Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings
Opal, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai More Rings
Brown Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Austrian High Victorian Brooches
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings
Opal, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai More Rings
Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Crystal, Gold, Rose 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).