Opal Set
2010s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapp...
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Chrysocolla, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Irish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Opal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Multi-gemstone, Black Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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).








