Blue Topaz Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Suwanee, GA
Natural Blue Topaz Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Emerald Cut.
2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Suwanee, GA
Natural Blue Topaz Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Emerald Cut.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500 / item
Libertad Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
Libertad Earrings, masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold and inspired by our cherished symbol of freedom, imagined through the lens of ancient aesthetics. These exceptional earrings...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 ...
$1,692Sale 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...
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...
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
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
1.89 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Classic Drop 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings, White / Blue Opal & Ruby
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Rich Multi Natural Gem Necklace & Earrings Necklace: Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink, 35 Carats Ethiopian White Opal and Australian Blue Opal, 34 Carats Se...
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Silver, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Necklace Metal Purity: 18k White Gold Diamond Carat: 3.25ct Colored Stone: Blue Sapphire/Pink Sapphire and Emerald- 24.53 Opal: 53.70 carats Total Carat Weight: 81.48 carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...
Opal Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Pendant & Stud Earrings Jewelry Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning jewelry set features a captivating pendant and matching stud earrings, all set in luxurious 14K white gold. At the center of the pendant and earrings, vibrant opals are...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These opal diamond stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,600 / item
Opal Sapphire Diamond Feather Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 5.8 carats opal doublets, .50 carats blue sapphire and 2.56 carats diamonds in blackened finish.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$8,697
Superlight and Flat Opal and Blue Sapphire Earrings
By Roland Auer
Located in Vösendorf, AT
These superlight rosecut Opals are perfecly suited for larger earrings like these.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,750
18K White Gold Earrings Featuring Diamonds, Blue Sapphires and Opals
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Collectively, they radiate appeal. 18K White Gold Earrings Featuring Diamonds, Blue Sapphires and Opals Off White Diamonds - 1.52carats Blue Sapphires - 10.10 carats Opals - 14.85 ...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Texture Gold Blue Opal Dangle Earrings with Blue Diamonds
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
They are accented with 0.13 Carat Blue Sapphires and 0.12 Carat Blue Diamonds. These modern drop earrings, which are 38 x 18mm, are one-of-a-kind.
Blue Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Unavailable|$5,940
Galina Earrings with Blue Opal & Sapphire & White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Treasures of The Sea Collection is inspired by the water element which represents the treasures and natural stones hidden in the depths of the sea. Galina earrings with blue opa...
White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$6,581 / item
Mini Opal Orb Earrings
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two deliberately mismatching opals are the focal point of these Mini Opal Orb Earrings, with the opals’ swirling surfaces resembling a galaxy’s depths.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,039 / set
Pink Opal, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed 14 Karat Rose Gold Pair of Earrings, set with 19.90 Cts Pink Opal .Drop Shape Pink Opal, and 2.03 Cts of Round Cut Blue Chalcedony accented with Blue...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$17,143
Fire Opal Blue Zircon Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
These earrings are spectacular: combining Mediterranean blue natural zircons with fire opals the color of baked clay roofs and fiery setting suns.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Zircon
Unavailable|$6,500
1.00 Carat Blue Topaz and Australian Opal Inlay "Ether" Earrings
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Astonishing Australian Opal Earrings, created by International award-winning jewelry designer Jonathan Duran.
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$6,800
Blue Opals and Diamond Stud Earrings in Classic 18K Gold Setting
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Classic and timeless describe these opal stud earrings. 3.37ct Blue Opal cabochons set in 18K White Gold with 0.48ct Diamond pave'.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
MAIKO NAGAYAMA Black Diamond Fire Opal Blue Sapphire 18K Contemporary Earrings
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
This modern handmade British-London Hallmarked 18 karat yellow gold earrings, set with black diamond, blue sapphire, fire opal and fine 18 karat yellow gold chain is from MAIKO NAGAY...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephanie Albertson Boulder Opal, 22 Karat Gold Blue Green Flower Earring
By Stephanie Albertson
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind handcrafted opal Molten Flower earrings by jewelry designer Stephanie Albertson featuring matte-satin finished 22K gold and mix of freeform, oval, round and pear shape ...
Opal, 22k Gold
Stephanie Albertson Boulder Opal, 22 Karat Gold Blue Neutral Flower Earring
By Stephanie Albertson
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind handcrafted opal Molten Flower earrings by jewelry designer Stephanie Albertson featuring matte-satin finished 22K gold and mix of freeform, oval, round and pear shape ...
Opal, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
6.00 Carat Blue Topaz and Australian Opal Inlay "Hawk Feather" Earrings
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The Blue Topaz is supported by gold hoops with cascading Australian Opal Inlay.
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$12,000
Basak Baykal Forget Me Not Opal Earrings
By BASAK BAYKAL JEWELERY
Located in Mahmutpaşa, 34
Opal pairs are unique, which makes these earrings unique as well.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Deux Filles Floral Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Diamond and Opal Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vision in blue, these drop earrings from Deux Filles are comprised of carved aquamarine roses and faceted London blue topaz.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,679 / set
Blue Chalcedony, Pink Opal and Diamond Studded Earring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Blue Chalcedony & 1.85 cts Cushion Pink Opal with micro pave set Diamonds weighing approx. 0.51 CTs. all Handcrafted in 10 Karat White Gold Stone Detail: Blue Chalcedony: 35X9MM Pi...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
Orsa Maggiore 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Blue Boulder Opal Titanium Pendant Earrings
By Orsa Maggiore Jewels
Located in Cremona, IT
The earrings are realized in titanium matt finish blue colored and they set two blue boulder opal drops with 18Kt wires.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Titanium
Arthur King Opal Earrings Set with Opal and Diamonds and Fancy Colored Diamonds
By Arthur King
Located in Warrington, PA
Outstanding 100% original and authentic Arthur King Earrings Set with incredible opal pieces, Natural Fancy colored diamonds and white Diamonds. The bottom opal drops also un-clip ...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,584
Opal Orb 18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Opals Diamonds and Gemstones Earrings
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Opal Orb Earrings, by Bibi van der Velden, are made of 18k Rose and Yellow Gold and include beautiful Boulder Opals, surrounded by orbs of Brown and White Diamonds, Blue Sapphire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphi...
Unavailable|$13,100
Joon Han Opal Rose Cut Aquamarine Blue Topaz 18K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Joon Han one-of-a-kind earrings of exquisite fiery opals surrounded by faceted blue topaz ovals and long rose cut fancy shaped aquamarine teardrops.
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Fire Opal Drop Earrings
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
The contrasting colours of blue topaz and fire opal create a wonderful combination that allows these earrings to work for the day or night.
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,750
18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal Rainbow Earrings
Located in QLD , AU
The Details - Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones - Australian Natural Lightning Ridge Opals = 4.04cts in total Surrounding gemstones include - Earring 1 - pink sapphire, emeralds, pe...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
Unavailable|$35,260
Theodoros Dark and Light Diamond Opal Earrings
Located in Kavala, GR
A fantastic 100% handmade pair of earrings designed and manufactured by THEODOROS in their workshop in Greece. Artfully depicting the duality as a universal principal "Dark and Ligh...
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,100
Blue Opal and Diamond Stud Earrings in 14KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Classic stud earrings in 14KT white gold featuring beautiful opals weighing 1.00 carat in a pale blue-green Caribbean Sea color.
White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, and Fire Opals
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Total White Diamonds carats - 1.30 Total Blue Sapphire carats - 1.41 Total Orange Sapphire carats - 0.50 Total Red Sapphire carats - 0.23 Total Emerald carats - 1.33 Total Fire Opal ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opa...
Unavailable|$6,255
Reinvented Vintage Opal Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Earrings 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Romance borne of time and passion inspires the Amunet Earrings, a breath of captivating imagination. Each earring holds a single freeform Australian opal blazing with red, blue, and ...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8-1/20 ct. Created Opal and Blue & White Topaz Sterling Silver Earrings
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
These limited edition sterling silver stud earrings feature a combination of round and oval created opals, London blue, sky blue and white topaz in round and square shapes.
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$10,378
Star and Moon Mammoth Galaxy Earrings with Opal Diamond and Sapphire
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Carved in 60,000-year-old mammoth tusk – which is surprisingly light to wear – the Star and Moon Mammoth Galaxy Earrings are designed as two mammoth orbs set with white diamonds, blu...
White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,000
Spessartine Garnet Topaz Black Opal Green Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings
By Kristin Hanson
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Spessartine Garnet Topaz Black Opal Green Diamond 18k Gold Stud Earrings by Kristin Hanson.
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, Black Opal, 18k Gold
MAIKO NAGAYAMA Black Opal, Hand Carved Jet with Sapphire and Aquamarine Earring
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
This modern handmade British-London Hallmarked 18 karat yellow gold earrings, set with hand-carved abstract shape black jet which is found at Whitby in England (Jet is a type of lign...
Aquamarine, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,375
Galapagos Green Sapphire Opal Drop Earrings in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the legendary archipelago, these Australian opal earrings reflect the dark volcanic terrain, the white sand beaches, rolling blue waves and the lush vegetation of the isl...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14...
18 Karat Gold Opal and Petrified Wood Studs with Black and Blue Diamond Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
A pair of petrified wood and opal studs set in 18k rose gold, with a halo of .23 carats of aqua blue diamonds and .23 carats of black diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tulip and Slug Ear Cuff with Pink and Blue Sapphires Amethyst Opals Tsavorite
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This intriguing piece can act as three separate designs – the slug alone is an ear climber, or can be worn with the tulip as an ear cuff, while the tulip can also be worn alone on a ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Moonsto...
Boulder Opal with 10.4 Ctw Blue Zircon and .20 Ctw Diamonds set in 18K, Platinum
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
Boulder Opal with 10.37 ctw Blue Zircon and .20 ctw Diamonds set in 18k Gold and Platinum. One inch.
Opal, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$700
22 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Earrings
Located in New York, NY
22K yellow gold floral earrings containing round-cut rubies, blue and white sapphires, emeralds, pearls, opals, and turquoises.
Emerald, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow ...
Unavailable|$3,359 / set
Multi Stone and Diamond Studded Earring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Beautifully accented with Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Chalcedony, Peridot, Citrine & Rhodolite all Handcrafted in 14K Yellow Gold Stone Details: Chrysoprase: 35x10 MM Pink Opal: 3...
Diamond, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Blue...
Unavailable|$11,000 / item
Stephen Webster Fly by Night Black Opalescent Crystal Haze and Diamond Earrings
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
The winged creatures that dwell in dark forests inspire this pair of 'Fly By Night' Crystal Haze Long Earrings. This pair of earrings are meticulously handcrafted in 18ct white gold,...
Crystal, Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...
Unavailable|$1,316 / set
Blue Fire Opal and Pink Tourmaline on Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in București, B
This is a beautiful set, hand made in our workshop, especially great as a Christmas gift Material: 14k solid yellow gold Length of chain: 45+5 cm Size of earrings: 1.5 cm Main St...
Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triplet Opal Long Silver Earrings Red Blue Green Black Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Long silver earrings with triplets of natural Black Opal 6 oval-cut opals, gemstone origin - Australia earrings weight - 5.5 grams earrings length - 2 in / 51 mm gem size is 0.20 x 0...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Opal and Blue Sapphire Slice Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Ocean Bliss Collection Boulder Opal, blue Sapphire slice and Diamond pavé chandelier earrings set in 18K black rhodium gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Opal Diamond Earrings, Dangles, 14 Karat Gold, Blue Opal, Dangle Earring, Drop
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Metal Quality-14K Yellow Gold Earring Type-Dangle Earring Length- 32.5 millimeters, 1.28 inches Diamond Carat-.25 Carats (Excellent Quality) Diamond Clarity-VS-1 Diamond Color-G Ge...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruchi New York Blue Sapphire and Opal Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
With a 9.75 carat Blue Sapphire and 7.73 carat Opal beating at the heart, these exquisite linear earrings extend into a sparkling row of diamonds to create a combined effect of brill...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Carved Turquoise Aqua Blue Opal Cluster Earrings, Trisha Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Gorgeous carved turquoise teardrop briolettes are the focal point of these endearing earrings. An explosion of fiery minuscule aqua blue opals - each poised on hand linked headpins,...
Chalcedony, Opal, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Natural Doublet Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind doublet Opal, Blue Sapphire, Emerald Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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).
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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