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Eberhard Bank, Obsidian Sculpture / Carving of Mice on Calcite, Idar-Oberstein
By Eberhard Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great sample of the Idar- Oberstein, Germany carvings in precious stones, by Eberhard
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

18k gold enhancer. Idar Oberstein carved Howlite Heart with inset sapphires
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Carved by famous German stone Carver Idar Oberstein. The Howlite Heart is carved with daisies and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Necklace in chrome and galalith, Jakob Bengel, Idar-Oberstein, c. 1910/20
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
Necklace in chrome and galalith, Jakob Bengel, Idar-Oberstein, c. 1910/20 Necklace of the famous
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin Idar Oberstein Germany Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Crystal Leaf in Sterling Silver and carved by the superb lapidary artists in Idar Oberstein Germany. The
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg O Wild Duck Carving, Multi Gemstone and 18 Karat Gold Feet, Idar-Oberstein
By Georg O. Wild
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carving by the well Idar Oberstein artist Georg Wild. Made with multi gemstone and on top
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

18k Enhancer, carved black tourmaline lions head, blue sapphire bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Black Tournaline Crystal carved Lionshead by Master Idar Oberstein Carver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K Lapis Star Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K lapis star pendant hand craved by master Idar Oberstein
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18K Lapis Cressent Moon Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand carved by master Idar Oberstein lappis cressent moon pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18K Petit Aquamarine Lionshead Hand Carved
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K aquamarine hand carved lionshead pendant by master Idar Oberstein carver. 15mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

parrot pink green tourmaline
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Whimsical tourmaline inlaid parrot pendant handcarved by master gem carver in Idar Oberstein
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

parrot pink green tourmaline
parrot pink green tourmaline
W 1.25 in D 0.1 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.65 in
18 Karat Hand Carved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Handcarved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire bail by Idar Oberstein Carver. 20mm x 24mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Carved Eagle Head Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand carved Jasper Eagle head one-of-a-kind pendant, Idar Oberstein Master Carver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

18k green tourmaline earrings w sapphire reversible Huggies
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 karat reversible white sapphire huggies with green tourmaline hand carved drops by Idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

18k gold Petit Mahogany Obsidian horse head with chain
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K bezeled mane on hand carved mahogany obsidian horse head by master carver Idar Oberstein with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Honey Jade Pendant on Cord Yellow Oval Gift Vintage hand carved mascot talisman
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant with Natural Honey Jade on a Cord Hand Carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany Circumference: 40
Category

2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Native American War Pony Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K handcarved by mastter Idar Oberstein carver reverse crystal native american war pony pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18 Karat Sapphire Reverse Crystal Carving of a Whale Family Pendant in 18 Karat
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Reverse Crystal Carved Pendant of a Whale Family with a Sapphire bail by Idar Oberstein
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Black Onyx cat with pink sapphire band ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K, beautifully hand carved Onyx Cat Head, Carved by Master Carver Idar Oberstein. Citrine eyes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Reverse Crystal W Lion Cub Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18k Monkey Reverse Crystal Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18k Zebra Reverse Crystal Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18k Revers Crystal Corgi Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Master Carver from Idar Oberstein 14mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Yellow Aagate Dog with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
charming carving of a dog in agate with painted gold inlay. master carver from Idar Oberstein
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Black Australian Opal Parrot Carving - Created by Gerg Moser
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Created by Gerg Moser in Idar-Oberstein, Germany; this mesmerizing parrot duo showcases the Famous
Category

Vintage 1980s European Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Opal

18k bracelet w pink tourmaline/peridot parrot heads
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K parrot head bracelet hand carved by Master Idar Oberstein carver in peridot and tourmaline with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18K Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Gorilla with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carver from Idar Oberstein 26mm round with .30carat sapphire bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Hand Painted Springtime Butterfly Reverse Crystal wi Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
by master carverf rom Idar Oberstein with sapphire bail .30 carats 26mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Panther Cub Reverse Crystal Hand Painted Pendant w sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
-pearl carved by master carver from Idar Oberstein 26mm round with .30c arat sapphire bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...

Materials

Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k gold Petit Jasper horse head pendant with chain
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k carved Jasper horse head by Master carver Idar Oberstein. The petit size is a smaller version
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

Handgeschnitzter Chalcedon Adler auf Bergkristall
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
einem Felsen aus Bergkristall. Das Unikat kommt aus Idar Oberstein und wurde von einem Künstler
Category

2010s German Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Handgeschnitzter Chalcedon Adler auf Bergkristall
Handgeschnitzter Chalcedon Adler auf Bergkristall
H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in L 9.06 in
White Crystal Tiger Head Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
eyes, coral nose. Created by Master Idar-Oberstein carver. Set in 18 karat brushed gold with blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, Peridot, 18k Gold

White Crystal Tiger Head Pendant
White Crystal Tiger Head Pendant
W 0.87 in D 0.48 in L 0.83 in
Chalcedony Prudence Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
associated with wisdom and virtue. Carved by Idar Oberstein, master carver. Set in 18karat gold frame with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Dragon Stone Blue Prayer Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k gold claw and wing mysterious rare blue stone dragon ring hand carved by master carver in idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls, Art Deco, Germany 1920, Bakelite, Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with balls of red bakelite. Chain length: 42 cm D of the big
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Jakob Bengel necklace in chrome and bakelite, c. 1920
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with red-transparent elements of bakelite
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

Gemstone bowl - Rock Crystal, 1960s/70s
Located in New York, NY
By Helmut Wolf (*1940 Idar Oberstein), German gemstone cutter and artist whose works were presented
Category

Vintage 1960s German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

Gemstone bowl - Rock Crystal, 1960s/70s
Gemstone bowl - Rock Crystal, 1960s/70s
H 7 in W 13.25 in D 10.75 in
Gemstone bowl - Lapislazuli, Germany 1960s/70s
Located in New York, NY
By Helmut Wolf (*1940 Idar Oberstein), German gemstone cutter and artist whose works were presented
Category

Vintage 1960s German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Gemstone bowl - Amethyst, Germany 1960s/70s
Located in New York, NY
by Helmut Wolf (*1940 Idar Oberstein), German gemstone cutter and artist whose works were presented
Category

Vintage 1960s German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Amethyst

Gemstone bowl - Amethyst, Germany 1960s/70s
Gemstone bowl - Amethyst, Germany 1960s/70s
H 4.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.25 in
Red-Green Bi-Colour Tourmaline Flower
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This lovely flower is handcarved (Idar-Oberstein, Germany) out of red-green Bi-Colour Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline

Red-Green Bi-Colour Tourmaline Flower
Red-Green Bi-Colour Tourmaline Flower
H 0.67 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in
Red-Green Bi-Colour Tourmaline Flower, Big Size
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This lovely flower is handcarved (Idar-Oberstein, Germany) out of red-green Bi-Colour Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline

Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, black galalith elements on a chrome chain. The middle elements
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

18K Sappphire Jasper Tiger Head Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
This tiger has such a beautifully detailed face and is hand carved (by Master Idar-Oberstein carver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Sappphire Jasper Tiger Head Pendant
18K Sappphire Jasper Tiger Head Pendant
H 0.71 in W 0.71 in D 0.48 in
Small Bowl made of cut Gemstone by Helmut Wolf, 1960s/70s
Located in Greding, DE
Helmut Wolf (*1940 Idar Oberstein) is a German gemstone cutter and artist whose works have been
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Amethyst

Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered
Category

20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
Located in Berlin, DE
manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with brown applications from brown galalith
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with plastic. Here, various
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

8.11 Carat Rubellite, Yellow Beryl, Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Woodstock, GA
-millimeter yellow beryl pears from Idar Oberstein, Germany. They also feature 1.3 carats of specially cut 7
Category

2010s American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Beryl, Pink Sapphire, Rubelite, Yellow Diamond, Diamond...

Majesty Pair of Aquamarine Herons
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Artist –Eberhard Bank Origin – Idar-Oberstein, Germany Period – 1980's Dimensions - Large Bird
Category

Vintage 1980s European Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Gold Handsome Hare Crystal Drop Earrings
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand painted reverse crystal profile of hares backed with Mother-of-pearl. Created by Master Idar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Julius Cohen Carved Aquamarine Snowflake Pendant Necklace
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.) The stone has a hand-carved snowflake at its center, made by the finest artisans in Idar-Oberstein
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold

White Gold Ring with Three Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
tourmaline. The gem is certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring can be ordered any size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

Michael Kneebone Carved Citrine Orange Moonstone Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
expertly carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the world's center for the finest gemstone cutting and carving
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ring with Four Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

White Gold Cocktail Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
depends on the characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem is certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

Yellow Gold Ring with Three Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

Three Carats Neon Oval Cut Paraiba Tourmaline White Gold Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
on the characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring with Green Five Carats Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
on the characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

White Gold Engagement Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

White Gold Ring with Three Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

White Gold Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...

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Idar Oberstein For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact idar oberstein you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and rose gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 39 antique edition and 71 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect idar oberstein may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A idar oberstein from Diane Griswold Johnston, Jakob Bengel and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A idar oberstein of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring opal, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our idar oberstein for sale are for women, but there are 51 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Idar Oberstein?

The price for a idar oberstein starts at $304 and tops out at $132,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,500.