Opal Set
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings
Diamond, 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).








