Black Onyx And Pearl
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Onyx, Pearl
Late 20th Century American Modernist Dome Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Black Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cufflinks
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Edwardian Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Israeli Link Bracelets
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
Vintage 1970s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are black pearls real pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some black pearls are real pearls. Genuine black pearls typically come from Tahiti, sourced from black-lip pearl oysters. Some jewelry features synthetic black pearls created in laboratories. Explore a selection of black pearl jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to tell if your black onyx is real or not is to use a scratch test. Because black onyx clocks in at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, it can’t be scratched by softer materials. Use a copper penny or a steel knife and scratch the surface of your stone. If the object leaves a scratch on the stone, it isn’t real black onyx. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine black onyx jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a black onyx ring worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The material of the ring setting is a driving factor in what a black onyx ring is worth. An onyx ring with a sterling silver ring setting can be purchased at under $30 as well. Black onyx is a semi-precious gemstone, with prices ranging from $1 to $500 per carat. Find a collection of vintage and designer black onyx rings on 1stDibs today.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021A black onyx ring is a ring set with an onyx gemstone. Onyx is a semi-precious gemstone that typically comes in the color black.- What do black pearls symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What black pearls symbolize is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with mystery due to their color. Others believe they represent mental strength, wealth or freedom. You'll find a variety of black pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is a black pearl rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the dark color of tahitian black pearls makes them so exotic, they can be more valuable. Depending on quality and size a strand can cost between $500 and $25000.