Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2010s European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Opal, Amber
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Opal, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Opal, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 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).








