Blue Opal
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
20th Century Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Murano Glass
2010s French Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black 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).