5.86 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 5.86 carats Opal, .74 carats emerald, blue sapphire and .33 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA J...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.62 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are hand set with 4.62 carats Opal doublets, .37 carats emerald, blue sapphire and .29 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco 9K Yellow Gold Opal and Faceted Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of opal, rock crystal, and yellow gold earrings, each comprising two opal cabochons, a panel of faceted rock crystal, in 9 karat yellow gold.
Opal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Coral and Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous dangle earrings feature colorful pear-shaped Ethiopian opals dangling from lovely peach coral cabochons set in 18k yellow gold!
Coral, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL 10.35 Cts Black Crystal Opal, 7.62 Cts Tsavorite & Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The attention to detail throughout these earrings is just incredible. Kiersten Elizabeth believes jewelry should be beautiful from every angle. This creation takes that notion to a...
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Platinum
24.64 Carats Diamond, Opal, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings in Modern Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
24.64 Carats Diamond, Opal, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings in Modern Style The exquisite and artistic design with which this set of earrings is crafted, speaks a lot about it. Scintil...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Agate Earring Boulder Opal Pearl Golden Sapphire 22k 18k Sterling Silver
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Whimsical agate wings take flight in this one-of-a-kind pair, anchored by luminous boulder opal and creamy pearl. Golden sapphire accents catch the light with warm sophistication, wh...
Sapphire, Agate, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Doublet & Diamond Cushion Earrings, 2000s
Located in Towson, MD
Elegant and eye-catching, this vintage pair of opal and diamond earrings from the early 2000s showcases luminous color and classic craftsmanship. Each cushion-shaped earring features...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Ethiopian Opal 22k Gold Post Earring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 8 x 12 mm pear shaped blue sheen rainbow moonstones dangle below 4 mm greenish Ethiopian "Welo" opal cabochons. Everything is surrounded by very substantial granulated high kar...
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Victorian 32 Cttw. Blue Opal, Apatite, C.Z and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of these exquisite earrings is a captivating cabochon Doublet Blue Opal, encased in a halo of dazzling diamonds set over black rhodium.
Diamond, Opal, Apatite, Gold, Sterling Silver
$7,570Sale Price|55% Off
Black Opal Titanium Gold Earrings Deep Neon Blue Fantasy Shape
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Titanium and 18K yellow gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.47 х 0.55 in / 12 х 14 mm stone weight - 2 carats earrings measurements - ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
18K Yellow Gold Hex Stud Earrings by Syna Jewels with Ethiopian Opal & Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Each hexagon-shaped stud features cabochon Ethiopian opals totaling approximately 3 carats, their iridescent play of color beautifully contrasted by the surrounding bezel-set diamond...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Opal with Diamond & Sapphire Accent Antique Style White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Backing: Lever Backs Center Gemstones Type: Australian Opal Shape: Cabochon Size: 6×4 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx. total weight) Additional Gemsto...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14.11 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Triple Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 14.11 carats Opal doublet, 0.32 carats emerald and 1.62 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWE...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
David Kord 14K WG Ethiopian Opal Inside-Out Hoop Earrings — 6.99ctw, 34mm
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A spectacular and show-stopping pair of inside-out hoop earrings by David Kord, showcasing a breathtaking continuous sweep of round Ethiopian opals totaling 6.99 carats, prong-set in...
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
$46,720Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Newport Opal Rock Crystal Ladies Drop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Revealing the legendary jeweler’s mastery of proportion and craftsmanship, each earring features two pear-shaped cabochon opals with a faceted rock crystal bead and hammered 18K gold...
Crystal, Opal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Opal, Tsavorite Garnet, Pink Spinel, Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sparkling pink spinels, glistening Tsavorite garnets and luscious blue sapphire cabochons make these dangling opal earrings dance!
Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Spinel...
$957Sale Price / item|44% Off
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sea Crab earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Round cabochon opal earrings in 14k gold.
Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 7.35 carats Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
$6,570Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sapphire Opal Dangle Drop Wedding Earrings in 14k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Opal Dangle Drop Wedding Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need dangle drop earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings crea...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2.51 Carat Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Drop Earring
Located in Miami, FL
A retro-inspired 14K rose gold drop earring pair featuring vivid round cabochon Mexican fire opals suspended from diamond-set bar and circle link drops, each topped with a prong-set ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ancient Coin, Turquoise, Opal & Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Ancient Roman bronze coin, Russian Pink and Watermelon Tourmaline, Citrine, and Australian Boulder Opal 18k yellow gold asymmetrical dangle earrings. Ancie...
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, ...
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Opal, Agate and Peridot Multi-Gemstone 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Three tier, hand forged 22k yellow gold dangle earrings featuring Ethiopian Opal (5.5 ct), Smoky Quartz (5.4 ct), Australian Boulder Opal (8.3 ct), Peridot (7.2 ct), Mexican Fire Opa...
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Earrings Sapphire Turquoise Infused with Brass 22k 18k Gold SS
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
These audacious boulder opals dangle earrings blur the line between raw earth and refined luxury. Swirling with natural opal patterns, sapphire, and turquoise infused with brass set ...
Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Brass, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Black Onyx & Diamonds Art Deco Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ethiopian Opal & Black Onyx Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Golden Hill Turquoise & Australian Boulder Opal 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Golden Hill Turquoise from Kazakhstan and Australian Boulder Opal 18k yellow gold dangle earrings. Dangle earrings are 2.88 inches in length. Gorgeous and unique gemstones in these c...
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
3-Tier Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Boulder Opal Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Contemporary and bohemian 3-tier 22k yellow gold dangle earrings featuring Lapis Lazuli, Australian Boulder Opal, and Carico Lake Turquoise (from the closed mine in Nevada, USA) gems...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Pink Opal Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part consists of 2 round cabochons of natural pink opal, then in the central part we have a white gold element, diamonds and red enamel, at the bottom there are 2 baroque p...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Pink Opal Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER The upper part consists of 2 round cabochons of natural pink opal, then in the central part we have a white gold element, diamonds and red e...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Set in 18K white Gold, Coral, Ethiopian Opals & Diamonds Rose Cut Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Coral & Opals Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Fancy Shape White Blue Boulder Opals Diamond Halo 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating earring set enchants with its elegant design and shimmering opalescent gemstones. Crafted in 18k gold, it features a cascade of iridescent opal stones (29.57 carats)...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fire Opal with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 3.30 carats with Diamond 1.17 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 8.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Pear Shape Opal Pendant and Earrings 18 Karat Gold Blue Green Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful romantic parure set of antique Art Deco Opal Earrings and Pendant with spectacular pear shape Opal cabochons of great beauty in a dangle drop setting.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|24% Off
Australian Boulder Opal, Turquoise, Silver and 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Stunning Australian Boulder Opal and Carico Lake turquoise (from the closed mine in Nevada, USA) set in hand-fabricated, oxidized sterling silver with 18k yellow gold accent prongs a...
Opal, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Sterling Si...
$1,919Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Ethiopian Opal and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings studs, 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dangle opal earrings. Cocktail earrings with opals cabochon.
Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Dangling Earrings Fly Against The Evil Eye Onyx Opal Diamond 14 Kt Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The body of the flies are made out of opal cabochons, each wing is mounted with a diamond.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold
14.05 Carat Opal and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold with Halo Baguette
Located in New York, NY
Opal Weight: 14.05 Carats Diamond Weight: 0.71 Carats Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, 0.25 Carats Baguette-Cut Diamonds Striking and elegant, these 18K white gold opal and diamond ear...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$516Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Ethiopian Opal and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings studs, silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dangle opal earrings. Cocktail earrings with opals cabochon.
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Ancient Roman Coin, Opal & Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Asymmetrical Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Hand-wrapped 22k yellow gold asymmetrical dangle earrings featuring Kingman Spiderweb Turquoise, Ancient Roman bronze coins, Moonstone, raw Paraiba Tourmaline and Australian Boulder ...
Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix...
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 2.21 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.58 carat and Diamond 1.12 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.2 cm "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal, Tsavorite and Diamond Star Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 13.26 carats, Tsavorite 0.66 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.9 cm Length: 2.9 cm Total Weight: 12.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Irene Neuwirth Rose Gold GIA Pink Opal w/ Diamond Halo Carved Flower Earrings
By Irene Neuwirth
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Opals - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pink Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuine Opals - Carved Flower...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Rose Gold
White Opal White Diamonds Champagne Halo Pave-Set 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These elegant clip-on earrings feature opalescent cabochons white opals surrounded by a halo of small, sparkling pave-set diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco Opal Diamond Earrings with spectacular oval Opal cabochons of great beauty accented by sparkling white Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds ...
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab 18KT Rose Gold Earrings with 27.66Ct. White Opal & 1.88Ct. Blue Sapphire
By Zorab Creation
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 18 karat rose gold earrings are set with cabochon white opals. Each opal is framed with blue sapphires in a bezel setting.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.6ct Opal Drop Earring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The exquisiteness of these cabochon opal halo drop earrings and the sparkle of the iridescent gemstone is breathtaking.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Nouveau Faux Opal Earrings, Antique-Gold Tone, Clip On, Retro
Located in Milford, DE
Each earring approximately 3/4 inches. Faux opal cabochons Antique gold-tone metal setting.
Crystal
Opal Evil Eye Stud in 18k White Gold with 22k Granulation Beads
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold evil eye stud earring with dynamic opal cabochon and 22k gold granulated bead adornments.
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18k White Gold Opal and Diamond Earclips
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These exquisite 18K white gold earclips from the 1950s showcase a harmonious blend of opals and diamonds. Each earclip features 12 round cabochon opals, with a total weight of 3 cara...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$464Sale Price / item|60% Off
Moonface earrings studs with multicolor gemstones
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ascending Opal Moonface earrings. 925 silver ring multicolor lab gemstones earrings studs.
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Tanzanite, Topaz, Opal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, G...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 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: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...
Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...
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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