Opal Set
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Romantic Drop Earrings
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Solitaire Rings
Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Drop Earrings
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Opal, Charoite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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).








