Opal Set
2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold
Late 20th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 24k Gold, Stainless Steel, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 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).








