Stunning Dark Crystal Opal Diamond Hola Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shaped Australian Boulder Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rye Australian Opal Unique Engagement Ring Gold Unisex Artisan Fine Jewelry Art
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Nature inspred ring from signature Herbarium collection with an amazing large Boulder Opal in 14K yellow gold, one of a kind piece opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х ...
Opal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 7.97 Carat Opal Sapphire Garnet White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly a one of a kind natural green flash boulder opal pendant necklace with natural sapphires and garnet accents.
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
One-of-a-Kind 18K Yellow Gold, Opal & Diamond Necklace by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A true design masterpiece by Barbara Heinrich, this one-of-a-kind necklace showcases an extraordinary collection of magnificently colored and luminous Boulder Opals totaling 144.92 c...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Turquoise Sunburst Earrings in 18kt Gold by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These earrings can also be special ordered in boulder opals and aquamarines.
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Stephen DWECK Sterling Silver Floral carved ring - New, Never Worn 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Sterling Silver
Opal Diamond White Gold Brooch by Prof. Friedrich Becker
Located in Berlin, DE
It is made of white gold with 6 boulder opals and 6 ca. 0.2 carat brilliant cut diamonds mounted on each rotatable intersection.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Gold Wash Jasper Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Bracelet Sterling Silver Beads Bronze Galle Caps 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Stephen Dweck Gold Wash Sterling Silver Multi Strand Bracelet 1980S
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Boulder Opal is opal with attached host rock. It can be surprisingly beautiful!
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional Boulder Koroit Opal ring is a sculptural statement piece that captures the dramatic geological artistry for which the region is renowned.
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Stephen DWECK Citrine Sterling Silver Bronze ring New Never worn 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Citrine, Base Metal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Ring Stephen DWECK carved Blue Goldstone Flower New, Never Worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Dangle Earrings 1990s Never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmaline's from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Lapis Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
He collects stones from all over the world tourmaline's from Brazil, boulder opals from Australia, ammonites from Morocco, and pearls from the South Sea.
Sterling Silver
Big Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Pendant Australian Opal Gold Plated Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver necklace with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 21 x 33 mm stone weight - 30.45 ct pendant length - 42 mm pendant weight - 10...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Big Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Necklace Natural Opal Gold Plated Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 18K gold plated silver pendant with natural fine quality Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 20 x 32 mm stone weight - 58 carats pendant length - 48 mm ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Pendant Gold Plated Necklace opal wedding gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal and 18K gold plating gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 0.63 x 1.57 in / 16 x 40 mm stone weight - 26 carats pendant len...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Boulder Koroit Opal Gemstone, 81.60ct Artisan Freeform, Australia
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional boulder Koroit Opal is a true masterpiece of nature, showcasing a captivating array of colors and patterns.
Opal
Opal necklace silver Blue Boulder Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte finish silver pendant with natural Boulder "Koroit" Opal gemstone origin - Australia gemstone size - 0.32 x 0.67 х 1.18 in / 8 х 17 х 30 mm gemstone weight - 36.5 carat penda...
Opal, Silver
Black Opal Boulder Freeform Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 12.0 Grams Chain Length: 16" Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Boulder Freeform Black Opal Pendant and Bail M...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Necklace mens jewelry pendant male friend gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 10 x 22 mm pendant length - 1.26 in / 32 mm pendant weight - 3.5 grams The necklace comes wit...
Opal, Silver
$24,000Sale Price|56% Off
NWT $55, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Large Boulder Black Opal Fancy Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Pendant. Pendant features a Magnificent Rare Color Cha...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$39,500Sale Price|56% Off
NWT $90, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Large 17CT Boulder Black Opal Fancy Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Pendant. Pendant features a Magnificent Rare Color Cha...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Boulder Opal is opal with attached host rock. It can be surprisingly beautiful!
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Opal Silver Pendant Mens jewelry Natural Australian opal gift
Located in Berlin, DE
925 solid sterling silver pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.79 х 0.98 in / 5 х 20 х 25 mm opal weight - 25 carats pendant ...
Opal, Silver
Opal Gold Necklace Oval Artisan Gift Antique Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.71 x 1.54 in / 4 x 18 x 39 mm stone weight - 29.90 carats pendant lengt...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Opal 18K Gold Italian Mesh Chain Surrealist Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Within the Opal Collection, Rossella selects only the finest boulder, crystal, fire, and pink opals, showcasing their captivating play of colors.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal 18K Yellow Gold Surrealist Unisex Single Surrealist Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
One-of-a-kind Mono earring set with white, blue and orange shades of Opal Oval cut stone, set in 18k Yellow Gold. There is a wide range of Opal varieties, but Rossella designs exclus...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Blue Australian Opal Silver Ring Valentines gift female friend wife anniversary
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder "crystal pipe" Opal silver ring Opal origin - Australia size of the ring - 7 3/4 US, diameter 18 mm, N 16.5, 56.5 circumference ring weight - 4.6 grams stone measurements - 0...
Opal, Silver
Opal Gold Ring Blueprint Woody Musk Tree Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24 х 0.98 х 1.18 in / 6 х 25 х 30 mm stone weight - 44.43 carats ring weight - 16.9 grams...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Black Silver Earrings Dangle Large Gemstone LOTR Gothic style wedding
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Koroit Opal earrings in blackened and gold plated silver opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.55 х 0.91 in / 14 х 23 mm opal weight - 23.10 carats earrings length - ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal and Diamond Halo Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Organic Shape MADE TO ORDER
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This organic Boulder blue opal is one of the most intense color that this gemologist has every seen.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Stone Shape 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 6,8 carats bezel-set blue stone shape Australian Boulder Opal . Ring size 6 - EU 52 re-sizable .
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Custom 2 Carat Boulder Opal on 22K and 14K Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A gorgeous opal in a unique cut! This statement cocktail ring features a custom-cut boulder opal with a mesmerizing, blue, black, and purple play of color in the body.
Opal, 22k 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 two bezel-set Australian Boulder Opals weight 3,18 carat. pendant dimension : width 10,4 mm (0,41 inch ) he...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$51,750 / set
Boulder Opal Side Tables, Pair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Boulder opal is one of the most valuable varieties of opal, second only to Australia's black opal.
Opal, Iron
Unavailable|$6,875 / set
Tanzanite Boulder Opal Earrings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Square, purple Tanzanites pair with Boulder Opals, with a blue hue as deep as the ocean, to complete these earrings.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$8,790
Boulder Opal Forest Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Boulder Opal of truly extraordinary beauty, this remarkable stone is alive with iridescence.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,131
Boulder Opal Gold Necklace
Located in Turin, IT
Inspired by Pantelleria Island. 7 extra quality boulder opals gold 18 ct. central opal : 36 x 24 mm circa total length: 43 cm circa total weight: 57.70 g It can be lengthened.
Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$19,140
Boulder Opal Triple Drop Earrings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Three one-of-a-kind Boulder Opal stones, encased in 18k gold, make up each of these mesmerizing earrings.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$950
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Necklace
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
An Australian Boulder Opal Pendant & Opal Beaded Necklace With a Silver Clasp.
Opal, Silver
Unavailable|$1,475
Boulder Opal Silver Horse Head Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
One of a kind necklace with a carved boulder opal horse head set in a silver bezel .The beads are flat nugget and round boulder opal with silver beads in between, finished with a st...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,250
Australian Boulder Opal Round Beaded Stretch Bracelet
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
Dazzling natural Australian Boulder opal stretch bracelet made with natural round boulder opal beads (approximately 13-14mm).
Opal
Unavailable|$8,125
Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Turin, IT
Ring consisting of 2 asymmetrical bands with boulder opals and diamonds. For each band: step cut and round brilliant diamonds 0.51 ct total 18 ct gold Each band measures 8 mm wid...
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$26,900
Gold Bracelet with Australian Boulder Opal
By Holly Hamilton
Located in Portland, ME
Handmade 22kt Gold bracelet set with Australian Boulder Opal. * Each piece is designed and crafted entirely by hand in the traditional way, using age old techniques and processes.
Opal, 22k Gold
Boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant on a Beaded Boulder Opal Necklace.
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Cabochon Australian Boulder Opal surrounded by Blue & Yellow Sapphires and Tsavorite Garnet.
Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Unavailable|$24,900
Boulder Opal Moonstone Gold "Bubble" Brooch
By Holly Hamilton
Located in Portland, ME
Handmade Boulder Opal and Blue Moonstone "Bubble" Brooch, 22kt Gold, with Granulation * Each piece is designed and crafted entirely by hand in the traditional way, using age old t...
Moonstone, Opal, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$18,400
Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Ring
By Holly Hamilton
Located in Portland, ME
Handmade 22kt yellow Gold band set with Australian rainbow Boulder Opal and eight Fvs white Diamonds. * Each piece is designed and crafted entirely by hand in the traditional way...
Opal, White Diamond, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$425
Leda Jewel Co Mismatched Australian Boulder Opal Earrings
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Mis matched Australian boulder opal earrings; with tropical shades of blue throughout ironstone matrix.
Opal
Unavailable|$400
Leda Jewel Co Australian Boulder Opal Ring
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large, one of a kind, Australian boulder opal ring. This opal measures about 38 X 18 mm.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,155 / item
Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
The black oxidized sterling silver neckalace chain is the perfect fit to showcase the vibrant pinnacle boulder opal pendant, the Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace is bold ...
Unavailable|$1,650
Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
The black oxidized sterling silver neckalace chain is the perfect fit to showcase the vibrant pinnacle boulder opal pendant, the Pinnacle Medium Boulder Opal Silver Necklace is bold ...
Unavailable|$900
Amazing Boulder Opal & Tsavorite Garnet Pendant
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Boulder Opal & Tsavorite Garnet Pendant set in blackened Silver.
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Silver
Unavailable|$6,000
18k Yellow Gold Pipe Boulder Opal Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k Yellow Gold ring with a bezel set 8 carat pipe-variety boulder opal. This ring was designed and made by llyn strong.
Opal, 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).