Boulder Opal "Sea & Night Sky" Gold Brooch Circa 2000s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique, spectacular triangular brooch is set with one freeform solid Queensland boulder opal flat cabochon with two distinct bands of colour representing the nights sky and the ...
Opal, Gold
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116-Carat Boulder Opal Sculpture from Queensland, Australia
Located in New York, NY
Its durability and vibrant color play – hallmarks of Queensland Boulder Opals – ensure that this gem captivates under any light.
Opal
Boulder Opal and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k and Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Boulder Opal and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k and Platinum Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace features a Multi color Boulder Opal with Play-of-Color of Pink-Orange-Green-Blue set in ...
Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
7ct Boulder Opal and .5ct Diamonds Necklace 18k Gold
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Seascapes. This 7ct Australian Boulder Opal necklace is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, blending organic beauty with fine jewelry craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing dangle earrings with 2 bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 23 carats. max width 13,50 mm height without leverb...
Opal, 18k 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.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Giant Boulder Opal & Diamond Pendant Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This exceptionally rare 19 inch handcarved boulder opal necklace features a mesmerizing gemstone sourced from Queensland — a region renowned among connoisseurs for producing some of ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k rose gold matte finishing dangle earrings with six violet - green bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 17,6 carats. max width 9,8 mm height ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing dangle earrings with six blue - green bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 9,6 carats. max width 11-12 mm h...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing ring with a 9,6 carat bezel-set lovely Blue-green Australian Boulder Opal . This Australian Boulder Opal has the se...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing necklace with a bezel-set deep blue Australian Boulder Opal weight 4,29 carat. pendant dimension : max width 12 mm hei...
Opal, 18k Gold, 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
Victorian Carved Boulder Opal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a deeply carved boulder opal to depict a face topped by a bow Matrix is reddish brown in color with areas of strong spectral play-of-color throughout Tested as 14 karat g...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Ring Mens Statement Jewelry Gift birthday
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Boulder Opal Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.47 x 0.85 in / 12 x 19 mm ring weight - 12.5 grams ring size - 8 3/4 US, diameter 18.7...
Opal, Silver
14.22 Carat Boulder Opal and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Ballerina Ring Featuring A 14.22 Carat Oval Boulder Opal with Stunning Blue and Green Pattern.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dalben Light Blue Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold ring with a 3,02 carat bezel-set deep light blue navette shape Australian Boulder Opal . Ring size 7 1/4 - EU 55 re-sizable .
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Dalben Blue Green Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold satin finishing ring with a blue green colors solid Australian Boulder Opal rhombus shape weight 4,63 carats . Ring size US 7 - EU...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Green Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt yellow gold ring with a blue green colors solid Australian Boulder Opal weight 5,38 carats . Ring size US 6 - EU 52 re-sizable .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fascinating boulder opal full of life and gleam in a pond-like setting surrounded by diamond studded tree branches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Estate 8.1 Carats Boulder Opal Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A true eye-catching delicate one of a kind rare australian boulder opal pendant that reflects an enchanting array of colors.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Ring by Jennifer Kalled, Triple Gold Band, Size 8, USA
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
The high karat gold is perfect for boulder opal because it holds and enhances the colors in the boulder opal.
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Earrings Triangle Australian Gemstone Rainbow gemstone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold earrings with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opals measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 x 0.79 in / 4 х 14 х 20 mm opals weight - 14.40 carats earrings lengt...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal and Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Materials and Weight Australian Boulder opal and pave diamonds 71cts, 32x37mm Rhodium sterling silver 14k white gold link necklace Dimensions Length 17 inches.
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Boulder Opal Necklace in Sterling Silver with Gold Accents
Located in Berlin, BE
The centerpiece is a bold and natural Australian Boulder Opal, showcasing vibrant play-of-color and unique natural patterning.
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Boulder Opal with Cubic Zirconia Pendant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K yellow gold pendant with boulder opal and a 7.00mm round Cubic Zirconia. This very unique pendant has a gorgeous boulder opal.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Boulder Opal Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind drop earrings of chrysoprase, boulder opals and diamonds, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Go...
Sculptural Boulder Opal and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The composition is intentionally asymmetrical: one side is built entirely in textured yellow gold, while the opposite side is dominated by a smooth, domed boulder opal, creating a st...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUNDA 26.26ct Boulder Opal and 0.09ct Diamonds Pendant in 18k gold
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.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Boulder Opal Cocktail Ring-925 Asymmetrical Triangle
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Boulder Opal Style: Cocktail Solitaire Theme: Asymmetrical Triangle Measurements Face Height (north to sout...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Noblesse Oblige Studio 14mm Boulder Opal Beaded Necklace, 19 Inches
Located in Chesterland, OH
Boulder opal matrix may be brown, gray, orange, or white.
Opal, Sterling Silver
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
15.44ctw Rich Purple Blue Australian Boulder Opal Ring Platinum R6723
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Rich Purple Blue Australian Boulder Opal Ring Platinum ♥ The face of the ring measures 18.9mm in width (East West direction), 25.5mm in length (North South direction), and sits 8mm...
Opal, Platinum
Boulder Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds, 0.44 carats total Boulder Opal 2.43 carats total
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Rectangular Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing ring with a 2,97 carat bezel-set rectangular green- pink Australian Boulder Opal . The opal changes colors from pink and green with diffe...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Boulder Opal 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Australian natural opal drop pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
The opal displays a vivid play of color dominated by blue, green, and soft yellow flashes, characteristic of fine boulder opal formed within its natural ironstone matrix.
Opal, Yellow Gold
1970s Cabochon Cut Boulder Opal 1.52ct Sapphire and 1.28ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
NOTE *Boulder opals are the second most valuable type of opal (following black opal).
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bright Red Blue Green Solid 7ct Australian Boulder Opal Pendant 14k Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An incredibly beautiful Australian solid boulder opal pendant with red, orange, yellow, blue and green play of colours
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver Boulder Opal Ring, 5 Carat Natural Australian Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched sterling silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.35 x 0.47 in / 9 x 12 mm stone weight - 5 carats ring weight - 7 grams ring si...
Opal, Silver
Pearl and Boulder Opal Earrings by Sydney Lynch
Located in Carmel, CA
Additional accent pearls at bottom of earrings measure approximately 4mm. Freeform Boulder Opals measuring approximately 7mm x 9mm are also bezel set.
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Dalben Fish Shape Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing stud earrings with two fish shape Australian Boulder opals weight 2,15 carats . opal fish dimension: 14,3x9,9 mm 13,1x8,4 mm You can als...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Boulder Opal Scratched Silver Ring Cosmic Dust Australian Gemstone Jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.35 x 0.75 in / 4 х 9 х 19 mm opal weight - 3.09 carats ring size - 7.5 US ring ...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Boulder Opal ring silver Unisex Gift for girlfriend Genuine Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural Boulder Opal Opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.35 x 0.75 in / 4 х 9 х 19 mm opal weight - 3.09 carats ring size - 7.5 US ring weig...
Opal, Silver
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
Boulder Opal Gold Ring Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder opal 14K gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.24 х 0.51 in / 3 х 6 х 13 mm stone weight - 2.83 carat ring weight - 2.96 grams ring size - 7 US Col...
Opal, Gold, 14k 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
Boulder Opal Silver Necklace Galaxy Natural Australian Gemstone gift christmas
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size - 0.35 х 0.79 х 0.94 in / 9 х 20 х 24 mm gem weight - 33.5 carats pendant length - 1.42 in / ...
Opal, Silver
Boulder Opal Ring Gold Statement Art Nouveau style ring large
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder Opal 14k yellow gold ring Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.59 х 1.18 in / 4 х 15 х 30 mm gemstone weight - 16.50 carats ring weight - 10.44 grams...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design Australian Boulder Opal and Rose Gold Necklace
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing necklace with a bezel-set pink-green Australian Boulder Opals total weight 21,4 carat. pendant dimension : max width 18,3...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.37cts Boulder Opal Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Rose Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Featuring a 3.37ct boulder opal alive with fiery color, accented by natural diamonds for extra sparkle.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.7cts Boulder Opal Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
3.7cts boulder opal statement ring showcasing vibrant natural play-of-color with diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
11.32 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sunburst 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold, boulder opals are just as beautiful and natural as black opal at a fraction of the price.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Opal Orange Zircon Earrings Estate 18k Gold 2" Drops Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Boulder opals measure 30mm x 10mm. Two zircons measure 6mm each.
Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant Tourmaline Garnet Alaskan Gold Nuggets 22k 18k SS
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
The Wood Fairy pendant captures nature's enchantment through a carefully curated composition of materials. Boulder opal in matrix showcases mesmerizing green fire and flash, paired w...
14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
In great condition, this brooch is as enchanting today as it was over a century ago, making it an extraordinary addition to any curated antique jewelry collection. Material: Boulde...
Opal, 9k 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).