Blue Opal
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
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s Australian More Jewelry
Black Opal
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Early 2000s British Contemporary Link Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Amazonite, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Clip-on Earrings
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphi...
2010s Dutch Contemporary More Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Moonsto...
2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Glass
Glass
2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Other, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Palladium, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1980s More Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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).