Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Cufflinks
Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Link Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai More Rings
Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 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).