Steven Battelle 1.9 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 9 x 11 mm pear shaped cabochon of "Welo Mine" Ethiopian Opal flashes with greens, reds, and yellows within a deep hammer textured 18K wide bezel setting with a similar patterned ba...
Opal, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Ethiopian Opal Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 9 carats approx. Diamonds 0.55 carat approx.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.37 Carat Pear Shaped Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 10.37-carat Ethiopian opal, beautifully cut in an elegant pear shape and offered loose and unmounted for collectors and bespoke jewelry design. This gemstone displays a vivid ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,894Sale Price|20% Off
Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Y-Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Y-Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold This necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features a 2.25-carat oval Ethiopian opal framed by a halo of round dia...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Rare 19.17 Carat Ethiopian Opal Rectangular Oval Loose Gem - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Rare Ethiopian Opal for Collectors Offered unmounted, this rare 19.17 carat Ethiopian Opal is cut in an elegant rectangular oval shape and displays a vivid, shifting play of color....
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 6 cts approx Champagne diamonds 0.40 cts approx Ring size US 6.5, can be sized One of a kind
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pear Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-13X9 MM Total Weight-3.4 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.748 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.26 Ethiopian Opal Wt(Cts)-3
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with .24 carats of diamonds and 2.2 carats Ethiopian opal.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Ethiopian Opal 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long 8 x 13 mm oval faceted Ethiopian "Welo mine" opal with flashes of orange and green is held by a hand applied intricate "wire and jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a...
Opal, 22k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Bead Necklace, 18K Gold Clasp, Handcrafted in CT
Located in Westport, CT
Some show more fire than others, that's the nature of the stone. The 18K gold is minimal, just the clasp. Opal, 3mm x 8mm (Ethiopia) 18K gold hook closure (US) 16" length + 1.5" adj...
Opal, 18k Gold
18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphire, Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Tanzanites Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Surrounded By 18k Yellow Gold Ring Diamond - 0.33 CTS Opal - 1.1 CTS 18k Yellow Gold Custom Services Resizing is available.
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Hex Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 6.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ada 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal (2 pcs) 1.08 carat, Round-cut Turqu...
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 2.97 carat Ethiopian opal, 1.36 carats sapphire & .25 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$699Sale Price|22% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring featuring an Oval Ethiopian Opal
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring featuring an Oval Ethiopian Opal.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal GeRing 14k Gold Handmade Ring special Personalize: d order special buyer at special price Light weight can be worn everyday Additional informati...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
9.84 Carat Ethiopian Opal Cushion Pair Loose Gemstones - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 9.84-carat matched pair of Ethiopian opals, beautifully cut in classic cushion shapes and offered loose and unmounted for collectors and custom jewelry design. These opals dis...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two fiery and flashing 5 mm rose cut "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals are surrounded by artisan crafted "twist wire with jawan" 18K gold bezels to create these elegant everyday treasures ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Ethiopian Opal Emerald 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 11.61 carats Ethiopian Opal, 4.81 carats emerald and 1.17 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$27,920Sale Price|20% Off
51.39 Carat Free Form Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone - Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 51.39 carat Ethiopian opal, offered loose and unmounted, featuring a vibrant play of color that shifts with movement and light. Cut in an organic free form shape, this except...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Steven Battelle 1.3 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue and green flashing 7 x 10 mm faceted pear shaped Ethiopian opal is set within an artisan crafted 18K gold "spiral wire and jawan" setting in this attractive pendant.
Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Crafted in a combination of 14K yellow and white gold, total weight 10.7 grams.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal 19.50 Carat Pear Shape Loose - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 19.50 carat Ethiopian opal in an elegant pear shape, offered loose and unmounted for collectors and bespoke jewelry creation.
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.34 Carat Ethiopian Opal Pear Shape Pair Loose Gemstones - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare, perfectly matched 12.34 carat total weight Ethiopian opal pear-shape pair, offered loose and unmounted, prized for a vivid, high-energy play-of-color.
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
29.98 Carat Round Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone - Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional 29.98 carat round Ethiopian opal, offered loose and unmounted, prized for its vivid play of color and strong presence. This natural opal displays lively flashes across th...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
36.67 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone, Natural Unmounted Opal, Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It may be set in platinum, 18K yellow gold, 18K white gold, or 18K rose gold, with diamond accents or a clean minimal setting that allows the opal to remain the center of attention.
Opal, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Ethiopian Opal, Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant 18"
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
No two Ethiopian opals are alike, making this pendant an utterly singular treasure.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural 17.23 Carat Heart-Shaped Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Natural 17.23 Carat Heart-Shaped Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Offered unmounted, this natural 17.23 carat heart-shaped Ethiopian Opal is a rare and ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.91 Ethiopian Opal Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 5.91 carats Ethiopian opal, 1.62 carats pink sapphire, 1.45 carats fire opal and .86 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring: Solid 14K Gold, Round 7.5mm - October Birthstone
Located in Columbus, OH
A 1-carat Ethiopian opal cabochon flashes with a full play of colour across this solid 14K yellow gold ring.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18k Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green, red, and yellow flashing 7 x 9 mm cushion shaped "Welo" mine faceted Ethiopian opals are set in 18K double bezels with single "jawan" granulation accents at the edges. A...
Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 9.23 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Ethiopian Opal necklace has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 20.5 Grams Ring Size: 9.75 Ring Measurements: 22.1 mm x 23.5 mm Gemstone Specifications:...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 11.5 TCW GIA Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Ethiopian Pear Cabochon Opal and Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 17" 11.5 TCW GIA Certified and GAL Certified $8,950 016621 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous P...
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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).