Blue Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Opal, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Opal, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Opal, Black Opal
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s European Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Opal, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Loose Gemstones
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s German Art Deco Engagement Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling 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).