Triangular Blue Opal Stud Earrings in 18KT Gold with Diamond Halo
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace modern geometric elegance with these striking 18KT white gold triangle opal stud earrings. Centered with vibrant blue-green opals exhibiting a mesmerizing play of color, each...
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Solid 14k White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Opal Gemstone Studs Earring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
These are oval natural white opal and blue sapphire halo stud earrings crafted in precious metal.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Vintage Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
At the center, a mesmerizing round opal captures the light with its ethereal play of colors, surrounded by a ring of rich blue sapphires that mimic the cool elegance of winter.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Topaz and Opal Vintage Style Chandelier Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exquisite vintage-style chandelier earrings feature a radiant natural blue topaz at the center, surrounded by luminous opals that form a delicate floral pattern.
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Opal Grape Diamond Blue Sapphire Black Enamel Vintage Style Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dress up her ears in nature inspired elegance with these sophisticated opal grape dangle earrings. Crafted in 18k white gold, each earring showcases an inspiring grape drop design sh...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,800 / item
Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 6.75 carat opal doublets, 5.55 carats sapphire & 2.78 carats diamonds in blackened fi...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
10.61 Carat Opal 14 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Linear Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 10.61 carats Ethiopian opal, 2.17 carats blue sapphire and .69 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$29,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT$72, 500 18KT Gold Rare Black Opal Paraiba Diamond and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Black Opal, Emerald, Paraiba, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Opal, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Pink Opal Engraved Drops Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 6 small round ruby,blue sapphire and emerald cabochons set in 2 Pink ...
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Steven Battelle Blue Opalized Petrified Wood 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two variegated 17 x 37 mm curved trillium shaped cabochons of Javanese Blue Opalized Petrified Wood are set in simple brushed 18K bezels suspended below safety-clasp 18K ear wires. ...
Opal, 18k Gold
$10,400Sale Price|50% Off
18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Black Opal, Rose Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Radiant Pair of 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Drop Earrings. Earrings feature Magnifi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Blue Topaz and Opal Vintage Style Hook Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating sky-blue tones shimmer gracefully in these Blue Topaz Opal Drop Earrings, crafted in warm 9K yellow gold.
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
8.4ct Double Opal Dangle Earrings With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.45g, D:1.52ct, OPAL DOUBLET:8.4ct, SAPPHIRE:0.83ct
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Opal & Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18k White Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.79g,D:5.21ct,SI:19.23g, Sapp:7.00ct,Opal:6.70ct
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Silver
Black Opal earrings white gold Neon Blue Special person wedding gift jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x 0.39 in / 8 х 10 mm stones weight - 2.15 carats earrings height - 1.81 in / 46 mm e...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rhombus Shaped Carved Pink Opal Dangle Earring with Blue Sapphire & Pave Diamond
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:2.43g, Diamond:2.740ct, Silver:15.976g, Opal:32.700ct, Sapphire:1.100ct, "
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Interwined Snake Opal Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 8.55 carat opal doublets, 1.6 carats black onyx, blue sapphire & 2.5 carats diamonds in blackened finish.
Opal, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Sliced Opal & Blue Sapphire Earrings with Spider & Web Design in Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.72gms, Diamond:2.91cts, Silver:12.40gms, BlueSapphire:1.80cts, OpalDoublet:9.20cts
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Blue Topaz Rose Cut Aquamarine Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exquisite drop dangle earrings of opals, blue topaz, and rose cut aquamarines, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Opal Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Complimentary conversion to clip-on earrings is available. Composition Size-68.5X35.5 Gold Weight(Gms)-.98 Silver Weight-12.07 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.65 Emerald Wt(Cts)-6.02 Opal Doublet...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Opal Titanium Gold Earrings Deep Neon Blue Fantasy Shape
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Titanium and 18K yellow gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.47 х 0.55 in / 12 х 14 mm stone weight - 2 carats earrings measurements - ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
6.7 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 6.7 carats Opal doublets, 7.0 carats blue sapphire and 5.21 carats of glimmering diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 32 Cttw. Blue Opal, Apatite, C.Z and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Victorian 32 Cttw. Blue Opal, Apatite, C.Z., and Diamond Chandelier Earrings, a stunning blend of timeless elegance and contemporary flair.
Diamond, Opal, Apatite, Gold, Sterling Silver
Blue Opals Diamond Halo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Statement Unique Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These contemporary earrings showcase vibrant blue black opal stones, each set in a delicate gold frame.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 1.1ct Australian White Opal 14k Gold Drop Earrings Pink Blue Cabochon Cut
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of beautiful 14ct yellow gold drop earrings, each set with a premium quality solid Australian white opal. These exceptional opals display vivid, flashing reds, greens, and blu...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Australian Opal, Diamonds and Sterling Silver Earrings
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
At the heart of each earring lies a mesmerizing 7mm Australian opal, renowned for its vibrant play of color and depth, resembling the dynamic and captivating universe.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 13k Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The opals display soft flashes of pink, green, orange, and blue, giving each earring a luminous play-of-color with natural variation between the stones.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Earring with 7.90ct Sapphire, Opal & Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire & opal, & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Zorab 18KT Rose Gold Earrings with 27.66Ct. White Opal & 1.88Ct. Blue Sapphire
By Zorab Creation
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 18 karat rose gold earrings are set with cabochon white opals. Each opal is framed with blue sapphires in a bezel setting.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 5.89 carats Zambian Emerald, Blue Opal & Diamonds stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Blue Opal Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
$5,200 / item
18.3 Carat Opal Diamond Emerald Geode Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning earrings handmade in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is set in geodes, 18.3 carats opal doublets, 2.66 carats emerald, sapphire and 2.83 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEG...
Diamond, Opal, Agate, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,208Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Stud Earring in 14 Karat Rose Gold in Opal, Pink, Green and Blue Topaz
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
A unique version of a flower stud earring in soft pastels with a bit of geometry. The hexagon center is cut from luminous opal, surrounded by soft pink, green and blue topaz pear sh...
Topaz, Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi Fancy Shape White Blue Boulder Opals Diamond Halo 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating earring set enchants with its elegant design and shimmering opalescent gemstones. Crafted in 18k gold, it features a cascade of iridescent opal stones (29.57 carats)...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver, Australian Opal & Diamond Shooting Star Earrings
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The post is 14kw. Each earring has a 7mm Australian opal, 11 - 1.3mm white diamonds; and 30 -0.9mm blue diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Art Deco Pear Shape Opal Pendant and Earrings 18 Karat Gold Blue Green Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful romantic parure set of antique Art Deco Opal Earrings and Pendant with spectacular pear shape Opal cabochons of great beauty in a dangle drop setting. The pendan...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Blue Opal 18.04 Ct Baguette Diamond 4.67 Ct Drop Earrings Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Deep Blue Hour — A Blue Opal & Baguette Diamond Three-Tier Statement Drop Earring Pair in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Item Code :- EAMJ-1806 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Rose Cut Aquamarine Blue Topaz Diamond Drop Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One-of-a-kind opal, aquamarine, blue topaz, and diamond drop dangle earrings, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Topaz, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow ...
4.35 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stunning stud earrings are set with 4.35 carats Opal doublets, .28 carats blue sapphire and .30 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Australian Opal, Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These colorful drop earrings feature 2 beautiful Australian opals set with bright African green garnets, rich blue sapphires, and brilliant white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold!
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
Colette 18 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Hanging Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful 18 karat gold earrings are designed with blue matrix opal drops.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 7.90cts Sapphire & 1.72cts Opal & Diamond 0.77cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an BLUE SAPPHIRE, OPAL, and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold, Black Opal, Tsavorite, Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Details at a Glance: Designer/Maker: Aires Jewelers, New Jersey Collection: Aires Signature Collection Construction: Handmade — One of a Kind Metal: 18K White Gold Center Stone: Oval...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Topaz & Opal earrings 18KT yellow gold Vintage clip on omega earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare pearl necklace featuring freshwater pearls, natural topaz and fire opal made in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 17.73gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL TOPAZ Count: 2 Cut: Cabo...
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Sapphire, Opal, and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Silver and Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual pair of dangle earrings featuring faceted, oval Ceylon Sapphires (that lighter blue) with brilliant opals and a multitude of round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setti...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
4.62 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 4.62 carats Opal doublets, .37 carats emerald, blue sapphire and .29 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
5.86 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 5.86 carats Opal, .74 carats emerald, blue sapphire and .33 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,570Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sapphire Opal Dangle Drop Wedding Earrings in 14k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
You shall need dangle drop earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring 8.82 carats of blue sapphire and opal and 0.81 car...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Fabergé Délices D’Été Collection Diamond Sapphire Black Opal Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Fabergé workmaster collections, capsule collections and jewellery suites each tell a story inspired by Fabergé’s rich legacy - masterpieces possessing the modernity, refinement and t...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
RUCHI Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Baguette White Gold Studs
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ethiopian Opal: 3.36ct total weight. Blue Sapphire: 1.27ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.85ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Gold Rainbow Multicolor Gemstone Diamond Ethiopian Opal Art Deco Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold rainbow multicolor gemstone ferris wheel diamond natural ethiopian opal art deco earrings. Immerse yourself in whimsical elegance with our 18k gold rainbow ferr...
Diamond, Opal, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yellow...
14k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Freeform Earring and Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features two elongated opals with vibrant flashes of blue, green, and subtle gold tones, arranged within a sweeping gold frame that creates a sense of movement.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Bright Australian Doublet Opal Oval Shaped Stud Earrings 14K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Bright Australian Doublet Opal Oval Shaped Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Nugget Shaped Blue Sapphire Caged in Pave Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.94gms,D:2.53cts,Slv:18.012gms, Sapp:2.55cts,OPAL DOUBLET:17.31cts
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Stephen Webster Crystal Haze Butterfly earrings opalescent blue, black diamonds
By Stephen Webster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
From the Crystal Haze collection are these Butterfly Cuff Earrings set with Black Opalescent and Quartz Crystal Haze and Black Diamond Pavé. Come and try them on! Inspired by noctur...
Crystal, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Silvia Furmanovich Dangle Drop Earrings 18Kt Gold 18.61 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Miami, FL
Birthstone: Fire Opal for the month of October and blue for December.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
Whoopi Goldberg Estate Pegasus Cameo Earrings Sapphire Ruby Peridot 14K Gold 4"
Located in New York, NY
From the estate of Whoopi Goldberg, we are thrilled to offer her fabulous pair of Pegasus, the winged horse, cameo earrings in 14 Karat Gold with Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Peridot,...
Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Snow Flake Style Earrings with Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamonds in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:2.38gms, Diamond:4.20cts, Silver:22.97gms, BLUE Sapphire:2.00cts, OPAL DOUBLET: 10.7 Size: 64X35MM"
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Fabergé Délices D’Été White Diamonds and Pear Shape Sapphires Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Délices D’Été Earrings 74EA95/1 Fabergé workmaster collections, capsule collections and jewellery suites each tell a story inspired by Fabergé’s rich legacy - masterpieces possessing...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
$1,687Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 3.00 Carats of Amethyst. These Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires, Opals, Peridot and a lot of different precious stones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
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).
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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