Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Opal, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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).








