Opal Set
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Garnet, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Opal, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Cluster Rings
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Desk Accessories
Opal
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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).








