Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Opal, 18k Gold
American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1960s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 10k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Black Opal, 10k Gold
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s More Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Indonesian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Zircon, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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).








