Blue Opal
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 17th Century Artist Clip-on Earrings
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Baroque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
1990s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
1990s North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Fire Opal, Black Opal, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Unknown Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Travertine, Metal, Brass
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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).