3.48 Carat Black Harlequin Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Cocktail Ring, center securely nestled with a Black Harlequin
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Edwardian 6.00 Ct Harlequin Opal 1.80 Ct Diamond 18 KT Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
– assay on the chain Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural harlequin opal of approx 6.00 Ct (19.25 mm. x 9.33
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Doublet Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Polar Lights Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage opal, emeralds and diamonds necklace
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage pendantif set in white and yellow 18ct gold, centering an important white harlequin opal
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Diamonds Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
beautiful cabochon-cut harlequin opal surrounded on a silver patch by old rose cut diamonds. The reason for
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 2.25 Ct Solid Australian Opal Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gemstones Opal is of mesmerizing harlequin flashy colours catching colour hues as you turn it in the light
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Opal Gold Necklace Harlequin pattern Opal wedding anniversary gift ideas
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold necklace with natural fine quality Harlequin pattern Opal opal origin - Australia
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,915
W 0.63 in L 2.45 in
Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian Australian Lightning Ridge Harlequin Precious Black Opal and White Opal Brooch
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 27.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice 18 x 29 mm oval harlequin Koroit boulder opal with nearly every rainbow color displayed is
Opal, 18k Gold
8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
/orange/yellow/green/ play of color in a harlequin pattern on a black background. The opal is Ethiopian in
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alexandra Mor 13.07 Carat Checkerboard - Harlequin Opal and Diamond Ring
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
An Alexandra Mor ring featuring a *Checkerboard- Harlequin Opal & Diamonds detailed with Alexandra
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
H 1.89 in W 0.56 in L 178.94 in
Prettiest Edwardian 6.00 Carat Harlequin Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Centred by a natural Australian solid Harlequin opal with white body and amazing colour play flashes
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s Victorian 7.0 Carat Natural Harlequin Opal Diamond Enamel Gold Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
with an enormous Harlequin Opal surrounded by Diamonds. Bangle is of wide measure fully covered by
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare Harlequin Pattern Solid Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring 9ct Gold Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Rare Solid Semi Black Harlequin Opal Ring This beautiful, retro style ring features a 1.21ct solid
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Beautiful Victorian Opal and 2.60 Carat Diamond Fly Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
1.60 Ct (G-VVS/VS) - 3 oval cabochon cut natural Harlequin Opal of 9 x 5 mm. Back allows wearing it
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco 2.90 Carat Natural Opal and Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Below Metal: 14 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural harlequin opal of
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.7 in W 1.19 in
Victorian 10.50 Carat Heart Multi Opal 1.45 Carat Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 7 heart shaped natural harlequin opals of 6 mm. x 5.5 mm. (average) approx 10.50 Ct in total
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Opal 1.80 Carat Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural Harlequin opal of approx 1.70 Ct (10.80 mm. x 7.04 mm.) - 2 cushion old mine cut diamonds
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.15 in D 0.32 in L 2.72 in
40 Carat Multi-Color Harlequin Pattern Free-Form Custom Opal Pendant
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a one of a kind 14 karat yellow gold 40 carat, multi color, harlequin pattern, free form
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Antique 5.72 Carat Harlequin Opal and 7.52 Carat Diamond 12K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 5.72 carat harlequin opal and 7.52 carat diamond, 12
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
An impressive Art Deco harlequin black opal and diamond ring in platinum, circa 1935. The ring is
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
An impressive Art Deco harlequin black opal and diamond ring in platinum, circa 1935. The ring is
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Harlequin Precious Black Opal Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Australian Lightning Ridge Harlequin precious black opal and baguette-cut diamond
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Rare Harlequin Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A harlequin pattern is rarely found in opal and is highly prized in the opal community from dealers
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Walton & Company Harlequin Black Opal Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Australian Black Opal- 23-14mm Bezel set in etched platinum diamond deco ring 20 round old mine
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Nouveau Era 18kt. Gold & Harlequin Black Opal Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An extraordinary and utterly unique ring featuring an enthralling, fiery and exotic black opal
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fiery Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This extraordinary cocktail ring features a phenomenal 3.48 carat Australian black opal with a
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
harlequin pattern, with vibrant patches of green and blue shifting across the gemstone. The opal is set in a
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Sold
W 0.91 in L 7 in
Hemmerle Mandarin Garnets Cuff Bracelet In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds And Opals
By Hemmerle
Located in Miami, FL
hundred six natural earth mined gemstones, such; Harlequin black opals, spessartite garnets and colorless
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Black Opal, Gold,...
French Important Black Opal Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
This stunning and elegant ring centers on a round cabochon harlequin opal surrounded by 14 round
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 8.0 Australian Opal Rose Cut Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cabochon cut natural harlequin opal of approx. 8.00 Ct (19.93 mm. x 16.48 mm.) – 32 rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Harlequin Black Opal Victorian Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
color as in this black opal are called Harlequin, one of the rarest types of black opal and these were
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Harlequin Australian Black Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
features an Australian Harlequin black opal weighing 4.91 carats. This rare opal exhibits an incredible
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Black Opal Yellow Gold Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
period piece is set with a rare black opal showing a "Harlequin" color pattern with lots of red besides
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Opal Ring, One-of-a-kind Mosaic Opal Bypass Ring, Handmade in Our Shop
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: G (excellent, near colorless) Gemstone: Opal Gemstone Color: Harlequin, blue pink green and a flash
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Harlequin Opal 1.90 Carat Diamond Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
work leading to the main Opal drop. Hand crafted as invidual piece of solid 18 KT gold. italian origin
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Modern Art Deco Style 12.25 Carat Harlequin Opal and Diamond Pendant, Handmade
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
12.25ct. The opal is predominantly green and blue iridescent colours and orange in harlequin effect
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
opal ring set with 3 harlequin opals, each separated by a row of three Old European cut diamonds in a
Opal, 18k Gold
Harlequin Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold & Platinum Necklace & Brooch
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
piece. The Harlequin pattern black boulder opal in this setting is fit for a queen, with over 12ct of
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 1.54 in W 1.03 in
12.40 Carat Natural Australian Opal 2.38 Carat Diamond Rare Edwardian Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural harlequin opal of approx 12.40 Ct
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique, Art Deco, 18 Carat White Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
the most highly-valued ‘Harlequin’ opals. Showcasing this extraordinary central stone is a beautiful
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Rare Art Deco G VVS 1.65 Carat Diamond 1.25 Carat Opal Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural Harlequin opal of approx 1.25 Ct
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 22.0 Carat Natural Opal Rose Cut Diamond Huge Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cabochon cut natural Harlequin opal of 22.3 mm. x 18.2 mm. approx 22,00 Ct – 50 rose cut diamonds totalling
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
An incredible, 19th century, natural opal (harlequin coloured) and diamond ring, circa 1880. Set to
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior by John Galliano taupe open-knit dress, ss 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior taupe open-knit dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Double-layered ▪ Multiple shoulder straps ▪ Figure-hugging fit ▪ Deep v neckline ▪ Asymm...
1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent turn-of-the-century late Victorian, early Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18k Gold ring, Circa 1900. This Crystal Australian opal displays electric play of color in ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Black Opal Approx 23.7 × 11.8 mm Depth: 5.6mm Diamonds Approx 1.81ct total Marks 18 _____...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$16,500 / set
W 1.03 in L 11.42 in
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.85 in W 0.25 in Dm 1 in
Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,850
W 0.33 in D 0.11 in L 0.58 in
Natural 2.75 Ct Australian green and pink black boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 2.75 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut ...
Opal, Black Opal
Victorian 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.30 carat opal and 2.54 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Natural Raw Emerald Crystal Necklace Pine Double-Sided cone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Double-sided Pine necklace with natural raw Emerald (green beryl) crystal in patinated silver emerald origin - Ural mountains emerald crystal measurements - 16 х 25 х 38 mm / 0.63 x...
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch Model 200UCQ32W
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch Model 200UCQ32W is an exquisite timepiece known for its luxury and elegance. It features a round mother-of-pearl dial adorned with A...
Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Coat Red Black Angora Jacket Leather
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Couture coat. FW 2001 Collection. Pure angora coat, pointy black leather details. Femme fatale - elegant and sexy unique statement piece. Spectacular vi...
Gin and Grace Classic 14K Ethiopian Opal and Onyx Ring
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 with 12x16mm Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal of...
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Piece - Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag Black, round shaped evening bag crafted from lambskin leather designed with iconic diamond quilting. Featuring over...
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).