Blue Opal
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k G...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Silk
2010s Italian Artisan Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s German Artisan Cluster Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Opal, Silver
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Topaz, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Blue Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k ...
2010s Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Organic Modern Vases
Copper
2010s German Organic Modern Vases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Precious Stone, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Agate, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Silk
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose 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).