Opal Set
2010s British Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s British More Rings
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
2010s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Concrete, Brass
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage 1960s Italian Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Australian Regency Pendant Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 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).








