Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Thai More Rings
Opal, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s More Bracelets
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Bl...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 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).