Opal Set
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Morganite, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dangle Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Cluster Rings
Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 2000s American More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 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).