Opal Set
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Brooches
Opal, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Dome Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Dome Rings
Opal, Silver
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wood, Wenge
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s American Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swedish Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Citrine, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Modernist Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 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).








