Opal Set
1990s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Opal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate, Rhodium
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings
Opal, Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Emerald, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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Opal Set For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Opal Set?
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).








