Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k 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...
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k 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
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Brooches
Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s American Romantic Fashion Rings
Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, ...
Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Fire Opal, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
2010s Belgian Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 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 Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphir...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
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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).