Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, S...
Mid-20th Century Dutch Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Kyanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Pl...
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artist Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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).