Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Zircon 2.65 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 2.65 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling...
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 0.96 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 0.96 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Zircon 1.33 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 1.33 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling...
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.01 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 1.01 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Zircon 2.65 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 2.65 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling...
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 0.96 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 0.96 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Statement 7.3cts Ethiopian Opal Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This striking ring showcases a 7.33-carat untreated Ethiopian opal, measuring 17.03 x 12.5mm, known for its vivid play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.9cts Ethiopian Opal Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Rose Gold Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Graceful and glowing, this nature-inspired ring features a luminous 1.87ct Ethiopian opal framed by diamond accents in a delicately sculpted 14k rose gold branch band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gin & Grace 10K White Gold Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 13*20 mm Ethiopian opal oval-cab (1 pcs) 8.72 carat and Round-cut Diamond (36 pcs) 0.11 Carat.
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
One of a Kind 24K Yellow Gold & Ethiopian Opal Ring Crafted by Gurhan
By Gurhan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This stunning piece features a large, 30x17mm rectangular cabochon Ethiopian Opal weighing 35.56 carats, set in a 24k gold bezel.
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Ring with Real Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This ring is made up of 7MM Round-cut Prong Setting Ethiopian Opal (1pcs) 1.11 Carat and Round-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (2pcs) 0.04 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Ring with Real Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This ring is made up of 8x6 MM Oval-cut Prong Setting Ethiopian Opal (1pcs) 0.90 Carat and Round-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (4pcs) 0.05 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 8*10 mm Oval-cut (1 pcs) 1.52 carat Opal and Round Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
A lustrous oval-cut opal gemstone is set in a marquise-shaped setting of 10K yellow gold. Surrounded by brilliant diamond accent stones, this Gin & Grace ring is finished with a high...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Ring with Real Diamonds for Women
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for your jewelry collection, the Ring showcases an ornate design by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 10K Yellow gold is polished and showcases ideal Natural Mexican Fire ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Gin and Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Ring with Real Diamonds for Women
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Cushion-Cut Prong Setting Natural Opal ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chromia 6.61ct Ethiopian Opal 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the enchanting beauty of nature with the Chromia Ethiopian Opal Ring, an exquisite creation designed to capture light, color, and imagination.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.55Ct. Opal and Sapphire Ring with Brown Diamond Frog
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This playful and expertly crafted Ethiopian opal ring is accented with cabochon sapphires, tsavorites, diamonds, emeralds.
Brown Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal Ring Circa 1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opal jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ethiopian Opal Ring Authentic Hand made Natural Stones Nice color and brilliance. 14k Yellow Gold approx 7.50 grams Area design size approx 24 x 17 mm Center Opal size 8x6mm ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chromia Ethiopian Opal & White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring 5.92cts
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Experience the brilliance of nature’s artistry with the Chromia Ethiopian Opal Ring, a masterpiece that celebrates elegance and individuality.
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,063Sale Price / item|23% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon. Starburst Opal Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ethiopian opal ring. Wandering star ring Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are most visible under bright light. oval ...
Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,063Sale Price / item|40% Off
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from size.
Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,063Sale Price / item|40% Off
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring.
Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$655Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with black opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring.
Black Opal, Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$574Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Opal saturn ring. Opal cosmic ring.
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$574Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are most visible under bright light. ...
Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$626Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon and peridots
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal: 14k Gold (tested) Weight: 2.2 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are most visible under bright ligh...
Peridot, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$655Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with oval opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring.
Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$631Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are most visible under bright light. ...
Mandarin Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$967Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage style 14k gold ring with oval opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are most visible under bright light. oval cabochon cut, weight -...
Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,772 / item
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are visible under bright light). round cabochon cut, weight - ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$975Sale Price / item|44% Off
Genuine Opal 14k Gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal promise ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal: 14kt solid gold Total weight: 2 gr (depends from size) Central gemstone: Natural opal Color: multicolor - depends from light.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$626Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon and pearl
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are most visible under bright light. ...
Cultured Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$567Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from size Gemstone: opal, color - multicolor (colors are visible under bright light). round cabochon cut, weight - ...
Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Ring in Platinum Crafted in platinum, this ring features a 2.50 carat Ethiopian opal framed by a ballerina-style halo of round and baguette diamonds tot...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dynamic Solitaire Ethiopian Opal Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Wow...Beautiful Solitaire Ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; weighing approx. 0.81 Carat; Oxidized Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant mounting.
Opal, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Ethiopian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
This exquisite handmade statement ring features a stunning elongated Ethiopian Multi Fire Opal set in luxurious 18k gold and accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
A striking statement ring showcasing a luminous Ethiopian opal set in sculptural 18K yellow gold and framed by a halo of brilliant diamonds.
Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring Orange Honey
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.51 in / 5 х 10 х 13 mm opal weight - 3.45 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight - 2....
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Charlotte" 18K Gold Ethiopian Opal Rope Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Top Dimensions: 14.65 mm*12.45 mm *9.07 mm Ring Back Design: Closed-back Surface Finish: Polished Primary Stone Size: 11.25 mm *8.68 mm Primary Stone Weight: 2.56 ct Primary Stone Sh...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Charlotte" 18K Gold Ethiopian Opal Men's Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Top Dimensions: 21.26 mm * 11.10 mm *8.89 mm Ring Back Design: Closed-back Surface Finish: Polished Primary Stone Size & Weight: 14 mm * 10 mm, TW: 4.955 ct Primary Stone Shape: Oval...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ethiopian Opal Silver Ring Medusa unisex ring 7.5 size
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Opal gemstone origin - Ethiopia ring weight - 7.34 grams ring size - 7.5 US gem size is 0.51 х 0.59 x 0.67 in / 13 х 15 х 17 mm
Opal, Silver
3.71 Carat Cushion Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a beautiful 3.71 Carat Cushion Ethiopian Opal with a Diamond Halo on a Diamond Shank.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 3.15 carats approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 9.75 cts approx Diamonds 0.45 ct approx Ring size US 7, can be sized One of a kind About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing i...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 7 cts approx Diamonds 1.25 cts approx Ring size US 7, can be sized One of a kind About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing ins...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Yellow Gold Ring Natural Neon Rainbow engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.31 х 0.71 in / 7 х 8 х 18 mm stone weight - 5.80 carats ring weight - 5 grams ring size ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Halo 925 Silver Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Halo Ring 925 Silver Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Gift Fine Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Solitaire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful solitaire ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.81 Carat; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 9; we offer complimentary ring re-sizing.
Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
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
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|22% Off
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking navette ring centred on a vivid Ethiopian opal cabochon weighing approximately 5.66cts carats, displaying strong and lively play-of-colour.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
14 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
14 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring in Platinum Size 6 Oval Natural Opal A classic, Cocktail ring Estate Size of the opal 14X10X6 MM, Approximately 14 ct Huge Opal ...
Opal, Platinum
Striking Ethiopian Opal Solitaire Sterling Silver Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Solitaire ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.42 carat; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium and gold accents on either side of mounting; Size 7.
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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