Lauren Harper Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
This boulder opal doublet and .68cts Diamond necklace is delicate yet bold.
2010s Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Lauren Harper Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
This boulder opal doublet and .68cts Diamond necklace is delicate yet bold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$2,850 / item
Opal Diamond Feather Ear Climber Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 3.0 carats opal doublets & .71 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Australian Black Opal Necklace 5.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The opal is doublet and measure 15mm by 10mm. The chain is a bead style and measures 17 inches long.
Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,600 / item
Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-22X17X19 MM Total Weight-6.49 Gold Weight(Gms)-5.822 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.82 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-2.52
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,900 / item
8.55 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-82X32 MM Total Weight-27.86 Gold Weight(Gms)-1.94 Silver Weight(Gms)-22.63 Diamond Wt(Cts)-6.55 Emerald Wt(Cts)-1.35 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-8.55
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$5,600 / item
Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 2.63 carats opal doublet, .34 carats blue sapphire and 0.43 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,500 / item
Geode 10.4 Carat Opal Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in geodes, 10.4 carats opal doublet, sapphire and 1.15 carats diamonds.
Agate, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,750 / item
2.42 Carat Opal Sapphire Baguette Cufflinks
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-16X14 MM Total Weight-7.65 Gold Weight(Gms)-0.25 Silver Weight(Gms)-6.568 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-2.42 Sapphire Wt(Cts)-1.74
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18kt Gold Amazonite and Opal Drop Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An eye-catching pair of 18k gold earrings with amazonite drops dangling from a paisley motif set with opal doublets. The paisley motif sits neatly on the earlobe covering the pierced...
Amazonite, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,500 / item
Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 7.38 carats Opal doublets and .90 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Opal, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Interwined Snake Opal Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 8.55 carat opal doublets, 1.6 carats black onyx, blue sapphire & 2.5 carats diamonds in blackened finish.
Opal, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,800 / item
Snake Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-US-7 Total Weight-10.55 Gold Weight(Gms)-10.504 Opal doublet Wt(Cts)-0.2 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.03
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal & Silver Crescent Moon Necklace - Shimmering Turquoise - 925 Silver
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: Vintage Opal & Silver Crescent Moon Necklace - Shimmering Turquoise Blue, Opal Doublet Stone - A Celestial Delicately Hand-Carved Moon Face From Natural Bovine...
Opal, Silver
Lauren Harper Boulder Opal, Diamond, Gold Statement Necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Vibrant blue Boulder Opal doublets are surrounded by 18kt Yellow gold and Diamonds in feminine and geometric designs.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$4,750 / item
Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-20X15 MM Total Weight-5.581 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.739 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.35 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-3.86
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful drop earrings are hand set with 4.86 carats Opal doublets, 2.5 sapphire and 4.18 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Opal Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these drop earrings are set with 7.33 carats Opal doublets, .80 carats emerald and .62 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,500 / item
14 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-32X16 MM Total Weight-7.792 Gold Weight(Gms)-6.06 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.76 Opal doublet Wt(Cts)-7.9
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
6.7 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 6.7 carats Opal doublets, 7.0 carats blue sapphire and 5.21 carats of glimmering diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,200 / item
Opal Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 2.42 carats opal doublet, and 0.44 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.15 Carat Opal Starburst Diamond Ear Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 3.15 carats Opal doublet, .60 carats sapphire and 1.52 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring PT900 Heavy 14g+ V1149
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a gorgeous cluster ring set with five unique Australian opals and sparkly diamond accents. ♥ The item measures 33.9mm in length (North South direction), 20.4mm in width (Ea...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Fan Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful fan stud earrings are hand set with 4.8 carats Opal doublets and .6 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,900 / item
Opal Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 2.73 carats opal doublet and 1.24 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500 / item
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 2.68 carats opal doublet, .53 carats emerald, .26 carats blue sapphire and 0.37 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
25.22 Carat Opal Diamond Geodes Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 25.221 carats of opal doublets, geodes and 7.477 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,500 / item
Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set with 2.73 carats opal doublet and 1.27 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
8.81 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these exquisite double drop earrings are set with 8.81 carats Opal Doublet and 1.66 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,900 / item
18 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-16X19 MM Total Weight-6.251 Gold Weight(Gms)-5.19 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.25 Emerald Wt(Cts)-0.41 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-4.41
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,950 / item
Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-18X7 MM Total Weight-5.249 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.422 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.24 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-3.54 Sapphire Wt(Cts)-0.36
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,900 / item
3.82 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-US-7 Total Weight-5.382 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.498 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.6 Opal doublet Wt(Cts)-3.82
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Emerald Ruby Double Finger Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-US-7 Total Weight-16.511 Gold Weight(Gms)-1.75 Silver Weight(Gms)-13.421 Emerald Wt(Cts)-2.03 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-2.18
Opal, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Swan Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-21X11 MM Total Weight-5.51 Gold Weight(Gms)-5.049 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.46 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-1.85
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$16,800 / item
Opal Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 9.57 carats opal doublet, 24.82 carats blue sapphire, Aquamarine 24 and 5.17 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$7,500 / item
18 Karat Gold 5.3 Carat Opal Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 5.3 carats opal doublet and 1.16 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,850 / item
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 2.89 carats opal doublet, .34 carats emerald, .17 carats blue sapphire and 0.60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Star Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with 2.9 carats Opal doublets, .31 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,100 / item
Opal Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 3.57 carats opal doublet, 3.02 carats sapphire and .43 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
70.0 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 70.0 carats opal doublets, 22.65 carats emerald, 27.37 carats blue sapphire and 11.41 carats of diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
$5,500 / item
3.2 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-12X12 MM Total Weight-5.25 gm Gold Weight-4.437 gm Opal doublet-3.2 ct Diamond Wt(Cts)-.91 ct
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,500 / item
Opal Chain Drop 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 3.3 carats opal doublet and 1.34 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,200 / item
18.3 Carat Opal Diamond Emerald Geode Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in geodes, 18.3 carats opal doublets, 2.66 carats emerald, sapphire and 2.83 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Agate, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural 2.76ct Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
A solid opal, not a doublet or triplet. Pendant measures XXmm The pendant is brand new and never worn.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,500 / item
10.24 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 10.24 carats Opal Doublet and 3.79 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,500 / item
3.8 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 3.8 carats opal doublet and 1.13 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,200 / item
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 2.7 carats Opal Doublet, .16 carats emerald, sapphire and .81 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.73 Carat Diamond Baguette Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 3.3 carats of Opal doublets and 2.73 carats of sparkling baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
$18,500 / item
22.21 Carat Emerald Opal Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 22.21 carats emerald, 10.94 carats opal doublet, tanzanite and 3.25 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
3.5 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Fireworks Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-US-7 Total Weight-5.18 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.346 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.67 Opal doublet Wt(Cts)-3.5
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$4,800 / item
Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Palm Leaf Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-18X18 MM Total Weight-5.32 Gold Weight(Gms)-4.712 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.79 Opal doublet Wt(Cts)-2.25
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,500 / item
8.0 Carat Opal Multi Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-65X20 MM Total Weight-25.23 Gold Weight(Gms)-22.134 Opal Doublet Wt(Cts)-8 Sapphire Wt(Cts)-7.48
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2.75 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 2.75 carats Opal doublet diamond stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with 1.14 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
57.12 Carat Opal Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 7.97 carats emerald, 57.12 carats opal doublet, 7.42 carats tanzanite and 7.27 carats diamonds.
Tanzanite, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
13.95 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 13.95 carats Opal doublet, .78 carats emerald and 1.18 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
11.2 carats Opal Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are hand set in 11.2 carats opal doublet, .84 carats emerald and 1.28 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
11.2 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are hand set in 11.2 carats opal doublet, .84 carats emerald and 1.28 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Tourmaline Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 4.94 carats opal doublet, .57 carats tourmaline, turquoise and .29 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Meghna Jewels 10.27 carats Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with 10.27 carats opal doublet and 1.73 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,750 / item
18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-12X10 MM Total Weight-4.45 Gold Weight(Gms)-3.923 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.29 Opal doublets Wt(Cts)-2.35
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
22.57 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 22.57 carats Opal Doublet, 2.6 carats emerald and 1.69 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, 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).