32 Unique Opal Engagement Rings

You might not think "engagement ring" when you think of an opal, but more and more brides are turning to this colorful semi-translucent stone for this important time in their life—and more and more jewelers are offering it! While opals are experiencing a major resurgence, they've been beloved for some time: They were thought to be the most precious stone by ancient Romans, and were prized possessions of Queen Victoria. In fact, opals were a relatively rare, sought-after stone for centuries thanks to their luminous properties that cause multiple colors to nearly burst through the stone's exterior when the light hits it. No two opals are the same, and they come in a range of different mesmerizing hues. 

Due to their popularity in the late 19th century, you'll find many opals in vintage settings—but that doesn't mean antique or vintage-inspired jewelry is the only way to wear an opal engagement ring. Designers have concocted a series of stunning creations for these fiery, one-of-a-kind gemstones. There are the modern iterations, from a teardrop bezel-set solitaire to a multi-stone setting with diamonds surrounding the center. You can also find an opal nestled underneath a gold setting with a diamond set directly above it, or an asymmetrical cluster setting. 

If you do want a Victorian-era (or other vintage-style) ring, you have plenty of options, from a regal halo to a highly ornate diamond-studded yellow gold mosaic-like band. Opals are on the softer side as far as gemstones go, so look for rings with protective settings—and get it insured. Ready to discover all that opals have to offer? Click through to see these radiant gemstone engagement rings.

Anna Sheffield Marquise Tiara Band Yellow Gold & Opal, $1,900, annasheffield.com

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Wwake 14-Karat Gold, Opal, and Diamond Ring, $1,600, net-a-porter.com

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Trumpet & Horn "Smokey Hill" 18-Karat Rose Gold, Pearl, and Opal Ring, $2,750, trumpetandhorn.com

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Bario Neal "Soma" Opal Cabochon with Champagne Halo Ring, starting at $2,390, bario-neal.com

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Monique Pean White Diamond and Dendritic Opal Ring, $8,095, barneys.com

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Loren Stewart "Crowned Jewel II" 14-Karat Gold Multi-Stone Ring, $920, net-a-porter.com

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Zoe Chicco 14-Karat Opal and Diamond Open Bar Ring, $1,220, zoechicco.com

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Jacquie Aiche Diamond, Opal and Rose Gold Ring, $3,127, matchesfashion.com

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Irene Neuwirth Opal-Heart Ring, $4,380, barneys.com

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Jenny Dee "Electra Maxima" Opal Ring, $2,775,

modaoperandi.com

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Trumpet & Horn "Smokey Hill" 18-Karat Rose Gold, Pearl, and Opal Ring, brilliantearth.com

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Pamela Love Opal Paillette Band, $2,000, pamelalove.com

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Wwake Three-Step Opal Triangle Ring, $350, ylang23.com

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Nina Runsdorf Medium White Opal and 18-Karat White Gold Flip Ring, $5,400, modaoperandi.com

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Jennie Kwon Designs Morganite Opal Leaf Ring, $750, jenniekwondesigns.com

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Blue Nile Opal and Diamond Halo Ring in 18-Karat White Gold, $1,560, bluenile.com

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Master Jewelry Shop 14-Karat Gold Opal Diamond Engagement Ring, $366, etsy.com

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Bario Neal "Orla" Cluster Opal and Sapphire Ring, $875, bario-neal.com

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Anna Sheffield "Wheat" Engagement Ring Yellow Gold and Opal, $3,350, annasheffield.com

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Trumpet & Horn "White Cliffs" 14-Karat Gold and Opal Ring, $2,950, trumpetandhorn.com

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LstudioC Opal Engagement Ring, $165.19, etsy.com

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Brilliant Earth "The Millers Ring" 14-Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Cabochon Ring, brilliantearth.com

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Jennie Kwon Designs Opal Spear Ring, $525,  jenniekwondesigns.com

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Danhov "Per Lei" Oval Opal Diamond Ring, starting at $2,400, danhov.com

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Blue Nile Opal and Diamond Ring in 18-Karat White Gold, $1,250, bluenile.com

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Bario Neal "Linear" Opal Engagement Ring, from $1,360, bario-neal.com

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Loren Stewart Oval Opal Signet, $462, lorenstewart.com

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Anna Sheffield "Stardust Bea" Engagement Ring, $5,500, annasheffield.com

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Supreme Jewelry Cabochon Opal Engagement Ring, price upon request, www.supremejewelry.net

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Jennie Kwon Opal and Diamond Crown Engagement Ring, $836, twistonline.com

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Anna Sheffield "Wheat" Opal Engagement Ring, $2,900, annasheffield.com

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Wwake Opal and Diamond Crossover Ring, $750, catbirdnyc.com

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