Opal Set
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s British More Jewelry
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British More Jewelry
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s British Hoop Earrings
Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Charm Bracelets
Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s British More Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Quartz, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1990s Australian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Opal
Vintage 1930s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
English Dome Rings
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 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).








