Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Labradorite, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Fire Opal, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rub...
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Opal, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k 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).








