Opal Set
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Topa...
Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
2010s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Bangles
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Bangles
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
2010s Colombian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century English Engagement Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles
Black Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
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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).