Blue Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate...
2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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).