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Opal with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.79 carats with Diamond 1.24 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
(chain not
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal Pendant Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity Opal Pendant Set In 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Open Close Bail and Multi-Size Blue Opals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby
Fire Opal Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Rose Cut Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$877 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Style Platinum Marquise Opal Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Australian Opal and Diamond Eternity Engagement Ring and Engagement Bridal Set made in Platinum
Category
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond
Pink Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond & Pink Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Fire Opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$749 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Large White Opal Twisted Wire Bezel Set Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - White Base Color w/ Nice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 3.06 carats with Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 1.5 cm
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Set of Ring
Earrings Mabe Pearl Opal and Diamonds
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold set of ladies ring & earrings with 14mm Mabe pearl, 6 diamonds each and 5 opal
Category
1990s Canadian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Hand Engraved Platinum Art Deco Diamond Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of my creations, Diamond Platinum Opal Bridal Set. A Beautiful Opal Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Category
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 3.62 carats, Rubellites, Pink Opals
Diamonds Drop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite & Pink Opal Drop Earrings set in 18K Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 3.35 carats Tanzanite, Ethiopian Opal
Diamonds Drop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Opal Drop Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond
Orange Opal Ring Set In 18K
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Orange Opal, Rodolite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,027 Sale Price
25% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970
s Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perfection
Category
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Australian Opal Diamond Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of my creations, Diamond Platinum Opal Bridal Set. A Beautiful Opal Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2.07 Carat Blue Oval Opal Bezel Set 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant ring features a mesmerizing 2.07 carat blue oval opal bezel set in 18 karat white gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Opal, Kyanite
Diamond Ring Set In 18K
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
Natural Oval Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$956 Sale Price
25% Off
6.23 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Accents set in Platinum. Opals are known for exhibiting flashes of rainbow colors known as "play of color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond
Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
Natural Fire
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$990 Sale Price
25% Off
2.56 Carat Natural Lighting Ridge Black Opal
Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Ethiopian Opal
Diamond Drop Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Opal, mix and match Dangle Earrings set in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Freshwater Pearls
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal & Freshwater Pearls Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal
Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Cut
Category
1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
White Opal White Diamonds Champagne Halo Pave-Set 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Galt
Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
small, sparkling pave-set diamonds. The opals display a subtle play of color, set in a delicate 14k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garrards Fire Opal, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings and Negligee Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
A Garrards fire opal and diamond drop earrings and negligee pendant set. The earrings have old
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Opal Pendant and Earring Set with 3.50 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold opal pendant and earring set with 3.50 carats on an 18 inch chain. weighing 7.2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$975 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal
Multi Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ethiopian Opal
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal
Multi Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal
Multi Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds, Sapphire
Opal Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphire & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,029 Sale Price
24% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires
Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine, Lemon
Rose Quartz, Opal Necklace Set 18K
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine, Lemon & Rose Quartz, Opal, Pernite Necklace Set 18K & Silver
Elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,175 Sale Price
24% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires
Black Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold
S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Black Opal Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$952 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Fancy Sapphire, Ruby
Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Fancy Sapphire, Ruby & Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Rubies - 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$727 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite
Diamond Ring Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite
$990 Sale Price
25% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emeralds, Tanzanites
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 9.51 carats. The weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, Rubellite
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal, Emerald & Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
23.09ct Opal, Diamond and Sapphire set Pendant
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
breathtaking 23.09ct Ethiopian opal, its play-of-colour dancing with every movement. This rare gem is embraced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal
Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$907 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal
Multi Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Opal from
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal, Blue Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Opal, Blue Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 0.9 cm
Length: 1.4 cm
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Opal, Blue Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Opal, Blue Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 1.0 cm
Length: 1.4 cm
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Retro Opal, Ruby
Amethyst Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Opal, Ruby & Amethyst Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Bl...
$840 Sale Price
25% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.88 carats Rubellite, Pink Opal
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Art Deco style Rubellite & Pink Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
White Opal
Diamond Vintage Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
4.22 carat opal for its center, surrounded by twenty-six white diamonds. This would make a wonderful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Blue
White Opal Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue & White Opal Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Australian Natural Blue Opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
“Capri”, Ruby, White
Blue Opal Earrings Set in 22 Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri”, Ruby, White & Blue Opal Earrings set in 22 Gold & Silver
Multi natural gem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$616 Sale Price
20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby
Blue Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Blue Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Elegant and Classic
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,145 Sale Price
35% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal
Blue Topaz Ring Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Cut
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,087 Sale Price
25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Opal
Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Natural Multi Fancy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,032 Sale Price
20% Off
BUNDA
Hollywood
Opal Pendant, 2.41ct Opal, 0.09ct Diamonds, 18k gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Hollywood' pendant in 18ct yellow and white gold, featuring a Boulder Opal, bezel set and
Category
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal, Onyx with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.65 carats, Onyx with Diamond 0.55 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
(chain
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 10.68 carats with Brown Diamond 1.46 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Width
Category
2010s Thai More Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.12 carats with Brown Diamond 0.87 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Width: 1.9
Category
2010s Thai More Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.34 carats with Brown Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Width: 1.3
Category
2010s Thai More Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Fire Opal
Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Cut Ruby
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,087 Sale Price
25% Off
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Opal Set For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate opal set for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 104 vintage editions and 144 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect opal set among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an opal set has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Susan Lister Locke, Kary Adam and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are consistently popular. An opal set can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Opal rings, from our inventory of 207, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our opal set for sale are for women, but there are 92 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Opal Set?
Prices for an opal set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $195,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,940.
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).
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