Opal Set
1990s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Australian Regency Pendant Necklaces
Opal
Antique 1870s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Solitaire Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Opal, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Opal, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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).