Blue Opal
Early 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Chrysophrase,...
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Go...
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise...
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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).