Yellow White Opal Peach Morganites White Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant opal, morganites and diamonds ring. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this exquisite piece features a central opal with a captivating play of colors. Surrounding the opal are sparkli...
Diamond, Morganite, Opal, Gold
Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Opal Cabochon w/ Old Cut Ruby Halo Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w/ Orange & Violet Color Play - 8mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Mixed Cut - Prong Set - ...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold.
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage Edwardian Natural Opal Pin 14kt Pendant 12368*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Opal Pin 1.20ct natural opals Dangling Pearl 6 x 5mm 14kt yellow gold 12.9 grams 48 x 22mm 12mm depth
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Spider web brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spider chic? Spiderman’s web? An amusing handmade 14kt. golden spiderweb with accompanying spider in opal, baroque pearl and solitary diamond. This was a very popular motif in the l...
Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Colorful Opal, Peridot, and Tourmaline Insect Pin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of our favorite new finds. This insect doesn't disappoint. A lovely central peridot stone set into its thorax, a clear opal abdomen, tourmaline wings, and diamonds set into the e...
Opal, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Victorian Mining Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary novelty brooches from the mid 19th Century. When new mines were opened to the public in the 19th Century, souvenirs were often sold to commemorate these visits. These r...
Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Bee Brooch with Gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The opal abdomen has a dreamy opal with various green hues in it.
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Opal: 1 oval cabochon cut Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cuts = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI Dimensions: pin measures 16.50mm x 49mm...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhoda Wager Arts & Crafts Brooch
Located in London, GB
An impressive Arts & Crafts brooch by Rhoda Wager. The fabulous precious opal is approximaety 60 carats, mounted in gold. llustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newe...
Opal, 14k Gold
Pretty Gold Pin with Opal and Two Diamond Solitaires
Located in Berlin, DE
Pretty Gold Pin with Opal and two Diamond Solitaires. Diamonds each about 0.16 carat, very good quality!
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Boulder Opal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a deeply carved boulder opal to depict a face topped by a bow Matrix is reddish brown in color with areas of strong spectral play-of-color throughout Tested as 14 karat g...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Natural Heart Shape Opal Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Natural Heart Shape Opal Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pin. This gorgeous vintage Retro natural heart shaped opal, diamond and demantoid garnet pin is cra...
White Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Laurel Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a 6.5 mm round boulder opal cabochon - white with spectral play-of-color Displaying brown host matrix on edges of cabochon - bezel set With a highly rendered laurel wreath ...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Jelly Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Semi-transparent white jelly body with spectral play-of-color Bead set in platinum topped head with halo surround Old Eu...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Asch Grossbardt Yellow Gold and Gem Stone inlay Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Asch Grossbardt 14k Yellow Gold Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 5/8 inch.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval shaped cabochon cabochon measuring 9.0 x 7.7 mm Semi-translucent black body with spectral play-of-color - bezel set Bezel set with old European cut diamonds at card...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,309
X Phoenix
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Phoenix: The Immortal Bird of Myth The Phoenix is a legendary bird renowned for its cyclical rebirth and eternal life. According to ancient myths, this magnificent creature live...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Stick Pin With Opalescent Butterfly Fossil In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By HENRY
Located in Miami, FL
An art-nouveau stick-pin in box. This is a very nice stick-pin created in America during the art nouveau period, back in the 1900. This stick-pin was hand-crafted in solid yellow go...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
MidCentury 4.1 Carat Diamond & Opal Cabochon Convertible Pendant-Brooch 14K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The ultimate in festive, sparkly jewelry, this piece is ready for any event whether it be a New Year’s Eve, the opera, or your weekly cocktail party. An enchantingly colorful opal is...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Opal Brooch Pendant with Diamonds & Pearls, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Brooch is really lovely. It measure 1 1/4" round. It has 5 seed Pearls and 10 Diamonds around carved detailed leaves. The Opal is approximately 7 carats and a beautiful s...
White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace 14K Gold Brooch Pin Necklace Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Art Deco Opal Necklace / pin Hand crafted From the 1940's Brilliant opal colors was originally a brooch pin that was later converted to a necklace. both options are still fun...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold Brooch & Pendant with Opal huge
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant brooch and pendant crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a beautiful natural opal of approximately 30 carats.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Majestic Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in 14K Gold with Opal diamonds 1900
Located in Berlin, BE
A magnificent and versatile Art Nouveau piece from around 1900, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This elegant brooch can also be worn as a pendant. It features high-quality natural A...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Lapis Emerald Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Lapis Emerald Opal and diamond 14k yellow gold pendant brooch.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.36 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Grape Leaf Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 1960's opal and diamond brooch. 28 varying in size, round bluish green fiery cabochon opals set in a 14k yellow gold grape leaf design that can be worn as a brooch or penda...
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karbra 3.75 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Karbra fine opal brooch pendant necklace. Antique revival style made in the 1960's by Karbra. 3 oval opals are mounted in the center of the 14k yellow gold pendant accent...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Pendant, Brooch, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch / Pendant with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 16 Prong-set diamonds surround this massive opal.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Opal Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FIRE OPAL, OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND AND NATURAL PEARL PENDANT OR BROOCH IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE STUNNING PENDANT HAS THREE OF THE MOST GORGEO...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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).
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.