Blue Opal
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Austrian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Opal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opa...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapp...
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Wedding Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
Late 20th Century Australian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite...
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Charoite, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garn...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan More Bracelets
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Opal, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Murano Glass
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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).