.59 Carat Oval Cabochon Red Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75
Introducing this breathtaking 5.59 carat red fire opal ring, a true masterpiece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special ring featuring a gem-quality rich orangey-red fire opal weighing 10.92 carats. It has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
7.39 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Natural Red Fire Opal.
Surrounded by 2.52 Carats of Round Cut Natural Rainbow Sapphires.
Accented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.39 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This strong and sharp Red Fire Opal Ring is simply stunning!
The Fire Opal is 3.87 Carats and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.29 Carat Fire Opal Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 2.92 Carat Pear Cut Fire Opal. The hue is deep Red and is highly desirable. It is
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.61 Carat Natural Fire Opal Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Red Fire Opal that weighs 5.70 carats and 12 Natural Multi Color Sapphires that weigh 3.15 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal...
14.71 Carat Cabochon Fire Opal, Pearl and Diamond Halo Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
color. Featuring a high polished orangey-red fire opal stone, this gleaming pendant shimmers beautifully
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.72 in W 0.83 in L 1.3 in
Fire Opal Silver Ring Red Mexican Opal Gemstone Gothic Style gift christmas
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal weight
Category
2010s German Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Jewelry Red
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x
Category
2010s German Romantic Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Earrings Fine Quality Mexican Oval Cut Natural Red Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver earrings with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.31
Category
2010s German Artist Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
H 0.59 in W 0.2 in D 0.079 in L 0.31 in
Fire Opal Gold Ring Red Gemstone Modern Engagement lotr style
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Mexican Fire Opal
Opal origin - Mexico
stone weight - 1.67 carats
Category
2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal Black Silver Ring Red Precious Mexican Gemstone Gothic Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal weight
Category
2010s German Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Aperol Ring Red Fire Mexicam Opal Silver Ring Large Statement gift art
Located in Berlin, DE
For Aperol lovers - large silver ring with natural fine quality Fire Opal
Opal gemstone origin
Category
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Fire Opal Silver Ring Red Mexican Gemstone Fine Art Nouveau Style Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Fire Opal
gemstone origin - Mexico
opal measurements - 0.079 x 0.28 x
Category
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Ring Mexican Gemstone Elegant Jewelry Minimalism Red Magic
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x
Category
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Fire Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Fire Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Elegant and Classic Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Earrings in Red Gold with 2 Fire Opal Brioletts 28x13x8mm and 26 Tsavorites.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k red gold (3.45g) pair of earrings is set with 2x fine Mexican Fireopal Brioletts (28x13x8mm
Category
2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold
Earrings in Red Gold with 2 Fire Opal Brioletts and Mandarine Garnets.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k red gold (20g) earrings are set with 2x fine Mexican Fireopals in intensiv orange colour
Category
2010s German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Other, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum 2.80 carat Australian Opal Ring with pink-red fire!
Located in Big Bend, WI
white body color with lots of red-pink play of color. The oval cabochon opal measures about 12.5mm x
Category
Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Platinum
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
USA
The gold head of the ring is diameter mm 8 height mm 4
The red mexican fire opal is ct :0.60
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Marquee Shaped Fire Opal 2.60 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
a luxurious and quite rare Natural Fire Opal red, orange, yellow, with flashes of many colours
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
11.04 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Red Oval Cut Fire Opal weighs 10.01 Carats and has 53 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.03 Carats
Category
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Pendant Necklace Green Blue Red Yellow Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Retro setting in 14 Karat Gold. The
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
7.40 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gemstone statement ring features a captivating 3.85-carat Natural Oval Cut Red Mexican Fire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.90 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, Beautiful and Bright Red Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
The Red Oval Cut Fire Opal weighs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
opals we have seen. The opal cabochon has magnificent radiant orange, yellow, red and green fire. The
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, red and green fire. The opal is 13mm by 10mm by 5mm. The opal is accented by four gorgeous round
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Fire Opal Oval Shape Cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat Rose Gold Statement Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Radiant Elegance and Sophistication. Set with a Fiery Red Oval Fire Opal Gemstone 4.06 Carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
AJD Pendant of Magnificent Teardrop Opal Flashing Red & Green Surrounded by Ruby
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
complementing and enhancing the opal’s natural red fire, making the pendant even more radiant.
Sparkling Zircon
Category
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
seen. The extraordinary oval cabochon opal has blue, green, red, yellow and orange fire. The opal is
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
vintage fire crystal droplet necklace and earrings 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
have an orangey red tinge reminiscent of fire opals.
Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or
Category
Early 2000s More Jewelry
4 Carat Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Art Deco Victorian
Located in New York, NY
White Gold. The extraordinary round cabochon opal has blue, green, red, yellow and orange fire. The
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvia Furmanovich Dangle Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 18.61 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Miami, FL
natural fierce red Brazilian fire opals, with a weight of 6.16 carats.
Topaz: Mount in four-prongs
Category
1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Fire Opal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
18 Karat White Gold Red Fire Opal Flower Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
An 18 Karat white gold flower brooch. Design as a Magnolia blossom, set with a good quality fire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Diamond and Rose Gold Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique hand-carved crimson red fire opal provides the visual warmth to make this ring bloom. The
Category
2010s American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal
Fire Opal, Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A cherry red-orange Fire Opal is centered in this ring and weighs 1.3 carats. The color is a top
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Purple Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium, Platinum,...
Starfish Pendant with Fire Opal 15.8 Carat and Diamonds in Red Gold 18 Karat
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Starfish Pendant (or Brooch)
Fire Opal 15,8ct with colour play
Diamonds White 4,05ct tw/vs
Black
Category
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in L 3.55 in
Starfish Pendant with Fire Opal 15.8 Carat and Diamonds in Red Gold 18 Karat
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Starfish Pendant (or Brooch)
Fire Opal 15,8ct with colour play
Diamonds White 4,05ct tw/vs
Black
Category
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in L 3.55 in
Chandelier Earrings Orange Fire Opal Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
charming earrings.
White gold, brilliant pears, briolette cut spessartines, irregular red opal fires, round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Fire Opal Rose Cut Diamond Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
rose cut Diamonds lead to the Powerful Fire Red Opal set as finial
Diamonds are all white and clear
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Magnificent Vintage Marquee Shaped Rare Fire Opal 2.60 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
given to details and made to last for ever
Centred by a luxurious and quite rare Natural Fire Opal red
Category
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 13.5 Carat Fire Opal Rubies Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Volund
Located in Vancouver, CA
A large pendant in 18K gold with a pear shaped Fire opal (13.5ct), red brilliant cut rubies, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
White Gold 4.63 Carat Oval Black Opal Halo Ring Oval and Round Diamond Accents
By Dianna Rae Jewelry
Located in Lafayette, LA
broad flashes of color from every angle. The red fire found in this opal is a miner’s dream come true
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
100+ Carat Fancy Gemstone Bracelet
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Over 100 carats of Fire Opals, Red Sapphires, Spessartite Garnets, Rubelite Tourmaline are used to
Category
2010s Thai Modern More Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
LeVian 14K Red Fire Opal Gemstone Round Diamond Classic Beautiful Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Red Fire Opal Gemstone Round Diamond Classic Beautiful Cocktail Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Silver Ring Gold Plate White Opals Red Fire Opal Emeralds Rubies Vicente Gracia
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Silver Ring Gold Plating White Opals Red Fire Opal Emeralds Rubies
Silver ring with yellow gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century Red Fire Opal Star Rose Fire Enamel Gold Earrings Golden Age
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Fire Opal Star Rose Fire Enamel Gold Earrings Vicente Gracia
Earrings in 18K yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Enamel
Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
orange/red fire opals weighing a total of 2.46 carats. Adding to that, are 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Fire Opal Gold Ring Red Gemstone 18K Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Mexican Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
stone weight - 1.67
Category
2010s German Artisan Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fire Opal Yellow Gold Earrings Fiery Red Poppy Flower Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Earrings with high quality freeform fire opal in yellow 18K gold
opal origin - Mexico
opal
Category
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.34 in W 0.31 in L 0.51 in
Fire Opal 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Fiery Red Natural Mexican Gem Healing Power
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold pendant with natural fire opal
opal origin - Mexico
stone measurements - 0.39 x
Category
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.94 in W 0.39 in L 0.59 in
21st Century Fire Opal Turquoise Corals Roses Bird Cocktail Gold Ring Orange Red
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Cocktail Ring, central round fire opal, roses carved as green turquoise, red coral, skin angel coral
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Satin Finish Semi Black Opal & Fire Opal Halo Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
in one design! This ring features Australian semi-black opal and red Mexican fire opal, accented with
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Devta Doolan Vibrant Red Fire Blue Violet Opal Doublet Gold Stud Earrings
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
violet opal doublets exhibiting a unique and vibrant rare red flash with electrifying accents of green
Category
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
H 0.12 in W 0.44 in L 0.5 in
Petra Class Orange Red Glow Multi-Color Fire White Opal Matte Gold Ring
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring handcrafted by jewelry designer Petra Class featuring a unique orangy-red glow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Opal Necklace
Located in Summerland, CA
diameter and weighing approximately 40 carats. The opal is a white base crystal shell with green and red
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gem-Set Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
sapphire
Approximately 11.05 carats of red spinel
Approximately 1.05 carats of fire opal
Approximately 7.28
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.54 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Red Fire Opal and Diamond Ring. This ring has a 4.73 carat Fire Opal in the center of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Red Fire Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact red fire opal you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a red 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. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing red fire opal — no matter the origin — is easy, but Devta Doolan, Alexey Gabilo and Thomas Leyser each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A red fire opal can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Opal rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A briolette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and uncut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a red fire opal, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Red Fire Opal?
Prices for a red fire opal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $24,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,328.
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 Red Fire Opal
- 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.