Opal Set
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Stud Earrings
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Band Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Rose Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 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).








