Gin and Grace 14K Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning Ethiopian Opal and Emerald Earrings, a true celebration of color and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 6.20ct. Ring in 18KYG with Tsavorite & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ethiopian Opal: 6.20 carat, 14X10mm size, cushion shape.
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Ethiopian Opals = 0.99 Carats 24 Blue Sapphire = 1.42 Carats 72 White Topaz = 0.35 Carats Metal: Rho...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Ethiopian Opals = 0.99 Carats 24 Blue Sapphire = 1.42 Carats 72 White Topaz = 0.35 Carats Metal: Rho...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Ethiopian Opals = 0.99 Carats 24 Blue Sapphire = 1.42 Carats 72 White Topaz = 0.35 Carats Metal: Rho...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Blue Sapphire 2.7 Carats Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Ethiopian Opals = 0.99 Carats 24 Blue Sapphire = 1.42 Carats 72 White Topaz = 0.35 Carats Metal: Rho...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
Large Ethiopian Opal Vintage Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Ethiopian Opal Vintage Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Vintage Opal Diamond Ring features a large dome Oval-shaped Ethiopian Opal in the center with Flashes of Green, Orange, a...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Multi & Gemstone Bracelet Accented With Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant fusion of color and elegance, this stunning bracelet features 23.70 carats of luminous Ethiopian opals, accented with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and 2.47 carats of sparkl...
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|22% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
RUCHI Blue Sapphire & Ethiopian Opal White Gold Stud Button Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ethiopian Opal: 10.89ct total weight. Blue Sapphire: 5.65ctct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|36% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Natural Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Set with Multicolored Sapphires
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Ethiopian Opal = 3.10 Carats Cut: Cushion/Round Multi Color Sappires = 1.45 Carats Cut: Round White Zircon = 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Opal, Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
10.79 Carat Cushion Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone Unmounted Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this natural Ethiopian opal weighs 10.79 carats and is cut in a classic cushion shape that emphasizes its lively play of...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,171Sale Price|20% Off
Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
"Ethiopian opal and diamonds in warm 14K rose gold."
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
25.67 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone Unmounted Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this exceptional Ethiopian opal weighs 25.67 carats and is cut in a classic oval shape that highlights its remarkable pl...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
22.17ct Pear Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this exceptional Ethiopian opal weighs 22.17 carats and is cut in an elegant pear shape that emphasizes its dramatic pla...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
RUCHI Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Blue Rhodium Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold with blue rhodium. Ethiopian Opal:12.22ct total weight. Blue Sapphire:4.54ct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Ethiopian Opal Bracelet With White Topaz 0.86 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.80 Carats White Topaz: 0.06 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 10 Inches Custo...
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 2.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.68 Carats White Topaz: 0.62 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom ...
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.7 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.68 Carats White Topaz: 0.02 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom ...
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.46 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.24 Carats White Topaz: 0.22 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 6 US Custom ...
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
16.94 Carat Round Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone Unmounted Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this exceptional Ethiopian opal weighs 16.94 carats and is cut in a classic round shape that emphasizes symmetry, brilli...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.68 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.20 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 6 US Custom ...
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Ethiopian Opal Bird Nest Design Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Ethiopian Opal Shape: Oval Number: 1 Size: 16 x 12 mm.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
8.4Ct Ethiopian Opal Pendant with Earth-Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, 18x13mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Opals from Ethiopia are famed for their bright, dancing fire, and no two are alike.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K gold, Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 1.68 carats. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 0.27 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,700Sale Price|36% Off
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
RUCHI Ethiopian Opal, Multi-Colored Sapphires and Diamonds Yellow Gold Studs
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal: 7.78 carats Multi-Colored Sapphires: 5.49 Diamond: 0.407 carats Length: .75'' Omega Backs Closure
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 20.63 Cttw. Ethiopian Opal, Tsavorite and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of these earrings is the mesmerizing Ethiopian opal, embraced by a celestial diamond halo set on a black rhodium top.
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal and White Topaz natural gemstone earrings, 14 Karat Rose Gold
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Ethiopian Opal and Topaz gemstones 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Label certificate Main Stone: Ethiopian Opal Main Stone Creation: natural Main Stone Color: multicolor Main stone size...
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
RUCHI Marquise Ethiopian Opal Cabochon with Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal: 1.97ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.21ct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal 11.72 Carat Rectangular Cushion Loose Gem - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 11.72 carat Ethiopian opal in a rectangular cushion cut, offered loose and unmounted for collectors and bespoke jewelry design.
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 1.84ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ethiopian Opal: 1.84 carat, 9X9mm size, cushion shape.
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$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
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
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
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Rhodolite and Black Spinel 29 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 4.92 Carats Rhodolite = 11.25 Carats Black Spinel = 13.20 Carats Metal: Black Rhodium...
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
RUCHI Ethiopian Opal, Colombian Emerald & Blue Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful opal ring features an Ethiopian opal with emerald and blue sapphire accents set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings Rhodolite and Black Spinel 29 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 4.92 Carats Rhodolite = 11.25 Carats Black Spinel = 13.20 Carats Metal: Black Rhodium...
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
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
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Chrome Diopside 2.88 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Chrome Diopside: 1.88 Carats Ethiopian Opal: 0.98 Carats White Topaz: 0.02 Carats Metal: Sterling S...
Opal, Topaz, 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
RUCHI Blue Sapphire, Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Pavé Chandelier Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire: 23.74ct total weight. Ethiopian Opal: 6.23ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.46ct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 18k 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).