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
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
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail/ Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire and Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire and Opal Ring Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 7.1 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal 1.5ct 18K Yellow Gold Artisan Ring, Size 7, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Australian precious Opal 18K Yellow Gold Ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.40 in / 7 х 10 mm stone weight - 1.5 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight - 9.23 g...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.30ct black opal and 18k yellow gold cameo ring; part of our diverse antique opal jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Natural Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring Stunning Fiery Natural Australian Black Opal 11.5mm x 8.3mm 10x Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Carat 0.70 Clarit...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Opal & 1.40ctw Diamond Large Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.40 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gola Baskets Weight: 11.03 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (We can custom size this ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Gold & Silver Ring with Diamonds Emeralds & Opal
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18-karat gold weighing 1.72 g, silver 7.56 g, 147 diamonds 0.84 ct, emeralds 21.18 ct and opal 3.39 ct PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of r...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Ocean Blue Opal Ring Gold Australian Blue Opal Statement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Boulder Opal 18K white gold and blackened silver ring Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.51 х 1.06 in / 13 х 27 mm ring weight - 40 grams ring size - 8.5 US We shi...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
18K White Gold 2.07ct Opal Double Halo Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18-karat white gold cocktail ring showcases a captivating 2.07-carat oval opal cabochon, celebrated for its vibrant and ethereal play of color. The central gemstone is...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Trillion Cut Opal Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Trillion Cut Opal Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Australian Boulder Opal with Diamonds Designer Ring 18K Gold Platinum V1107
Located in Osprey, FL
This stunning Australian Boulder Opal Ring is made from 18K Gold and Platinum and is a statement-making piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k 1.66 Carat Australian Opal Halo Ring, Cocktail Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Oval Australian opal set on basket-like cluster design. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Australian Opal Stone Shape: Oval Stone Weight: 1.66 Carat Accent Stone: Natural Diamonds Di...
Opal, 18k Gold
$4,580Sale Price|20% Off
Black Opal & Diamond Halo Statement Cocktail Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Black Opal Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal and 2.40 Carat Diamond Ribbon Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is rendered in 18K yellow. The top of the ring is 1 inch wide by 1.25 inch long and rises 0.5 inch above finger.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Sapphire Opal Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Yellow Gold Ring Weight 4.88 grams, Opal 5.52 carats, Orange Sapphires 0.84 carats, Size 55 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Genev...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
11.32 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sunburst 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is haloed by 2.50 carats of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds set in a lovely sunburst design. Made in 18k white gold, boulder opals are just as beautiful and natural as b...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring features Natural Boulder Opal weighing 12.32 carats in an elongated shape with Pink, Gre...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.50ct Oval Australian Solid Opal & Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 18K White Gold, the ring is centrally set with a magnificent Australian Solid Opal of desirable oval shape, of impressive 3.50ct approx. (15 mm x 12 mm approx.), fro...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Free Form Opal and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is crafted in high polished 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 0.75ct Diamond and Carved Opal Fish Ring MF08-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 0.75 carats highlight this pieces delicate details. Crafted from 18K Rose Gold, it features a 4mm wide band and an 11mm top height.This jewelry piece ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Palladium AGL Australian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Palladium Ring Size: 6 Shank Maximum Width: 3.50 mm Weight: 12.83 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold and palladium vintage diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Boulder Opal with Fancy Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Boulder Opal 2.67 carats with Fancy Sapphire 1.0 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.34 grams "We first opened do...
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 3.17cts Emerald, 5.05cts Opal & 0.74cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald and opal gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 5ct Opal solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 4.83 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring decorated with bezel set oval cut cabochon of natural Opal stone Ø 12 x 10 mm x 5.25 mm deep, ca. 5 ct . Stone with natural flows inside, shows multicolored effects ofte...
Opal, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Marquise Cabochon .52ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Fiery Round Opal Three Row Wide Solid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.82 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquires.)
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ethiopian Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
15.53 Carat Vintage Mexican Opal Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Express your bold and fiery style with this 15.53 carat vintage Mexican opal ring. The vibrant center stone features a round cut and prong set on an 18K gold splint shank band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Modernist Design Statement Ring 18K Gold 14.2g V1112
Located in Osprey, FL
Behold this exquisite statement ring, crafted with a unique Australian boulder opal, set in a modernist organic floral head of solid 18K gold.
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Tanzanite & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Tanzanite, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Opal Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is centered with 2.46 carats opal, .94 carats emerald and illuminated with .85 carats glit...
Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Platinum & 18k Gold Cabochon Black Opal w/ Diamond Open Interlocking Knot Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color on Black Background - 10x8mm - 2.2ct (exact) (21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,744Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Pink Opal Citrine Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite David Yurman cocktail ring showcases a captivating pink cabochon opal as its centerpiece, beautifully surrounded by an array of vibrant citrine and tourmaline gemstone...
Citrine, Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Split Shank 18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. Stones- Center Features an Oval Fiery Australian Opal Cabochon Cut 2.40-2.60 Carats 11 x 9 MM, 16 Round Diamonds, F-G Color VS2 Clarity 1.00 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Freshwater Pearls & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal & Freshwater Pearls Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
18k Yellow/White Gold Oval Cut Center Opal and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Vintage Halo Ring, crafted from luxurious 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Opal & Diamond Vintage Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This would make a wonderful statement ring, or just because it is beautiful. Ring Information Style: Vintage Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.52 g.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Australian Solid Crystal Opal Diamond 18k Gold Ring Bright Green Blue
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful vintage ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a natural Australian solid crystal opal at its centre.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Two Colors Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Magnificent Two Colors Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Emerald, Rubellite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal, Emerald & Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold cocktail ring with oval opal, measuring 29.5 x 20.3mm, surrounded with approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphire Briolete & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold AGL Australian Multi Colored Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Width: 5.25 mm Weight: 6.21 grams Ladies rhodium-plated 18K white gold, diamond and opal cocktail ring with a half-rou...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RARE Fire Opal Diamond ring 18KT Black gold diamond ring CERTIFIED opal Handmade
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a very rare ring, it would be hard to find anything in the world even slightly similar to it. The fire opal 100% certified flashes of red streaks like no other gemstone weigh...
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal and Diamonds. (Size 11.75)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal and Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1.58 ct. Fire Opal and .15 ct Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Embodying uniqueness, passion, and creativity, this bewitching cocktail ring features an oval-cut 1.58-carat fire opal, set in a rich 18K yellow gold band.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.70ct Opal & Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian opal and diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.70ct opal, 7.89 x 6.25 x 2.93mm - Halo of Old Mine-cut diamonds, approx 0.35ct total (G-H / SI1-SI2) - 18K yellow gold - Anti...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Faceted Black Pearl, Black Opal, Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early examples such as the pearl in this ring are quite rare. In recent times, faceted pearls have been featured in bespoke creations by notable jewelry designers including Nigel O'R...
Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k yellow gold & opal cocktail ring Color Yellow & Opal Material 18k & opal Metal Purity 18k Size opal is approximately 2.4 carats, ring size is 5.75 Weig...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ethiopian Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Freeform Ring in 18k Gold & Blue Opal by Kelvin J. Birk
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Freeform Ring in 18k Gold & Blue Opal by Kelvin J. Birk. One Of a Kind.
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 16k Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.0 Grams Stone: 0.77ct Round Cabochon Cut Opal Measurements: 19 x 7 x 23mm Size: 6.25 Hallmark: 18k Metal: 16k Yellow Gold Note: Hand engraved date on interior of shank.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$550Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring featuring an Oval Australian Solid Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring featuring an Oval Australian Solid Opal.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 2.23 carats, Tanzanite, Blue Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern "In-Lay" style, Tanzanite & Blue Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18K Gold Old European cut 1.14ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany & Co Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18K Gold Old European cut 1.14ct This antique ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested) and set with genuine Opal and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 10.13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: Please contact us for sizing information. Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 8.12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australi...
Diamond, Opal, 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).
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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