Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Engagement Rings
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Dome Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bangles
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Engagement Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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).








