Opal Set
Vintage 1910s British Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Singaporean Cocktail Rings
2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Opal, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, Silver
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Fashion Rings
Opal, 24k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artist More Jewelry
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
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).








