Blue Opal Bead Necklace in 14K Gold

The Blue Opal Bead Necklace in 14K Gold is a soft, sky-blue strand with a dreamy glow. Graduated Owyhee blue opal beads from Oregon, from 3 to 9mm, are hand-knotted on deep purple thread and finished with a 14K gold safety clasp. At 19 inches, it sits just below the collarbone.

It's one of a kind, so the strand pictured is the one you'll receive.

What Is Owyhee Blue Opal?

Owyhee blue opal comes from a small region of desert near the Oregon–Idaho border. Unlike Australian opal, it doesn't flash with rainbow color. Instead, it has a calm, milky sky-blue tone, like a clear desert sky. Because it comes from such a limited area, it's a special find for opal lovers.

Graduated Beads, Balanced Shape

The opal beads grow from 3mm near the clasp to 9mm at the center front. Smaller beads sit comfortably at the back of the neck, while the larger beads frame your face. The deep purple thread between each knot adds contrast and makes the blue look even softer.

A Gemstone Bead Necklace

Our gemstone bead necklaces are made with real stones and finished in gold. This blue opal bead necklace is the calmest of the collection: soft, serene, and easy to wear every day.

Key Details

• Gemstone: Owyhee blue opal from Oregon
• Bead size: Graduated, 3 to 9mm
• Strand: Hand-knotted on deep purple thread
• Clasp: 14K gold safety clasp
• Length: 19 inches
• One of a kind: only one available
• Ships free: on jewelry orders of $150 or more, same day for orders placed by 4PM ET, Monday through Friday

How to Wear a Blue Opal Necklace

On Its Own

Wear it with white, gray, chambray, or navy to let the soft blue stand out.

Layered

Layer it with gold chains or other opal strands, like our Green Opal Bead Necklace or Peruvian Pink Opal Bead Necklace, for an opal color story.

Compare Our Opal Necklaces

For opal with rainbow flashes, see our Australian Opal Bead Necklace in 14K Gold. Learn more in our guide to opal jewelry.

An October Birthstone Gift

Opal is an October birthstone, and blue opal is a fresh, modern take on it. This necklace is a meaningful gift for:

• October birthdays
• Graduations
• Mother's Day
• Brides looking for something blue
• Treating yourself

Why Shop Coral Strands

• American opal: genuine Owyhee blue opal from Oregon.
• Hand-knotted: every bead is knotted by hand to protect it.
• 14K gold clasp: a secure safety clasp made to last.
• A real studio: we ship from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory.
• Real people: text us at (305) 767-3185 with any question and you'll reach a real person.

Before You Buy

Does blue opal sparkle? Owyhee blue opal has a soft, milky glow rather than rainbow flashes. For flashier opal, see our Australian opal necklace.

Will mine look like the photos? Yes. It's one of a kind, so the necklace pictured is the one you'll receive.

Is 19 inches the right length? It sits just below the collarbone on most women and layers easily with shorter chains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owyhee blue opal?

Owyhee blue opal is a sky-blue opal from the desert near the Oregon–Idaho border. It's known for its soft, milky color rather than rainbow flashes.

How is blue opal different from Australian opal?

Australian opal is known for its rainbow play of color. Owyhee blue opal has a calm, even sky-blue tone instead, for a softer, more serene look.

What is a graduated necklace?

A graduated necklace has beads that get larger toward the center. On this necklace, the opal beads grow from 3mm at the clasp to 9mm at the center front.

Is opal an October birthstone?

Yes. Opal is a traditional October birthstone, which makes this necklace a meaningful October birthday gift.

Is this a good "something blue" for a bride?

Yes. Its soft blue color and gold clasp make it a beautiful, meaningful "something blue" for a wedding day.

How do you care for a blue opal necklace?

Opal is soft and sensitive to water and heat, so take it off before swimming or showering, and keep it away from perfume and lotion. Store it flat and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

Desert-sky blue, knotted by hand. Add the Blue Opal Bead Necklace in 14K Gold to your collection.

Orders placed by 4PM ET, M-F, ship same day from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory. Have a question? Easy text help is a few taps away at (305) 767-3185.