Opal Set
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Opal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Opal, Brass
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Cuff Bracelets
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Onyx, 18k 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).








