Opal Set
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Loose Gemstones
Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Coral, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, 24k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Cocktail Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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).








