Blue Opal
20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Acrylic
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Artisan Signet Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Bl...
20th Century Asian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Chrome, Aluminum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Antique Early 1800s German Empire Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Afghan Revival Caucasian Rugs
Wool
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Blue Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Blue Opal?
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).