Opal Set
Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Opal, Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Silver Plate
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Opal, 15k Gold, Silver
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dome Rings
Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Opal
2010s Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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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).








