Blue Opal
20th Century Glass
Art Glass
2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Adam Style Vases
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14...
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue S...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Other, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
2010s Italian Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, T...
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, T...
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Sapph...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
Antique 19th Century European Glass
Enamel
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
2010s American Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Opal, Brass
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, 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).








