Opal Set
1990s American Retro Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Fire Opal, 24k Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pea...
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Brooches
Opal, Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Late 20th Century Bangles
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1910s American For The Desk
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1810s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Rings
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
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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).