Set in 18K gold, Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ethiopian Opal & Pink Sapphires Dangle "butterfly" Earrings set in 18K white Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 1.68 ...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Solid Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (14) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - White Base w/ Blue, Green & Orange Play - Range from 2.4mm to 3.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yell...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Dangling Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Vintage! These classic dangling earrings each feature an oval-shaped opal set in a 14KT bezel, hanging off a triangular 14KT vintage motif. Hallmarks: 14K Length: 1.5-inch total le...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Freeform Earring and Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and artistic set showcasing the natural beauty of opal, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a fluid, freeform design. The pendant features two elongated opals with vibran...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BLACK OPALS Modernist Oval Earrings-Studs In Solid Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist earrings with precious black-opals. This is a beautiful pair of modernist earrings-studs created in Europe around the 1970-1980.
Black Opal, Opal, 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...
18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Opal Earrings with Pave Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
These stunning 18k yellow gold earrings feature a perfect pairing of two vibrant Peridot stones. The striking green hues of the Peridot catch the light with every movement, adding a ...
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Earrings have a simple push back. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ethiopian Opal ✦ Gemstone Cut: Pear Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 22.99 ct.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 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...
$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...
$585Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural White Opal Stud Earrings in 925 Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Handmade White Opal Stud Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver – Premium Pear Shape Gemstone Jewelry with Play of Color & Fire 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 6.60 Grams 🪚 S...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Emma Chapman Silver Gold Plated Pink Opal Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These pink opal and ruby dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops. The gemstones have been hand-cut into teardrop shapes and are set in sterling silver with gold micron pl...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
8.32 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 8.32 carats Opal, .74 carats emerald and 1.51 carats of glimmering diamonds. Made to Order FOLLOW MEGHNA ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$15,500 / item
7.2 Carat Opal Sapphire 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 7.2 carats Opal, .68 carats sapphire and 2.35 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefro...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 1.71 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and diamond halo earrings. 2 oval cabochon opals with red, blue and green flash set in 14k gold baskets , each with a halo of round brilliant cuts diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Solid Black Opal Oval Cabs 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple and elegant pair of Black Opal Oval Cabochons measuring 12x10 mm. in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel setting. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco st...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,500 / item
25.18 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 25.18 carats Opal, 2.2 carats emerald, sapphire and .17 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.35 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stunning stud earrings are set with 4.35 carats Opal doublets, .28 carats blue sapphire and .30 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA ...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Opal Tanzanite Gold Drop Pendant Hand Made Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent Earrings with opal cabochon and tanzanite briolè stone surround all the cabochon.
Opal, Tanzanite, Gold
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings in White Gold Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 3.50 Carats Approximately Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 1.75 Carats Approximately...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Tsavorite Garnet Earrings in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 3.50 Carats Approximately Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 1.75 Carats Approximately 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing ..10 Carats Two Ro...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold, Black Opal, Tsavorite, Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Details at a Glance: Designer/Maker: Aires Jewelers, New Jersey Collection: Aires Signature Collection Construction: Handmade — One of a Kind Metal: 18K White Gold Center Stone: Oval...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Opal, Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles, you'll feel ultra-sophisticated wearing these gorgeous earrings! Earrings measure 1.25" in in length and 7/8" wide Australian opals...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite...
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Pear Opal w/ Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Opals - Pear Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - White Base w/ Very Nice Play of Color - 11.8x6.8mm each (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Caboc...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage earrings with opals. This is a beautiful pair of studs’ earrings crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with polished finish.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$15,179Sale Price|55% Off
Black Opal earrings white gold Neon Blue Special person wedding gift jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x 0.39 in / 8 х 10 mm stones weight - 2.15 carats earrings height - 1.81 in / 46 mm e...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal & Lapis Lazuli Ornate Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (4) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base Color w/ Orange & Green Color Play - 5mm and 3.5mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Round C...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2.02 Carat Fire Opal Post Dangle Earrings 6.78 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 14k yellow gold with opal cabochons.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Earrings With Rhodolite Garnet 4.88 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Opal: 3.36 Carats Rhodolite Garnet: 1.42 Carats White Topaz: 0.10 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterlin...
Garnet, Opal, Rhodolite, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Silver Over Gold Opal and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The earrings give of that special outer worldly opal radiance that just makes you happy.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Kabana Fire Opal Leaf Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Long Dangle Design
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your style with these stunning authentic Kabana Fire Opal Dangle Earrings, crafted in luminous 14k yellow gold. Each earring features an elegant leaf motif adorned with vibra...
Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Pink Opal Drop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Rose Opal Green Agate Drop Earrings. Handcrafted in Italy, these 18k yellow gold earrings feature a refined and happy colored design. ...
Agate, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Opal Earrings With Rhodolite Garnet 4.88 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Opal: 3.36 Carats Rhodolite Garnet: 1.42 Carats White Topaz: 0.10 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterlin...
Garnet, Opal, Rhodolite, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Opal Pearl Earrings Star Motif 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful romantic pair of antique Art Deco Opal Pearl Earrings with 10 spectacular round Opal cabochons of great beauty accented by a pearl set in a star motif setting in ...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,349Sale Price|55% Off
Opal Black Silver Earrings Dangle Large Gemstone LOTR Gothic style wedding
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Koroit Opal earrings in blackened and gold plated silver opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.55 х 0.91 in / 14 х 23 mm opal weight - 23.10 carats earrings length - ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Tourmaline, Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Russian Pink Tourmaline, Australian Boulder Opal and accent white Diamond (0.18 total carats, G-H, SI1) 18k yellow gold dangle earrings. Dangle earrings are 2.5 inches in length. Gor...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
12.93 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bee Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are hand set with 12.93 carats Opal, 1.79 carats emerald and .88 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Opal Amethyst Full Cut Round Diamonds White Gold Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 Pink Opal round cabochon,then 2 oval faceted Amethyst and full cut round Diamonds set in White Gold are holding 2 Pink Opal round Drops. In 1978 our workshop started in I...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.48 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Opal Cluster Rubie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings, suspending a beautiful cluster of pink opals weighing 34.85 carats, set with 0.13 carats of ru...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Earrings With Rhodolite Garnet 4.88 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Opal: 3.36 Carats Rhodolite Garnet: 1.42 Carats White Topaz: 0.10 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterlin...
Garnet, Opal, Rhodolite, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Topaz & Opal earrings 18KT yellow gold Vintage clip on omega earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare pearl necklace featuring freshwater pearls, natural topaz and fire opal made in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 17.73gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL TOPAZ Count: 2 Cut: Cabo...
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
11.7 Carat Opal 18 Karat White Gold Tiered Drop Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are set with 11.7 carats Opal doublet and 1.11 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the l...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.48 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Opal Earrings With White Topaz 1.32 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 1.18 Carats White Topaz: 0.14 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 8 x ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Baume Creation Opal Mint Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
A pair of triangle-cut, claw-set, watermint-colored tsavorite garnets hold claw-set Australian cabochon-cut oval opals. The attachment system is a push-button disc.
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Opal Cluster Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat gold, beautiful cluster drop earrings, featuring 17.35 carats of natural Opals suspending from two round opals weighing 2...
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Drop 14K White Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Australian Opal Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 10×8 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 3.80 Carat (approx. in total) Additional Gemstones ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.33 Carat Opal and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.33 Carat Opal and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian concept magnificent fire rainbow opal and diamond stud earring is majestic.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K yellow Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Pair of Opal Turtle Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
Each of these elegant stud earrings comprise of a beautiful oval cabochon opal bezel set as the shell of an plain polished 18 karat yellow gold turtle.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.48 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Opal Earrings With White Topaz 1.32 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 1.18 Carats White Topaz: 0.14 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 8 x ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pink Opal Earrings With White Topaz 1.32 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 1.18 Carats White Topaz: 0.14 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 8 x ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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).
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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