Boulder Pear Opal Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal, diamond and tourmaline pendant enhancer. Pear shaped multi color Boulder Opal mounted in a 14k yellow gold bezel frame, accented with three round bezel set deep green tourmalin...
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Estate 8.1 Carats Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This Australian opal pendant is made of; • 14K solid yellow gold • Natural diamonds (8pcs) • Australian Boulder Pipe Opal (8.1cts) • the pendant measures a total of 24.5x11.5mm The ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Platinum 4.5ctw Free Form Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Free From Shape - Prong Set - Excellent Color - Black Base w/ Very Nice Blue & Green Color Play - 14x12.4mm (approx.) - 4.15ct (exac...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
New 14k Yellow Gold 16.22ct Boulder Opal Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Custom Cut - Bezel Frame w/ Prong Set - Very Nice Blue & Green Color Play - 22.7x16.8mm (approx.) - 16.22ct (exact) Material: Solid...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Boulder Opal 22 Karat Gold Hinged Pendant on Wire Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Australian Boulder Opal and hammered 22k yellow gold hinged pendant on 22k wire collar necklace.
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Boulder Opal Diamond Openable Bale Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Boulder Opal and Diamond Openable Bale Gold Vintage Drop Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Knight Sword - Boulder Opal & Princess Cut Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Knight Sword - Australian Boulder Opal Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Tsavorite, Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage pendant featuring a large natural boulder opal set in rich 18K yellow gold. The opal displays a dramatic dark ironstone base enlivened by flashes of vivid green and ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Boulder Opal and Diamonds Hex Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Boulder Opal 15.20 carats approx. Diamonds 4 carats approx. 18 inch length 18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp Limited edition About the Designers ~...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Ruby & Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in GOES, NL
Discover a (OOAK) One Of A Kind treasure born from the heart of Australia! This exceptionally rare 4.85ct vivid boulder opal pendant features a mesmerizing gemstone sourced from Que...
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fountain of life Large Boulder Opal Silver necklace fine quality australian gem
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver pendant with natural fine quality Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.87 x 1.10 in / 22 x 28 mm stone weight - 32 carats pendant length - 1.54 in / 39...
Opal, Silver
18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Boulder Opal Pendant MF40-020326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A vibrant Boulder Opal gives this luxury pendant an otherworldly quality. Sophisticated and incredibly captivating, Diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 carats add opulence to the ov...
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage pendant is crafted in 10k yellow gold, showcasing a natural freeform boulder opal with captivating flashes of blue and green play-of-color. The opal is securely...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 7.32 Carat Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green boulder opal from Australia. Natural and untreated with a micro pave diamond and emerald halo in 14k yellow gold. From the Peter Suchy workshop 1 rectangular (red orange blue...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Boulder Opal Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Stone Note: (1) small Style: Solitaire with Accent Measurements Tall ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Unusual Boulder Opal Silver 18k Gold necklace anniversary gift for men birthday
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural unusual Boulder Opal in a shield shape (18K gold plated) gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.47 x 1.10 in / 12 x 28 mm stone weight - 20.20 ct pend...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Peter Suchy 4.90 Carat Boulder Opal Garnet Sapphire White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite pendant necklace.
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pastel Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Natural Australian opal Unisex Jewelry gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.79 x 1.02 in / 3 x 20 x 26 mm opal weight - 20.36 carats pendant length - 1.46 in /...
Opal, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Freeform Boulder Opal & Diamond Pendant w/ Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Free Form Shape - Bezel Set - Blue Base w/ Nice Play of Color - 17.66 x 8.63mm (approx.) - 5.02ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One-of-a-Kind 11.7 CTW Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind platinum pendant necklace showcases a mesmerizing 11.37 carat natural Australian boulder opal displaying exceptional play-of-color with vivid flashes...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
19 Carat Boulder Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Centered on a striking 19.00 carat boulder opal, this exceptional pendant displays a vivid interplay of blue and green hues that shift beautifully with movement. The gemstone’s organ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Stunning Diamond-Set Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning pendant features a majestic black opal set in a freeform diamond-shaped bezel, elegantly framed by intricate gold swirls. The combination of marquise and round diamonds...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
One of Kind Teapot Boulder Opal & Diamond, Tsavorite Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
One of Kind Teapot Design Australian Boulder Opal & Diamond, Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Matrix Boulder Opal Pendant on 15.5" Bar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Boulder Opal - Freeform Shape - Bezel Set - Natural Variation of Brown Base Color w/ Gorgeous Flashes of Blue, Green, and Orange - 31.7x16.3m...
Opal, Yellow Gold
One-of-a-Kind 7.59 CTW Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This vibrant platinum pendant necklace centers a mesmerizing 7.59 carat natural Australian boulder opal displaying exceptional play-of-color with vivid electric blues, luminous green...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Terracotta Red Natural Australian Opal Unisex gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder opal silver pendant opal origin - Australia opals measurements - 0.16 х 0.71 х 1.22 in / 4 х 18 х 31 mm opals weight - 17.15 carats pendant length - 1.65 in / 42 mm ...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Peridot Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This could become your new talisman. Australian boulder opal is a type of opal that is found embedded within ironstone boulders.
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Amethyst Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This could become your new talisman. Australian boulder opal is a type of opal that is found embedded within ironstone boulders.
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold
"Maxine" Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind showstopper by Eytan Brandes features two gorgeous and lively Australian boulder opals framed in gold and accented with natural brown diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This pendant could become your new talisman. Australian boulder opal is a type of opal that is found embedded within ironstone boulders.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Blue Green Boulder Opal, Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This unique piece of jewelry is one-of-a-kind. At its center is a stunning blue green opal, resembling the Northern lights of Alaska, a truly rare phenomenon, this opal is much the s...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2025
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
Celebrate the raw elegance of nature with this stunning Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace from jewelry designer Just Jules.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Freeform Boulder Opal Pendant 1990s
Located in Towson, MD
This estate 18K yellow gold boulder opal pendant is a striking study in natural color play, dating to the 1990s. Bezel set in polished 18K yellow gold, the pendant showcases one free...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Polychrome Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit opal on a 100% silk cord opal origin - Australia opal weight - 41.28 carats opal measurements - 1.02 х 1.42 in / 26 х 36 mm penda...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined pendant is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcases a vivid Australian Boulder Opal distinguished by its natural play of color. Within the compact yet expressive s...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Walnut Brown Triangle nugget
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.67 х 0.79 in / 4 х 17 х 20 mm stone weight - 9.85 carats pendant length - 1.1 in / ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant Colorful Blue Natural Australian Gemstone Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.16 x 0,51 x 0,94 in / 4 x 13 x 24 mm stone weight - 14 carats pendant length - 1,22 in / 34 mm pen...
Opal, Silver
Australian 15ct Large Boulder Opal Pendant Gold Over 999 Silver
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An astonishing Australian boulder opal pendant with incredible river / beach like colour patterns, set in an organic design frame made in solid 999-silver with high quality gold plat...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Colorful Blue Natural Australian gemstone gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.43 x 0.83 in / 4 x 11 x 21 mm opal weight - 19.45 carats pendant length - 1.3 in / 3...
Opal, Silver
Steven Battelle 4.3 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An variegated green and blue 7 x 21 mm irregular shaped boulder opal from the Quilpie fields in Queensland, Australia is set in an double row "large/small" twist wire 18K bezel in th...
Opal, 18k Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant Colorful Blue Natural Australian Gemstone Unisex gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.16 x 0,51 x 0,94 in / 4 x 13 x 24 mm stone weight - 14 carats pendant length - 1,22 in / 34 mm pen...
Opal, Silver
One of a Kind 122.75 Carat Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 85% Platinum (Necklace) 74.50 Grams. Stones- Australian Boulder Opal 122.75 Carats, 10 Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 0.47 Carats.
Platinum
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Nacreous White Multicolor Natural Australian Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.51 х 1.06 in / 5 х 13 х 27 mm opal weight - 19.45 carats pendant weight - 6.54 grams pen...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 10.9 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gołd Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep blue 13 x 25 mm triangular cabochon of Australian Quilpie boulder opal is mounted in an artisan crafted "double line texture" 18K gold setting with similar textured bail abov...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fiery, green flashing irregular cut 6 x 16 mm Australian boulder opal from the opal fields near Quilpie, Queensland is set into an artisan crafted matte-finish 18K gold bezel surro...
Opal, 18k Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Pendant Alaskan Gold Nugget Emerald Paperclip Chain
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Entitled "Himalayan Spring", this extraordinary pendant showcases a museum-quality Australian boulder opal—a rare specimen alive with electric blues, luminous greens, and dancing rib...
Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice 18 x 29 mm oval harlequin Koroit boulder opal with nearly every rainbow color displayed is highlighted in a double line texture handmade 18K gold setting with similar wide bai...
Opal, 18k Gold
Boulder Opal And Diamond Long Pendant 14K Yellow Gold 0.85Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant and colorful, this exquisite fish shaped pendant is crafted in fine 14K yellow gold. It showcases a multicolored boulder opal at its center, overlaid with a diamond studded y...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.77 Carat Oval Boulder Opal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1990s
Located in Towson, MD
A striking 14K yellow gold oval boulder opal pendant, dating to the 1990s, set with a single oval boulder opal measuring approximately 19 by 14.45 by 5.62 millimeters and weighing ap...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.85ct Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant 18K Gold V1126
Located in Osprey, FL
This stunning 5.85ct Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant will captivate you with its rainbow play of color and vibrant, bright colors.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and South Sea Pearl Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An exquisite 18k gold pendant with an Australian Boulder Opal and a golden South Sea Pearl. This is a winning combination of two elegant and understated gemstones.
Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Feather Style Pendant 18K Gold 11.3g V1124
Located in Osprey, FL
This exquisite Australian Boulder Opal pendant features a stunning feather-like design in a matte texture, crafted in beautiful solid 18K gold. The gorgeous opal emits a mysterious d...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Genuine Australian Green Peat Brown Gemstone gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0,24 x 0,83 x 1,18 in / 6 x 21 x 30 mm opal weight - 32.6 carats pendant length - 1,6...
Opal, Silver
Sky Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Pendant 14k Gold Bezel Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An incredibly beautiful Australian solid boulder opal 14ct gold pendant with sky-blue and green play of colours. Item Details: - Stone: 1 x Australian Natural Solid Boulder Opal, ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Brown Raw Red Flash Opalescence Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0,12 x 0,71 x 1,34 in / 3 x 18 x 34 mm pendant length - 1.77 in / 45 mm pendant weig...
Opal, Silver
BUNDA 26.26ct Boulder Opal and 0.09ct Diamonds Pendant in 18k gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Square 'Hollywood' Australian Boulder Opal pendant, handcrafted in 18ct white gold and 18ct yellow gold, on an 18ct white gold trace chain. The Boulder opal is set within a f...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Electric Blue Green Solid Australian Boulder Opal Pendant
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A striking 18ct gold vintage pendant featuring a natural Australian solid boulder opal showcasing electric flashes of violent, blue, and green with touches of bright red, arranged in...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Boulder Opal 19.57 ct and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.57 ct Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Pendant features a long Oval Boulder Opal with Blue and Green Play-of-Color, weighing 19.57 carats, accent...
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.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.