Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
2010s North American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Opal
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Black Diamond, Opal, Brass, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings
Opal, Gold
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Vases
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Opal, Gold
Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
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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).








