Blue Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Brass
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Dome Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artist Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s European Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
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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).