Blue Opal
2010s American Other Abstract Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Stone, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Quartz, Multi-ge...
2010s American Vases
Ceramic
2010s American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Garnet, Iolite, Moonstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
2010s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Vases
Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Earrings
Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Iolite, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Hats
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Chandelier Earrings
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gol...
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Agate, Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Opal, Larimar, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Iolite, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Malachite, Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Amazonite, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Austrian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Link Bracelets
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Zircon
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, 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).