18K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #23551
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This stunning 18K yellow gold ring features five oval opal gemstones and five round single cut diamonds set in a sculptural branch-lik...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Ring, 0.4ct, Size 7.5, New
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.16 х 0.24 in / 4 х 4 х 6 mm stone weight - 0.4 carats ring weight - 4.88 grams ring size...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique opal ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.56ctw Opal, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: opal oval cab 14.3 x 10.6 mm diamond single cut round approximately .24 total carats G-H color, SI1-I1 clarity ruby round approximately 1.32 total carats Ring Size: 7.5 Ris...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Yue Opal & Sapphire Dragonfly 18K White Gold Dome Ring
By Wendy Yue
Located in Miami, FL
This Wendy Yue signed designer ring features a sculpted cabochon opal dome crowned with a vibrant pink sapphire dragonfly, set in 18K white gold.
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal with Green Tourmaline Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 9.79 carats with Green Tourmaline 4.43 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.35 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Semi Black Opal and Diamond Ring of 18k White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The opal is gracefully framed in lustrous 18k white gold and accented by a halo of brilliant diamonds, creating an exquisite contrast of light and depth.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, India, 3.0 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a opal and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.24 Carat Pink Opal & Diamond 18K Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14.24 carat pink opal is framed in a sparkling 0.66 carat diamond halo and set in an intricately sculpted 18K yellow and rose gold cocktail ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 9.01ct Ethiopian Opal Ring with Sapphire Accents
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted cocktail ring features a 9.01-carat Ethiopian opal centerpiece and 18K white gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Opal Halo Ring MF13-070726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The opal is encircled by a sparkling halo of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats, all prong-set in polished 18K white gold.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Opal and Diamond Silver on 18K Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Vintage Opal and Diamond Silver on Gold Ring. Securely Hand set with .50tcw Opal and .15tcw Diamonds. The ring is Hand crafted in Silver on Gold. Measurin...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Fire Opal with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 2.99 carats with Diamond 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.17 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 4 Carats Boulder Opal Sterling 18k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful irregular shaped 9 x 19 mm cabochon of Quipee mine Australian boulder opal displays sheens of brilliant blue again contrasting gold while set in a "large/small jawan" dou...
Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond Crossover Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic beautifully made opal and diamond crossover ring. Featuring 2 pear shaped opal doublets and 2 carats of pave set diamonds mounted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 0.70ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Opal Ring MF17-080426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is crafted in 18K white gold and centers on a cabochon Australian opal weighing approximately 3.75 carats, prized for its vivid play of color.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,420 / item
Oval Opal Halo Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Opal Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural opal of 1.24 carats and 0.28 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful electric blue and green, approximately 10 x 20 mm, semi-rectangular Australian boulder opal from the Quilpie opal fields in Queensland is surrounded by 2 rows of stacked ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Minimal 18k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Everyday Stackable Promise Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Opal Diamond Everyday Stackable Promise Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural opal of 0.16 carats and diamond of 0.06 carats.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring, UK M
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Exceptional Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold A striking contemporary ring showcasing a vivid drop-shaped Mexican fire opal, alive with electric flashes of...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Natural 1.56ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Set in an 18k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring. This boulder matrix opal has a black body colour typical of fine opals from Lightening Ridge.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Cocktail Ring with 2.00ct Diamonds and Opals, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Designed to capture and reflect light from every angle, the dramatic domed silhouette commands attention with its substantial presence and exceptional craftsmanship, featuring approx...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.45ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Set in an 18k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring. This boulder matrix opal has a black body colour typical of fine opals from Winton, Queensland.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.64ct, Size 7.25
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a central opal surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.64 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Alex Sepkus 3.94 Carat Black Opal 18k Gold Ring
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From noted New York City jewelry designer Alex Sepkus, this bespoke black opal ring is truly a work of art. The 4 carat opal displaying a fiery play of color exhibiting blue and gree...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 18k White Gold Opal Diamond Ring, Circa 1950, 1.00ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their clean step-cut facets add crisp brilliance and architectural definition, creating a refined contrast against the smooth cabochon center stone. Crafted in 18k white gold and hal...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Orange Sapphire Halo
Located in Plantation, FL
The surrounding sapphire setting comprises approximately 12 carats of natural corundum in complementary warm tones, punctuated by 0.24 carats of VS white diamonds. Crafted in 18k yel...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
1990s .10ctw Diamond and Opal Statement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step back in time with this stunning 1990s opal and diamond statement ring, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Ruby Diamond Statement Ring Pear Dark Opal Halo Cocktail Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,828Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold with Natural Opals & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Cradling the opals are a undulating, sweeping ribbons of 18k white gold meticulously set with 0.15 carats of shimmering, icy natural white round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique Victorian 18ct gold opal and diamond cluster ring made c.1880.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Platinum Halo Ring — 1.5ct Australian Opal, Diamonds
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
An antique halo ring from circa 1850 in 18k gold and platinum, centered on an Australian opal of approximately 1.5 carats — a stone alive with fire.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Opal & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1960 - 1980 Head Width: 9mm Head Height: 4mm Shank Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.6 Grams Finger Size: 7 1/2 Sizable Upon Request Accented ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is hand fabricated in 18K yellow gold with a textured finish around the opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ethiopian Opal Bird Nest Design Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Delicate lines are wound in an oval motion to create elegant yet contemporary bird’s nest design. The Ethiopian Opal represents an egg in the nest, all set in 18k yellow gold.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Large 18K Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960, Switzerland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Ring is huge it measures 35mm x 30mm and has beautiful matrix of Blue, Pink, and Yellow. This cocktail ring has an Opal of 19.82 x 14.82 x 12.90 deep and weighs in at 20.1...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal & Diamond 18K Prong Set Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order. This ring comes with an appraisal. From Appraisal: VINTAGE EIGHTEEN KARAT YELLOW GOLD OPAL AND DIAMOND RING: Set in the...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 9.35ct Australian Opal Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases a mesmerizing 9.35ct Australian opal with vibrant flashes of color.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Australian Opal Organic Flower Ring Pendant Conversion 18K Gold ~11g
Located in Osprey, FL
Band width is 2.1mm. ♥ Ring size: US 7.5 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Material: 18K gold, about 11g total ♥ Gemstone: Opal (2.64ct), diamond (0.32ct), sapphire 0.13ct
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.94 in / 3 х 9 х 24 mm ring size - 7 US...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Set in 18K Gold & Rhodium, Australian Black Opal, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Australian Black Opal & Ruby Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold, Rhodium & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, Tanzanite & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal, Emeralds & Tanzanite Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique Opal and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this gorgeous antique, Edwardian era opal and old cut diamond ring. A rich 18ct yellow gold band with a boat head style setting and decorative car...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freeform Black Opal Triangle and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 16.10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Black Opal Gemstone Measurements: 1...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal with Fancy Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.31 carats with Fancy Sapphire 1.30 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.58 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.26ct Opal & Tourmaline & Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Details: Diamond - 68 pcs - 0.67cts Tourmaline - 8 pcs - 6.74cts Opal - 1 pc - 4.26cts 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: US 6.75 (Can be adjusted, Please contact us for more informa...
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
0.60ct Australian Boulder Opal 0.15ctw Diamond 24K, 18K Gold Stackable Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Details: Maker: Kurtulan Metal: 18K & 24K Yellow Gold (3.18 g total weight; 2.18 g 18K / 0.85 g 24K) Center Stone: 0.60 ct Round Australian Boulder Opal (Bluish-Purple) Accen...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite Opal Ring with 0.80ct Side Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This luxurious ring, crafted in 18K white gold, features an exquisite main stone and a dazzling array of side stones.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 18K Gold Opal and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Edwardian ring features three oval Australian opals prong set with four small diamonds encrusted between them.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Orange Enamel & Diamonds DomeCocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Enamel Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Opal Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Opal Filigree Ring.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nestled amidst vibrant green emeralds, the black opal ring exuded an enchanting allure. The center black opal weighs approximately 9.50 carats and is accompanied with a GIA Black, N...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond 2.35 White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.35 carat white opal and 0.12 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique opal rings and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 18k White Gold Ring set with a polished Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold 3.55ct Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Ring, 1960s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating vintage ring crafted in 18K white gold, centered with a glowing 3.55-carat Mexican fire opal.
Fire Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 55ct Oval Shaped Opal Modernist Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In all, the look is powerful and refined. The ring is not stamped with gold content but tests solidly as 18K gold.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 4.55ct Opal Modern Ring by Designer Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18 Karat Gold 4.55 Carat Opal Modern Ring embodies a blend of contemporary design and classic sophistication. The centerpiece of this exquisite piece is a 4.55 carat opal, renow...
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Solid Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size K / 5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a petite, solid Australian black opal showcasing bright green and blue colours with two diamonds accented on the shoulders.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.70ct Black Opal Sapphire Tsavorite & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
Custom-cut blue Sapphires totaling 2.10 carat, green Tsavorites totaling 0.20 carat and natural Diamonds totaling 0.58 carat complete this ring. Set in 18K yellow gold, this ring i...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Opal, Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 4.01 carats, Orange Sapphire 1.81 carats and Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.10 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k 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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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