Antique Opal And Gold Jewelry
Antique 19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings
Opal, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Pearl, Opal, Onyx, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings
Opal, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Revival Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Stud Earrings
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Bangles
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Black Opal, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Enamel, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.