$1,038Sale Price / set|20% Off
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Country: United States. Period: 1970-1980. Opal: Mounted in three-prongs settings, with 2 matching pear cabochons cut (12 x 8 x 4 mm) of natural opals, with a combined total weight...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Freeform Boulder Opal Link Bracelet w/ Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (8) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Freeform Shape - Bezel Set - Nice Play Of Colors Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 23.76 Grams Type: Custom Link Length: Measure...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature pierced decorated, Art Nouveau design frame is ornamented with a bezel set cabochon cut opal and two bezel set square cut rubies.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k 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 Edwardian Gold & Platinum GIA Black Opal Diamond Halo Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ GIA certification for the opal! Stock Number: MK-190682156 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2233487390 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
15 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating link necklace showcasing a stunning Australian opal as its centerpiece. The opal, weighing approximately 15.00 carats, is cut in a smooth style, revealing its vibrant p...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold GIA 3.40ct Australian Black Opal Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color w/Strong Play of Blue & Slightly Green - 3.40ct (approx. based on the certification measurements)...
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pink Opal & Onyx Diamond Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold – Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Cartier Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 152.0 grams Period: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously owned, lightly worn, and in excellent condition The Cartier Pink Opal O...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Five-Stone with Diamond Points in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky opal five stone with diamond points in 18ct yellow gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Face Width: 8mm Height Off Finger: 4.5mm Weight: 4.2g
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Sideways Domed Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opals - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Half Bezel Set - White Base w/ Nice Play Of Colors - 7.x5.1mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Halo White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Round & Oval Cabochon Size: 7 x 5, 7 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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
Emma Chapman Limited Edition Sterling Silver Pink Opal Ruby Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A lovely limited edition handmade pink opal and ruby ring. This ring is made in sterling silver and the top of the ring has been coated in gold micron plating. The opals and rubies...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Russet Brown Australian Gemstone vintage style gift
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Queensland, Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.63 x 1.22 in / 3 x 16 x 31 mm stone weight - 14.8 carats ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Pendant Teal Blue
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A petite Australian opal pendant from Midsomer Jewellery's "Black Lightning" collection. Mined in the 1980s, this vintage opal is newly set in 14ct gold, featuring play of dreamy blu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Opal Sapphire & Diamond Waterfall Pyramid Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Color - 4.61mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Prong Set - G-I...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 4.20ct Opal & 0.80ct Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The scrolling setting displays three stunning feature claw set cabochon cut white opals, totalling 4.20cts. The main setting is further embellished with eight impressive pavé set Ol...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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
18K Yellow Gold 8.61 Ct Natural Pink Opal & Turquoise Diamond Fringe Pendant
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Made to be the piece everyone remembers, a rectangular pink opal centered with a diamond-framed turquoise hangs from a fine chain and ends in a small diamond fringe. Layer it over a...
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Vintage 24k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Opal and Jade Floral Tremblant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning brooch is crafted in gold, featuring intricate floral designs. Each flower is adorned with a central opal surrounded by delicate pearls, creating a captivating contrast...
Jade, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Australian Solid Crystal Jelly Opal Diamond 18ct Gold Pendant Green Violet Blue
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This elegant pendant features a natural Australian crystal opal, expertly shaped in a smooth cabochon cut to enhance its distinctive jelly-like translucence and inner luminosity.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Opal with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 3.70 carats with Brown Diamond 0.83 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was t...
Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval White Opal & Diamond Split Shank Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available) Total Weight: 4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal Shap...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Solid Gold GIA Pear Australian Black Opal Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes with original GIA certification for the opal. Stock Number: MK-640726136 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2245073632 Shape: Pear Cutting Style: Double...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Triplet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is a show stopper! The colours of this opal triplet are beautiful. The stone has pairs of sparkling diamonds sat either side which total 40pts. The ring is modelled in 18 C...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply Gorgeous 4.98ct Australian Black Opal & Diamond Platinum ring, approx 20-30 years old. The star of the show is unquestionably the central Opal - the background colour is...
18k Yellow Gold Fiery Round Opal Three Row Wide Solid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Fiery Opal - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Nice Play of Color- 3.96mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUNDA 1.78ct Fire Opal and 0.93ct Diamonds ring in 18k white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Pavo' ring in 18ct white gold, featuring a bezel set, rich orange, Volcanic opal, and pave set, round brilliant cut diamonds. Characteristics of Volcanic Opal: 1 = 1.78ct. ...
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold
Antique Victorian Opals Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring, Circa 1890s, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details * Victorian opal and diamond trilogy ring * Circa 1890s * Natural Australian opals * Ten old cut diamonds * Diamonds approximately 1.5mm-2.5mm * 18 carat yellow gold * Stamp...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
59.87 carat Opal wtith Diamond Bezel Pendant 14k Yellow Gold 20 inch Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14KT Yellow Gold Fashion Opal Pendant w/ Diamond Bezel TSW = 59.87 ct One Electronically Tested 14KT Yellow Gold Ladies Cast Fashion Pendant Bright Polish Finish Good Condition Pend...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD 14K 16.05 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal&Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Main Stone Variety: Natural Opal Shape: Oval Cabochon Cut Weight: 16.05 Carat Color: Black, the play of color effect Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Wei...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.83 Carat Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum-18K Yellow Gold Brooch-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch-pendant showcasing an elegant design with a striking opal centerpiece. The opal displays a captivating rainbow of colors. Surrounding the opal are round-cut whi...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Gold 3.95ct Australian Opal Diamond Halo Pendant 18" Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Lively - Australian - White Base w/ Nice Play of Red & Orange Colors - 12.3x10.2mm - 2.67ct (exact) (16) Natural...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 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
Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful hues of fiery red which glow under any light. The diamond halo totals 20pts. The stones a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
2.52 Carat Oval Opal & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Cathedral Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 4.37 grams Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Opal Carat: 2.52 Carat Color: White with pla...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Gold 1.13ct Gray Opal Solitaire East West Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gray Base w/ Incredible Play of Green Orange & Violet Colors - 10x7.75mm - 1.13ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 1....
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct Opal 0.72ct Diamond 0.90ct Sapphire and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swan Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The body of the swan is embellished with an impressive yellow gold collet set 1.50ct cabochon cut opal. The neck, wing and tail feathers of the bird are ornamented with twenty-three...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
5.50 Carat Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl 8.31 Carat Diamond, Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this magnificent antique opal and diamond pendant with pearls. Opal Quality Cut Cabochon Content 5.50 carats D...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$925Sale Price / item|44% Off
White opal multicolor ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
White opal multicolor ring in 14k gold. White opal oval cabochon ring.
Citrine, Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Ring Gold Gem Unisex Jewelry Unique engagement ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with unique Boulder Opal Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0,24 х 0.0,43 х 0,79 in / 6 х 11 х 20 mm stone weight - 12.70 carats ring weight - 6.89 gra...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Opal & 1.40ctw Diamond Large Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Opal - 1 Oval Cabochon Cut 9 Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Some Light Play of Green, Orange, & Violet Color - 10x8.3mm (oval), 5.27...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle, Circa 1880, 0.09ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Dutch Content (total) 0.03 carat Opal Quality Cut Cabochon Content (total) 0.06 carat Dimensions Interior ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2.30" Long diamond and opal earrings that each have 2 cabochon opals mounted in a diamond frame.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, cluster design is ornamented with an impressive feature 0.65Ct cabochon cut white opal, ten claw set in 18k white gold in relief to the center.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD 14K 12.87 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Main Stone Variety: Natural Opal Shape: Oval Cabochon Cut Weight: 12.87 Carat Color: Greyish Black, the play of color effect Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brill...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.03 Carat Opal Necklace With solid Paperclip Chain
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Breathtaking jelly opal with beautiful blue & green play of colors takes center stage in this solitaire necklace with a spin - the pear shaped cabochon opal is set horizontal for a c...
Opal, 18k 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
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Opal Ring, Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The graduated oval cabochon opals claw set. Ring size : 7 1/4 Weight: 3.23gr.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bright Red Blue Green Solid 7ct Australian Boulder Opal Pendant 14k Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An incredibly beautiful Australian solid boulder opal pendant with red, orange, yellow, blue and green play of colours. - Stone: 1 x Australian Natural Solid Boulder Opal - estimate...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Boulder Opal 22 Karat Gold Hinged Pendant on Wire Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Australian Boulder Opal and hammered 22k yellow gold hinged pendant on 22k wire collar necklace. Neck wire is 15 inches in length. Pendant, including bail, is 2.32 inches in length. ...
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 16.17 ct Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Length: 45 cm Weight: 19.72 grams Specifications Metal: Platinum 950 Era / Period: Modern Type: Pendant Necklace Hallmarks / Marks: Marked 950 PT Opal Cut: Pear-shaped c...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant with Diamonds, USA, 2000
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Slider X Pendant. The pendant features a dome shaped X with channel-set diamonds on the lower bridge and a black opal inlay on the higher bridge. The ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 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
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Opal Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings, 8.55ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these stunning drop earrings are set with 8.55 carats Opal, 1.35 carats emerald and 6.55 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
French Belle Epoque opal diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring centered with a large cabochon-cut opal, 3.40 carats. The opal has a yellow color and plays of green, yellow, orange and red colors.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings, 4.86ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. These beautiful drop earrings are hand set with 4.86 carats Opal doublets, 2.5 sapphire and 4.18 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$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
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ethiopian Opal ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 8.60 ct.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k 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).