Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s American Retro Drop Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Rings
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Opal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18...
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Fire Opal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Opal, Citrine, Amethyst, Silver,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Hoop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
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).