Blue Opal
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opa...
2010s German Artisan Dome Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Bangles
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k 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
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
2010s Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Vases
Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Brass
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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).