Blue Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Enamel
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
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
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Dangle Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Enamel
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Opal, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Spinel...
1990s Australian Modern Band Rings
Opal, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Opal, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings
Opal, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Canadian Victorian Cluster Rings
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow 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).