Peru Blue Opal
Handmade 61" Blue Peruvian Opal Necklace with Pearls, Rainbow Moonstone Beads
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Rare untreated 61" Long Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace with Lustrous Baroque Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$871 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.63 in L 61 in
11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodstock, GA
11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, In Stock.
This pendant necklace
Category
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
AJD 28 Inch Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace with Hammered Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp
Discover the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD Blue/Green Real Peruvian Opals & Onyx Diamond Clasp Double Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent double strand polished 16 inch long blue natural Peruvian Opal enhanced with black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
$358 Sale Price
21% Off
Large Sleeping Beauty and Sapphire Beaded 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
agate
• Peruvian Opal
Furthermore this beauty features:
• 14k solid gold clasp
• 14k solid gold beads
Category
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
A.Jeschel Peruvian Blue Opal shard necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
A Peruvian Blue Opal Shard Necklace. Each opal shard boasts a mesmerizing array of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
Peruvian Opal, Vintage Watchband
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
The Peruvian blue opal has soft relaxing energies. Legend says that it takes the tension out of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Retro Bracelets
Materials
Opal, Stainless Steel
Rare Blue Green Peruvian Opals Teardrop Collar Necklace 18KT, 14KT Gold
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Natural Peruvian Opals Mixed colors Large Teardrop Necklace: 18KT and 14KT Gold. Stunning large
Category
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Multi-Strand Necklace: Peruvian Opal, Jasper, Pearl, and Gold
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
Meet "Sky Mountain," a three-strand, princess necklace of blue Peruvian opals, river stone jasper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Other, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Venyx 18 Karat Gold Diamond Opal Emerald Colored Stone Moonshell Ring
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
Peruvian Opal 0.23ct, 9 Blue Diamonds 0.57ct, 7 Amethysts 0.07ct, 9 Emeralds 0.09ct
The Venyx Moonshell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
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Venyx 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Colored Stone Moonshell Bangle Bracelet
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
18k Yellow Gold 34.50gr, 1 Diamond 0.01ct, 1 White Opal 0.06ct, 5 Blue Topaz 0.42ct, 1 Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
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Chantal Necklace - Peruvian Blue Opals
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
A simply elegant design of rosary linked smooth Peruvian Blue Opal rondelles with an asymmetrical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold Plate
Chrysoprase Coins Peruvian Blue Opal Kyanite Necklace, Molly II Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
revolution. Intermittent stations of Peruvian blue opal smooth rondelles flanking rich cobalt blue kyanite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Peruvian Blue Opal Hexagon Setting 14K White Gold Engagement Ring AD1462-14
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Peruvian Blue Opal Hexagon Setting 14K White Gold Engagement Ring AD1462-14
♥ Solid 14k white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, White Gold
3.95ct High Quality Peruvian Blue Opal with Moissanite Accent 9K Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 9K yellow gold pendant set with a high quality Peruvian blue opal with a moissanite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
1.5ct Hexagon Peruvian Blue Opal Diamond Sides 14K Gold Engagement Ring R6333
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.5ct Hexagon Peruvian Blue Opal with Diamond Sides 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
♥ Solid 14k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
3.07 Carat Elongated Hexagon Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace 14k Gold R4397
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid elongated hexagon-shaped blue Peruvian opal necklace
♥ The overall setting measures 4.7 mm
Category
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Intaglio Griffin Pendant Rose Quartz Blue Peruvian Opal Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Delicate blush pink faceted rose quartz nuggets have been paired with accents of blue Peruvian opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Gold Plate
Rustic Blue and Tan Peruvian Opal Cube Necklace with Goldy Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fun and Funky highly polished blue and tan Peruvian Opal rustic necklace. These graduated beads
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Moruga of Lima Set of Three Gold Stacking Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Featuring carved orange shell, blue hardstone (Peruvian opal), and rock crystal flowers, these rings have a
Category
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Fashion Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Grey Baroque Cloud Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Peruvian opal drop earrings.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Chrysoprase Oval Nuggets Peruvian Blue Opal Kyanite Necklace, Molly III
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
pastel revolution. Intermittent stations of Peruvian blue opal rondelles flanking rich cobalt blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
39" Exceptional Australian translucent Chrysoprase Peruvian Blue Opals, Amethyst
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian Blue Opal beads and Faceted Amethyst Rondelles. Sterling Silver S clasp. Australian Chrysoprase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
Petite Peruvian Blue Opal 22k Gold Pendant Necklace and Dangle Hoop Earring Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Petite Peruvian Blue Opal and 22k yellow gold pendant necklace and dangle hoop earring set
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Michael Kneebone Apatite Diamond Peruvian Blue Opal Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
cut diamonds along with acorn shaped and faceted blue opal drops (origin: Peru). The earring mounts
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold
AJD Unique Natural RARE Peruvian Blue Opal & Apatite Silvery Clasp Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Naturally gently polished newly discovered exquisite blue real Peruvian Opals enhanced with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Apatite
Peruvian Opal & Labradorite Long Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
labradorite hand linked chains are the perfect foil for the gorgeous petite Peruvian blue opal briolettes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Labradorite, Opal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Gemjunky Vintage Inspired Blue 3 Strand Peruvian Opal Diamond Clasp Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
gold plated sterling silver clasp inset with real tiny white diamonds. Peruvian Blue Opals have a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Peruvian Opal Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Simple, yet memorable Peruvian Opal ( Stone size: 21mm x 4mm ) earrings.
Peruvian blue opal is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Diamond Gray Pearl Blue Opal Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Cabochon blue chalcedony, white diamonds, gray pearls and Peruvian blue opals combine to create
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Opal, and Amber Multi-Gemstone 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Peruvian Blue Opal (8.0 ct) gemstones. Dangle earrings are 3 inches in total length, including French wires
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amber, Opal, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Unique Handmade Blue Peruvian Opal Necklace With Gold Plated Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Smooth polish finish on these rare "blue" Peruvian Opals accented with chips of gemmy Madagascar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold Plate
AJD GORGEOUS RARE Dramatic Blue Peruvian Opal Necklace w/Gold Plated Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful chunky natural blue polished Peruvian Opals accented with sparkling gemmy natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold Plate
AJD Stylish Blue RARE Peruvian Opal & Moonstone Double Strand 21" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Shaded from dark blue to white-ish these rare beautiful newly discovered Peruvian Opal gemstones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
Michael Kneebone Blue Opal Sapphire Diamond Black Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Beautifully carved blue opal (origin: Peru) pendants are featured in these one-of-a-kind dangle
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond with Larimar Beaded Pink Opal Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
necklace includes;
• Highest grade sky blue Larimar
• Pink Peruvian opals, blush pink
• Methiciously
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Larimar, Gold
Rare Peruvian Opal Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
From the Andes Mountains near San Patricio, Peru, comes this rare Peruvian Blue Opal beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peruvian Opal Drop Earrings Set in Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
These earrings are made of tear drop shaped Blue Peruvian Opals set in 18k Gold wires.
Category
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Stambolian Baby Blue Enamel Gold and Diamond Ring with Blue Peruvian Opal Center
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring with Neon Blue Peruvian Opal center
Blue Peruvian Opal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peruvian Opal Horn Pale Wood Long Gemstone Necklace
By Lucy de la Vega
Located in Coral Gables, FL
opal (Pale Blue, Beige, Crème) nuggets, with bleached horn tubes and two shapes of Pale wood. The clasp
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal
Venyx 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Coloured Stone Moonshell Bangle Bracelet
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
18k Yellow Gold 34.50gr, 1 Diamond 0.01ct, 1 White Opal 0.06ct, 5 Blue Topaz 0.42ct, 1 Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, O...
A.Jeschel Fabulous Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Rare Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace.
These stones can only be found in the Andes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
20mm Peruvian Blue Opal Round Beaded Necklace with Handmade Toggle Clasp
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gorgeous one of a kind superb quality 20mm round natural Peruvian blue opal beaded necklace with
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal
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Peru Blue Opal For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the peru blue opal you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Vermeil and 18k Gold. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic peru blue opal over the years, but those made by Karen Sugarman Designs, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Gemjunky are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A peru blue opal can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 Opal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a peru blue opal, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Peru Blue Opal?
On average, a peru blue opal at 1stDibs sells for $418, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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).
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