Blue Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterli...
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Drop Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, ...
2010s Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Apatite, Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Padparadscha...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Silver
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dome Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s German Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
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).