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25 Carat Black Australian Opal "Lightening Ridge'' 4.71 Carat Designer Necklace
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
In this designer necklace, 25 carat Australian Black Opal is set with 4.71 carats of natural diamonds and 0.56 carats of no heat sapphire.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Superb 24.95 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simply breath-taking! Weighing in at almost 25 carats, this natural Australian black opal is an unbelievable treasure.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
25 Carat Black Opal Trillion Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 25 carat black opal is suspended from a 1.32 carat trillion-cut diamond H color SI, on a 19” 18k white gold and diamond (.68 ct) chain.
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,500
Size: USA 6 fits like a USA 4
MANDALAY Vintage Boned Corset Delicate Mini Dress Mauve Dusty Pink
By Mandalay
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Mandalay Vintage Dusty mauve nude pink Ethereal Hard boning all the way around Great for wedding/bridal Size USA 6 but fits like a 4 Excellent Condition so so so amazing final sale
Rare Fendi Victor Vasarely Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi Vasarely baguette entirely embroidered with circular motifs evoking the works of Victor Vasarely. With parts in purple-pink lizard leather, green silk interior. Double F clasp ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mini skirt suit ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Single-breasted blazer jacket in pink wool ▪ Trimmed with fringes of silk threads ▪ Padd...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this white and brown two-tone crocodile bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious mus...
Alexander Mcqueen 2008 Beautiful Silk Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Alexander McQueen 2008 Collection piece called "Mushrom Shirt". Beautiful romantic blouse, crafted in a semi sheer, vibrant orange pure Silk creating a silhouette that is both a...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 - 4 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted f...
$52,288
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano silverblue mink and silver fox fur coat, fw 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior fur coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Silverblue-Mink fur ▪ Silver-Fox fur ▪ Black Lambskin leather interior and side panels ▪ Leather buttons ...
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CHRISTIAN DIOR shimmy gold beige leather BABE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior soft Babe hobo handbag in shiny golden-beige leather featuring gold-tone hardware. The design has gathers and circular logo-engraved handles. Lined in e...
Christian Dior S/S 2000 Logo Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior Logo Plunging Neckline Open Back Mini Dress Condition: Excellent, Please note fabric and size tags are missing. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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).