Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Chrysophrase, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Opal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Opal
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Opal, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings
Fire Opal, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
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).








