Late Regency Mahogany And Brass Gun Box On Base
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged box opening to a baize lined interior. The box fitted with brass corners and central flush brass handle. Later mahogany base with square section legs.
Brass
Gun-shaped silver vermeil snuff cigarette box, France, early 20th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Gun-shaped silver vermeil snuff cigarette box France, early 20th century.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Petite Indian Swivel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Composed of a zinc and copper alloy known as gun metal, the small box is cast in the form of a leaf or mango and was likely originally used to store kumkuma, a vibrant powder used fo...
Metal, Silver
Antique Tramp Art Box / Jewelry Box Carved Brass 1893 Chip Carved War Decoration
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
The box contains multiple guns & pike helmets and a lions head holding a brass ring to open the chest.
Brass
Skull Lighter Case Holder Memento Mori Gun Metal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Lighter Case Holder Memento Mori Gun Metal Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Lighter Case is a rare archive object, handcrafted in Paris in 2008 and finished in ruthenium platin...
Brass
Attributed To Fabergé 18ct Gold And Diamond Gun Metal Cigarette Case, Circa 1893
By Fabergé
Located in Portland, England
Attributed to Fabergé, this important 18ct gold and rose-cut diamond gunmetal cigarette case belonged to Princess Albertine of Montenuovo, daughter of Wilhelm Albrecht, 1st Prince of...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box. This small snuff box is carved in the form of a 112-gun ship of the line with a removable quarterdeck.
Boxwood
IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun Lake Tahoe IW389105 White Ceramic Box Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW389105 Serial: 634**** Year: 2022 Model: IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun Edition Case Material: White Ceramic Band: White Rubber Bezel: White Ce...
IWC IW324712 Pilots Mark XVIII Top Gun SFTI Black Ceramic 41mm Box Paper 2022
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW324712 Year: 2022 Model: Pilots Mark XVIII Top Gun SFTI Case Material: Ceramic Band: Leather Bezel: Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 41mm ...
Antique Map of Isère ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854
By Victor Levasseur
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is surrounded by portraits of Casimir Perrier and Bayard, pictures of an eagle, vine, a flag of Grenoble city, game, chamois, fish, chimneys, guns and cannonballs, a glove bo...
Paper
Unavailable
H 24 in W 38.5 in D 13.25 in
English Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Gun Box on Custom Made Stand
Located in Wells, ME
The interior of the gun box was relined in velvet probably 25 years ago.
Brass
WW1 Ammo Box German 08 Machine Gun
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Ammo box WWI German Machine Gun 08. Both have original distressed paint and remain in good condition.
Metal
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Engraved Cocked Gun Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Deakin & Francis sterling silver engraved cocked gun cufflinks. Come with original box and papers.
Sterling Silver
IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition Top Gun IW3375026
By IWC
Located in Nashville, TN
Premium Pre-owned IWC Pilot’s Top Gun Watch in the original box. Part Iceman and all Maverick, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition Top Gun pays homage to the fearless ...
Natural Untreated Australian 43.77ct Boulder Opal Bracelet in Sterling Silver
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
This opal bracelet arrives in a gun-metal aluminum box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Natural Untreated Australian 4.34ct Boulder Opal Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 4.34ct Opal length: 12.56mm Opal width: 10.52mm Metal: 18K yellow gold Ring size: N (resizable) This ring arrives in a gu...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mahogany George III Four Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Dublin, GB
A fabulous George III mahogany four pedestal dining table, the superbly figured mahogany rectangular tops, with a reeded edge and three extra leaves, resting on four shot of turned g...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 1.61 in W 0.48 in
Natural Untreated Australian 8.72ct Boulder Opal Earrings in 18 K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 8.72ct Opal length: 40.76mm Opal width: 12.11mm Opal thickness: 4.39mm Metal: 18K yellow gold These opal earrings arrive i...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Natural Untreated Australian 2.57ct Black Opal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Metal: 18K yellow gold Ring size: N + 1/2(resizable) This ring arrives in a gun-metal aluminium box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.23 in W 0.41 in
Premium Quality Australian 4.06ct Black Pipe Opal Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
This opal pendant arrives in a gun-metal aluminum box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Natural Untreated Australian 1.38ct Boulder Opal Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Metal: 18K yellow gold Ring size: N (resizable) This ring arrives in a gun-metal aluminium box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Premium Quality Australian 5.03ct Boulder Opal Pendant in 18K Rose Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
This opal pendant arrives in a gun-metal aluminum box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Premium Quality Australian 10.64ct Boulder Opal Pendant in 18K Rose Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
This opal pendant arrives in a gun-metal aluminum box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Australian 0.68ct Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Metal: 18K white gold Ring size: N+1/2 (resizable) This ring arrives in a gun-metal aluminium box inside a paper orange box.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Premium Quality Australian 12.22ct Opal Doublet Earrings 18K Gold with Diamonds
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
Metal: 18K yellow gold These opal earrings arrive in a gun-metal aluminum box inside a paper orange box.
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian 1.86ct Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 1.86ct Opal length: 13.17mm Opal width: 8.26mm Opal thickness: 3.16mm Metal: 18K white gold This opal pendant arrives in...
Opal, White Gold
Unavailable
H 0.99 in W 0.39 in
Natural Australian 5.26ct Opals Doublet and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Opal weight: 5.26ct Opal length: 25.08mm Opal width: 9.86mm Opal thickness: 2.42mm Metal: 18K white gold These opal earrings arrive in a gun-metal aluminum box insi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 0.98 in W 0.55 in
Australian 4.86ct Premium Quality Opal Doublet Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 4.86ct Opal length: 24.75mm Opal width: 13.81mm Opal thickness: 2.68mm Metal: 18K yellow gold This opal pendant arrives in...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.68 in W 1.49 in
Premium Quality Australian 22.62ct Opal Pendant Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal length: 16.12mm Opal width: 36.43mm Opal thickness: 3.81mm Metal: 18K yellow gold This opal pendant arrives in a gun-metal aluminu...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Australian 3.82 Ct Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Metal: 18K white gold Ring size: N (resizable) This ring arrives in a gun-metal aluminium box inside a paper orange box.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 2.11 in W 2.61 in
Natural Untreated Australian Boulder Opals Necklace Set In 18K Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal length: 53.55mm Opal width: 66.21mm Opal thickness: 3.46mm Necklace metal: 18K yellow gold This opal necklace arrives in a gun-met...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian 6.61ct Opal Doublet Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 6.61ct Opal length: 14.99mm Opal Width: 13.05mm Opal Thickness: 2.40mm Metal: 18K white gold These opal earrings arrive in a...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 0.9 in W 0.36 in
Australian 5.93 Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 5.93ct Opal length: 22.68mm Opal width: 9.03mm Metal: 18K yellow gold This opal pendant arrives in a gun-metal aluminum bo...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Natural Australian 1.36ct Black Opal Engagement Ring 18k White Gold with Diamond
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Metal: 18K white gold Ring size: N (resizable) This ring arrives in a gun-metal aluminium box inside a paper orange box.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 0.79 in
Australian 15.78ct Opal Doublet and Diamond Pendant Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 15.78ct Opal length: 39.89mm Opal width: 19.99mm Opal thickness: 3.22mm Metal: 18K white gold This opal pendant arrives in...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 1.12 in W 0.52 in
Natural Australian 7.22ct Opal Doublet Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Opal weight: 7.22ct Opal length: 28.30mm Opal width: 13.17mm Opal thickness: 2.12mm Metal: 18K white gold These opal earrings arrive in a gun-metal aluminum box ins...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 1.66 in W 0.69 in
Premium Quality Australian 9.50ct Black Doublet Opal Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 9.50ct Opal length: 42.11mm Opal width: 17.38mm Opal thickness: 3.92mm Metal: 18K white gold This opal pendant arrives in ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 1.24 in W 0.45 in
Natural Untreated Australian 10.87ct Boulder Opal Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
PARTICULARS: Size & Stone Measurements: Opal weight: 10.87ct Opal length: 19.86mm Opal width: 8.51mm Opal thickness: 4.82mm Metal: 18K white gold These opal earrings arrive in...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other 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).