Skip to main content

Idar Oberstein

to
7
55
48
118
77
29
11
7
6
5
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
25
11
6
2
2
Sunset Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Pink Pearl by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Sunset Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Pink Pearl by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Sunset Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Pink Pearl by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Lazaro Ring in Sterling Silver 925 by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Lazaro Ring in Sterling Silver 925 by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Lazaro Ring in Sterling Silver 925 by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sculptural Solid Jade Ring Hand Carved Asymmetric Form Contemporary Jewelry
Sculptural Solid Jade Ring Hand Carved Asymmetric Form Contemporary Jewelry

Sculptural Solid Jade Ring Hand Carved Asymmetric Form Contemporary Jewelry

Located in Berlin, DE

The ring itself was hand carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, a historic center of gemstone cutting and carving since the 19th century, renowned for its precision and craftsmanship.

Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade

Geschmolzen Ring in Sterling Silver 925 by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Geschmolzen Ring in Sterling Silver 925 by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Geschmolzen Ring in Sterling Silver 925 by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Verborgen When the Inside Opens Up Sculptural Brooch & Object by Julia Obermaier
Verborgen When the Inside Opens Up Sculptural Brooch & Object by Julia Obermaier

Verborgen When the Inside Opens Up Sculptural Brooch & Object by Julia Obermaier

By Julia Obermaier

Located in Geneve, CH

She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Trier University of Applied Sciences, Departement of Gemstones and Jewellery in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in 2016 and 2019 with a Mast...

Category

2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s
Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s

Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s

By Louis Wain

Located in London, GB

They were renowned for high quality metal fancy items that were often produced at the Gebrüder Schmidt factory in Idar-Oberstein. Their Edwardian-era novelty cat-themed pieces are pa...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

24.95 Carat Rock Crystal with Iron Inclusions Gold Ring Atelier Munsteiner
24.95 Carat Rock Crystal with Iron Inclusions Gold Ring Atelier Munsteiner

24.95 Carat Rock Crystal with Iron Inclusions Gold Ring Atelier Munsteiner

By Atelier Munsteiner

Located in Berlin, DE

About the artist: „Designing the stone” is the motivating maxim at family owned Atelier Munsteiner: Bernd Munsteiner built the studio in Stipshausen (near Germany´s „gemstone town“ I...

Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold

4.04 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Earrings by Atelier Munsteiner
4.04 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Earrings by Atelier Munsteiner

4.04 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Earrings by Atelier Munsteiner

By Atelier Munsteiner

Located in Berlin, DE

One of a Kind About the artist: „Designing the stone” is the motivating maxim at family owned Atelier Munsteiner: Bernd Munsteiner built the studio in Stipshausen (near Germany´s „ge...

Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

7.58 Carat Zircon Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Gold Black Rhodium Cluster Ring
7.58 Carat Zircon Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Gold Black Rhodium Cluster Ring

7.58 Carat Zircon Diamond Pink Sapphire 18k Gold Black Rhodium Cluster Ring

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

This cluster ring features a blue zircon oval from Cambodia, cut in Idar Oberstein, Germany. The blue zircon is 10 by 12 millimeters and 7.58 carats HT. 0.34-carat total weight of ...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

Curvo Doble Ring in Sterling Silver with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Curvo Doble Ring in Sterling Silver with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Curvo Doble Ring in Sterling Silver with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Medio Círculo Ring in Sterling Silver 925 & Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Medio Círculo Ring in Sterling Silver 925 & Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Medio Círculo Ring in Sterling Silver 925 & Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Curvo Medium Ring in Sterling Silver 925 and Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Curvo Medium Ring in Sterling Silver 925 and Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Curvo Medium Ring in Sterling Silver 925 and Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Curvo Mini Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Curvo Mini Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Curvo Mini Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Large Trapezoide Ring in Sterling Silver & Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Large Trapezoide Ring in Sterling Silver & Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Large Trapezoide Ring in Sterling Silver & Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Trapezoide Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Trapezoide Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Trapezoide Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Trapecio Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Trapecio Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Trapecio Ring in Sterling Silver 925 with Gemstone by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930

By Jacob Bengel Company

Located in Devon, England

FREE Delivery UK mainland About Jakob Bengel Jakob Bengel was a chain and costume jewellery factory, founded by Jakob Bengel in 1873 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Until 1920, the compa...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Austro-Hungarian Enamel Rock Crystal St. George and Dragon Necklace Antique
Austro-Hungarian Enamel Rock Crystal St. George and Dragon Necklace Antique

Austro-Hungarian Enamel Rock Crystal St. George and Dragon Necklace Antique

Located in New York, NY

It could also be French or Swiss work or from the the Idar-Oberstein region. It is a treasure to be enjoyed, worn when desired, and passed on for generations.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Trapecio Doble Ring in Sterling Silver with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Trapecio Doble Ring in Sterling Silver with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Trapecio Doble Ring in Sterling Silver with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor

Located in Geneve, CH

She began her career as an independent jeweler in 2013 after graduating as a Chemical Engineer from ITESO, and completed her Master of Arts degree in Gemstone and Jewelry at the Trie...

Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

8.57 Carat Sea of Cortez Pearl, 39.62 Carat Rock Crystal, Diamond, Gold Brooch
8.57 Carat Sea of Cortez Pearl, 39.62 Carat Rock Crystal, Diamond, Gold Brooch

8.57 Carat Sea of Cortez Pearl, 39.62 Carat Rock Crystal, Diamond, Gold Brooch

By Brenda Smith

Located in Woodstock, GA

The flower on this brooch was hand-carved in Idar Oberstein, Germany from 39.62 carats of rock crystal.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

* Attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt of Idar-Oberstein, this opal exemplifies the master carver's pioneering technique of using the stone's natural matrix as a contrasting ground — a me...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s
Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s

Art Deco German Bakelite Gold Ringed Ball Pendants Chunky Chain Necklace 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

Each end of the toggle bar resembles stacked balls, recalling the oval-cartouche stacked-cannonball signature of German jewelry chain-specialist Jakob Bengel, who founded his busines...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Talisman VII Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Amulet Natural Quartz
Talisman VII Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Amulet Natural Quartz

Talisman VII Carved Rock Crystal Pendant Amulet Natural Quartz

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Limited edition - Talisman VII Necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein, Germany with black 100% silk cord - Japan Rock Crystal origin - Brazil metal jewelr...

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Talisman V Rock Crystal Pendant Gem Mens Necklace gift Unisex birthday
Talisman V Rock Crystal Pendant Gem Mens Necklace gift Unisex birthday

Talisman V Rock Crystal Pendant Gem Mens Necklace gift Unisex birthday

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Limited edition - Talisman V Necklace with natural Rock Crystal carved by hand - Idar-Oberstein, Germany with black 100% silk cord - Japan rock crystal origin - Brazil metal jewelry ...

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOTE: * This documentation is provided by the German Foundation for Gemstone Research (Deutsche Stiftung Edelsteinforschung) of Idar-Oberstein. Images do not always reflect the true...

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Graduated Natural Pearl Necklace with Platinum & Diamond Clasp, 1951
Cartier Graduated Natural Pearl Necklace with Platinum & Diamond Clasp, 1951

Cartier Graduated Natural Pearl Necklace with Platinum & Diamond Clasp, 1951

By Cartier

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Also an certificate from the German gemlab DSEF in Idar-Oberstein dated March 2026 stating that the pearls are natural saltwater pearls.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Talisman V Rock Crystal necklace Mens Christmas gift Unisex birthday Japan silk
Talisman V Rock Crystal necklace Mens Christmas gift Unisex birthday Japan silk

Talisman V Rock Crystal necklace Mens Christmas gift Unisex birthday Japan silk

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Chosen for its absolute purity, the stone was carved entirely by hand in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, a town globally celebrated for gemstone masters whose skills have been refined over ...

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

By John Brogden

Located in London, GB

In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand
Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand

Natural Sculptural Geological Agate Slice Specimen On Marble Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Agate was used frequently throughout the Middle Ages for decorative objects and the cutting industry in Idar and Oberstein, Germany was developed to take advantage of the quartz crys...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Marble

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Idar Oberstein", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Idar Oberstein For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact idar oberstein you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and rose gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 39 antique edition and 71 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect idar oberstein may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A idar oberstein from Diane Griswold Johnston, Jakob Bengel and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A idar oberstein of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring opal, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our idar oberstein for sale are for women, but there are 51 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Idar Oberstein?

The price for a idar oberstein starts at $304 and tops out at $132,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,500.