Opal Set
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Dutch Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold
1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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).








