Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary More Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Chain Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cufflinks
Diamond, Opal, Gold
1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire,...
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 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).








