Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cufflinks
Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Stud Earrings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Opal, Crystal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, White Gold, 10k 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).








