Opal Set
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Australian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Scottish Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Glass, Opaline Glass
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Glass, Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cufflinks
Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Dome Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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).








