Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cufflinks
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Amethyst, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
South Sea Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapp...
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Artisan Link Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Go...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
Topaz, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
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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).