Australian Sime Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18k
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
One of a Kind Hexagon Two Sides Australian Sime Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,174Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Black Opal Necklace Trapezoid Shaped Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Necklace Trapezoid Shaped Pendant 18k Yellow Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
The Saturn - Australian Black Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Saturn - Australian Black Opal & Diamond Tsavorite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Baby Phoenix - Australian Semi Black Opal, Diamond, Sapphire Pendant Brooch 18K Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Tsavorite Australian Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Black Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This 14K white gold necklace features an iridescent Australian Black opal weighing 4.13 carats. Surrounded by 8 round cut, prong set diamonds weighing 0.47 carat. WIth a color grade ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
$1,406Sale Price|20% Off
N1 Australian Black Opal & Diamond Earth Moon Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
N1 Australian Black Opal & Diamond Earth Moon Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Exquisite Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Pendant
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous Australian Black Opal & Diamond pendant handcrafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic and gemmy Australian black opal weighing 2.85 carats takes center stage of this platinum pendant.
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1.6ct Australian Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 9t gold antique opal pendant featuring an Australian black opal exhibiting excellent spectrum of colours of red, violet, yellow, and green.
Opal, Black Opal, 9k Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.5ct Australian Solid Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 9t gold antique opal pendant featuring an Australian solid black opal exhibiting lots of red, orange, yellow, blue, and green through the whole stone.
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
5.09ctw Australian Natural Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful pendant features a natural 5.09ctw natural black opal set in 18 karat white gold on an 18" chain. Lobster clasp closure. Each opal is sourced from the Lighting Ridge a...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian .8ct Australian Solid Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 9t gold antique opal pendant featuring an Australian solid black opal exhibiting rolling flashes of firey red, orange, yellow, blue, and green.
Black Opal, Opal, 9k Gold, Gold
Violet Blue Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond 18k Gold Pendant Charm Triangle
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful triangle freeform shaped Australian solid black opal pendant with violet, light blue, and green play of colours, set in 18ct gold accented with a natural diamond.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Green Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond 18k Gold Oval Pendant Charm
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A strikingly beautiful 18ct gold pendant featuring an oval cabochon cut, Australian solid black opal with blue and green play of colours, with one brilliant cut diamond on the frame
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grand pendant features a rare Australian black opal weighing 15.32 carats with strong play of color and flashes of blue and green.
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.51 Carat Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating pendant showcasing a vibrant black opal, weighing 3.51 carats, surrounded by 1.01 carats of round-cut white diamonds. The opal's play of color is mesmerizing, set in lu...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
'Lightning Storm' Violet Blue Australian Black Opal Diamond Pendant in 9ct White
Located in SYDNEY, AU
At its center is a 2.2-carat, cabochon-cut natural Australian semi-crystal black opal, displaying an exceptional play of colours in blue, violet, indigo, and purple tones.
Diamond, Black Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 2.2ct Australian Semi-Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 9t gold antique opal pendant featuring an Australian solid semi-black opal exhibiting red, orange, yellow, green, and blue rainbow colours through the whole stone.
Opal, 9k Gold, Gold
Fine Natural 5.45ct Australian Black Opal And Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace. 5.45 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Black Opal, Diamond Pendant, Lightning Ridge, Australia, Vivid Red Flash
Located in Northampton, MA
Black opals from the Lightning Ridge mines in Australia are the rarest and most valuable opals on earth.
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Australian Black Opal Doublet Flower Bow Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A superb and delicate Edwardian pendant, circa early 20th century, centering a large Australian natural opal doublet displaying vibrant flashes of electric blue and vivid green play-...
Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 1.10 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.32 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$3,972Sale Price|35% Off
Black Opal 18K Gold Necklace Australian Opal One of a Kind
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking pendant in 18K yellow gold features a natural Australian black opal distinguished by its intense electric-blue play of color.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,112Sale Price|35% Off
Black Opal silver necklace Mens jewelry gift Large blue opal australian natural
Located in Berlin, DE
Black opal necklace in solid 925 sterling silver gemstone origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.24 x 0.71 x 0.98 in / 7 х 18 х 25 mm opal weight - 22.70 ct pendant length - 1.38 ...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
14K White Gold Australian Black Opal Necklace 5.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Australian black opal necklace. Stamped 585 and weighs 5.3 grams gross weight.
Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
19 Carat Australian Black Boulder Opal Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
19 Carat Australian Black Boulder Opal Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Simply Beautiful!
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful Minimalist Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
25 Carat Black Australian Opal "Lightening Ridge'' 4.71 Carat Designer Necklace
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Australian opal is considered to be the most valuable of all types of opal thanks to its captivating play-of-colour, beautiful patterning and superior quality. It's ethically mined t...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
77.80 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 77.80 Carat Australian Boulder Opal and 0.82 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibitin...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$10,323Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carat Australian Coober Pedy Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Australian Coober Pedy Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Large 20 Carat opal with beautiful play of colour, lots of colour flashes under direct light. Bl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Boulder Opal black silver necklace Grey Blue Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Black patina silver necklace with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal weight - 45.6 carat pendant weight - 14.55 grams pendant length - 2.36 in / 60 mm opal measur...
Opal, Silver
Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond 7.14 Carat Oval Australian Black Opal Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An absolutely superb Oval Australian Black Oapl surrounded by beautiful diamonds in a platinum setting. Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridiu...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
4.96 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 4.96 Carat, Natural, Australian Boulder Opal and 0.12 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Earth-Moon Design Australian Black Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth-Moon Design Australian Black Opal Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Tsavorite, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal & Diamond 14 K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace featuring a captivating 4 Carat Oval Black Australian Opal surrounded by dazzling diamonds.
Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Vintage Australian Black Opal Triplet 18ct Gold Earrings/Pendant/Cufflink
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This beautiful pair of vintage Australian opal triplets is open to custom enquiries! They are a pair of screw back earrings now but can be converted into stud or hook earrings, penda...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum Australian Black Boulder Opal and Diamond Pin Pendant Flowers
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible platinum pin/pendant featuring a large Australian black boulder opal.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
18k Gold Short Necklace with Opal Beads Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A lovely and intriguing necklace with a mesmerising natural Australian black opal pendant strung on dark opal beads.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian Australian Lightning Ridge Harlequin Precious Black Opal and White Opal Brooch / Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, early 1900s, English, cased, attributed to English...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,754
Australian Black Opal Pendant with Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Australian Black Opal Pendant showing off Bright Green with flashes of Blue Yellow.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,754
Australian Black Opal Pendant With Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Australian Black Opal Pendant showing off Bright Green with flashes of Blue Yellow.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$100,000
Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in LEEDERVILLE, WA
Set in our signature 18ct Yellow Gold, this pendant features a rare, natural solid 4.946ct Australian Black Opal (14.8 x 11.7 x 5.2mm) as its centre stone, showcasing the dazzling c...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,800
4.57 Carat Australian Black Opal & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Total Opal Weight: 4.57ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia Setting: Platinum Chain: Includes 18K White Gold chain THE GRYFFIN OPAL D...
Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Natural Untreated Australian 2.07ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Full of strength and bravery is the wearer of the "Karleen" opal pendant, featuring an intriguing black opal (2.07ct) hailing from Lightning Ridge, Australia.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$45,800
Australian 7.70ct Black Opal, Diamond & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
Handcrafted by our master jewellers and comes with a lifetime guarantee, it's an easy decision for such an investment piece. SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Opal Weight: 7.70ct...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,112
Black Australian Opal Diamond Necklace
Located in Barnsley, GB
Black Australian Opal Diamond Necklace . This is with 48 White Diamonds set in 18 Karat White Gold and really does stand out. The Opal Shows off very bright Colors Blue Green Yel...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
Natural Australian 0.42ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“BFF” opal pendant is the ideal gift to celebrate fun and friendship. We have several designs available, each with different opals and hairstyles. All opals are from Lightning Ridge ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giulians Art Deco Style Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians Art Deco Inspired Australian black opal pendant necklace. This pendant features a 0.94ct Australian black opal with blue and green play-of-color.
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$990
Vintage Circa 1970s Australian Black Opal Pendant 9 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
NOTE: The chain in the photos is not included. The Alannah Pendant Gem Details The oval solid Australian Black opal displays a strip of bright green and orange play of colour down ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$19,600
Australian 2.20ct Black Opal, Diamond & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
The cable chain is also solid 18K gold and the perfect accompaniment to this pendant. SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Opal Weight: 2.20ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Aus...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$11,000
Australian 5.65ct Black Opal, Diamond & 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
This timeless piece is perfect for any jewellery collection and is worthy to be handed down to future generations who appreciate quality and design. SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
Unavailable|$12,300
Premium Quality Australian 4.06ct Black Pipe Opal Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The pendant features a unique black pipe opal (4.06ct) hailing from our Jundah-Opalville mines in Queensland, Australia.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$25,600
Australian 2.43ct Black Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
SPECIFICATIONS Opal Type: Black Opal Opal Weight: 2.43ct Opal Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia Diamonds: 0.26ct D IF - F VVS Metals: 18K solid Gold, Platinum Chain: 48cm 7.2g ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Premium Quality Australian 9.50ct Black Doublet Opal Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Behold the exquisite ‘Jessica’ opal pendant, adorned with a captivating opal doublet-black (9.50ct) sourced from the renowned mines of Coober Pedy, Australia.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$11,545
21.30 Black Australian Opal Diamond Pendant with Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This 21.30 Black Australian Opal Pendant with diamonds is the wow factor for Australian Opals and black ones are very hard to find too.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 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).
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.