Silver and 14k Gold Serpent Diamond Bangle with Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, Opal
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
15 ct Drops of Tourmaline 6 ct Round Purple Tourmaline 2ct Brown Diamonds 0.20ct Ruby 2.2ct Opal 6g 14k Gold Silver
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This necklace features the following gemstones; • Sapphires • Ethiopian Fire Opal • Rainbow moonstone • Garnet • Citrine • Lace Agate • Golden Lepidolite • Sunstone • Pink opal • Bo...
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Opal & Burma Ruby Ring
Located in London, England
It has flashes of all the colours in the rainbow, especially the much rarer and sought after red hues. The opal is wonderfully set off by the surrounding diamonds and Burma rubies on...
18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D, 12.89 Carat Opal Bird Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Set brooch with diamonds that weigh 2.95ct come together with 12.89ct of Opal, 0.45ct of Sapphires, 2.06ct of Rubies and 0.50ct of Emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$357Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Estate Style Opal Center Butterfly Brooch Pendant with Sapphires and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with a vibrant arrangement of opals, blue sapphires, and rubies in pear and round cuts, the composition beautifully captures the delicate symmetry of butterfly wings.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,800 / item
Snake Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in .2 carat Opal and .03 carat Ruby. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Haisley 10K Rose Gold Cushion-Cat Opal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This Pendant is made up of Cushion-Cut Opal (1 pcs) 1.23 carat and Ruby Round-Cut (12 Pcs) 0.23 Carat and Round-Cut White Diamond (16 Pcs) 0.06 Carat.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$63,750Sale Price|25% Off
Belle Époque/Art Nouveau Bracelet with Opals, Pearls and Diamonds by Rothmuller
By Karl Rothmüller
Located in Lucerne, CH
Accented by colourful, round cut rubies and demantoid garnets. Each link is artfully designed and masterfully attached to the adjoining elements.
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
7.12 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Tweety Bird PT 900 Cocktail Pendant
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Our tweety bird pendant comprises a 7.12-carat orange opal decorated with a 0.21 carat, pear-shaped ruby and a 0.21-carat, oval-shaped amethyst, and white diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
Opal Snake Cuff Bracelet Serpent Open Bangle Animal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Ruby Snake Cuff Bracelet Serpent Open Bangle Victorian Statement Cuff Designer: J DAUPHIN The Opal Ruby Snake Cuff is a slender coiled serpent bangle handcrafted in 14k gold ...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass
Ruby Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Style Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round Ruby shines at the heart of this Art Deco–inspired ring, set elegantly in a bezel. Surrounding Diamonds add sparkling brilliance, enhancing the gem’s rich red hue. Bl...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Meghna Jewels 10.02 carats Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 10.02 carats Opal, 2.52 carat ruby and 2.32 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold King Puffin Brooch with 12.44 Carat Black Opal Center
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in New York, NY
Black Opal 12.44 carats Ruby and sapphire 0.30 carats Stamped EW 750 Appraisal upon request from Cellini NYC
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,655Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Opal & Fancy Sapphire Necklace Suite 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Rubies, Opal & Fancy Sapphire Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem and Diamond necklace and earrings Beau...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Articulated bracelet featuring a serpent and an eagle and gemstones and diamonds
Located in QUIMPER, FR
The serpent, covered in turquoise-blue enamel punctuated with floral gold motifs, is crowned with a ruby; its eyes are set with old-cut diamonds. The eagle, finely detailed in its pl...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
Antique Style Victorian Frog Brooch Opal Diamond Lapel Pin for Him 8.55 carat
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with love and attention to detail, this features 8.55 carats of opal, ruby and 5.1 carats of diamonds. Opal, Diamond, Ruby enhances intellectual capacity of the person.
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique gold and gemset snake necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian gold necklace in the form of a serpent with a ruby and emerald set-head suspending from its mouth an opal and emerald heart pendant with a locket back, in 18k.
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Gemstone and Yellow Gold Bracelet and Pendant Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The bracelet is composed of eight claw-set cabochon cut gemstones including: 2.95ct ruby, 2.98ct yellow sapphire, 5.90ct garnet, 1.52ct opal, 1.80ct moonstone, 1.95ct green quartz an...
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Hand Made 18K Gold and Silver Dragonfly Brooch, Circa 1880-1910
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Antique, circa 1880-1910, 18K yellow gold and silver handmade dragonfly brooch/pendant slide with sapphire, opal, ruby and diamond. The plique-a-jour wings are pale blue/green ename...
Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
23K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Phoenix Design Brooch/Pin Certified #25063
Located in Washington Depot, CT
The piece is set with a variety of natural gemstones, including pear-cut rubies, emerald, jade, turquoise, opal, blue star sapphire and pink tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Star Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Jade, Emerald, Yellow ...
$350Sale Price / item|50% Off
French Victorian Style Multi Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Pair it with monochrome ensembles or deep jewel toned fabrics to allow the vivid ruby, sapphire, and opal accents to stand out as the focal point of your look.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$707Sale Price|30% Off
20" Multi-Stone, Pearl and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
As the eye traverses the intricate design, it encounters the mesmerizing hues of andelusite, garnet, Ethiopian opal, aquamarine, holly blue chalcedony, ruby, and blue sapphires, each...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
On the front, the plate is decorated with a gold-plated metal floral and plant motif, set with a variety of semi-precious and precious stones : pearls, opals, garnets, rubies, etc. T...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
Large Asian Motif Bird and Floral Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
One side features a Asian symbol and the other side has a bird sitting on a branch with opal flowers and faux-ruby accents. Age wear, tarnished, crack in opal.
Opal, Quartz, Gilt Metal
Antique Silver Topped Gold Butterfly Gem Set Ajour Cut Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The combination of diamonds, ruby, sapphire, opal, and emerald gives the brooch exceptional visual interest, with the opals adding luminous play of color and the rubies and emeralds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$442Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 23.32ct Multi Gem Peacock Silver Brooch Pendant with Diamond Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This captivating 23.32 carat opal, blue sapphire, ruby and diamond peacock brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, designed with an elegant sculptural silhouette inspired b...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
$455Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 9.15ct Multi Gemstone Embedded Maple Leaf Oxidised Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting 9.15 carats opals, rubies, blue sapphires, and emeralds multigemstone and diamond leaf brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, designed with an elegant open...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Ste...
Handcraft Multi-Color 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Very special 18 karat white gold cuff bracelet mounted with emerald leaves, Australian opals, aquamarine,pearls, rubies, diamonds and tanzanite.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Brooch - 13.6g
Located in Providence, RI
Each flower features a unique combination of stones, including amethyst, aquamarine, opal, seed pearls, sapphire, ruby, and diamond, creating a delightful display of color and contra...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tanzanite 20.42 Cts AAAA High Quality Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite Faceted Cut AAAA 21.43 Cts Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite Emerald Cut 20.24 Cts AAAA December Birthstone Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite, Emerald
Natural Tanzanite Emerald Cut 20.06 Cts AAAA Color Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Emerald, Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite AAAA Grade Top Quality Oval Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 9.24 Cts AAAA High Quality Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
AAAA High Quality Natural Tanzanite 17.9 Cts Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
AAAA Top Quality Natural Tanzanite 18.02 Cts Loose Gemstone Tanzanite Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
AAAA Natural Tanzanite Cushion Cut 16.8 Cts Birthstone Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite AAAA Emerald Cut 25.47 Cts December Birthstone Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite AAAA Color Oval 20.4 Cts Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 8x10mm 2.84 Cts Oval AAA Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 12x10mm 4.83 Cts Oval AA Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 7x9 mm 2.10 Cts Oval 3A Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 10x8mm 3.31 Cts Oval AAAA Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 8X10 mm 3.00 Cts Oval AA Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
AAA Oval Natural Tanzanite 7x9mm Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 1.98 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 8x11mm Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 4.24 Cts AAA Oval
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 8x10mm AAA Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 3.14 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 9x11mm AAA Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 3.90 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 9X7mm AA Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 2.74 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 12x10mm AAAA Color Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 12x10mm AAA Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 4.25 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 10x8mm AAA Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 3.70 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 12x10mm AA Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 5.50 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 12x10mm A Oval Loose Gemstone December Birthstone 4.5 Cts
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 11x9mm Faceted Cut AA Color Oval 3.75 cts December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 11x9mm Faceted Cut AAAA Color Oval 2.75 cts Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 11x9mm Faceted Cut AAA Color Oval 3.35 cts December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 11x9mm Faceted Cut A Color Oval 4.5 cts December Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
Natural Tanzanite 10x8mm Faceted Cut AA Color Oval 3.0 cts Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
We have a wide range of loose gemstones which include Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Peach Morganite, Amethyst, Ethiopian opals, Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds and Tourmaline. ♥ We offer 100% Na...
Tanzanite
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).