Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
2010s Artisan Bangles
Opal, Rhodocrosite, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Fashion Rings
Opal, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
White Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Iolite, Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Yello...
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
American More Jewelry
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 24k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Australian Modernist Brooches
Opal, Gold, 9k 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).








