Blue Opal Australian
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
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...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gol...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian More Jewelry
Black Opal
2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Charoite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Vanity Items
Opal, Black Opal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Vanity Items
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century More Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
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Blue Opal Australian For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Blue Opal Australian?
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).
- What is an Australian opal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Today, Australia and Ethiopia are the two largest producers of opals. Historically, most of the world’s opals were mined in South Australia. The stone is so closely associated with Australia that in 1993 it became the national gemstone. 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. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Australian opal jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.