Designer natural opal and Diamond earrings in silver and gold plated
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an opal gemstone set with a diamond.
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Meghna Jewels 9.78 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 9.78 carats Ethiopian opal and topaz, 1.87 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Carved 23.59 Carat Jade Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these stunning drop earrings are hand set with 23.59 carats Jade, 2.53 carats Opal, Sapphire and .65 carats of glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 2 oval cabochon cut= 0.74cttw Diamonds: 42 single cut= 0.21cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 9.0mm x ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Fancy Color Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevating the design further, Fancy Color Diamonds are meticulously mounted on blue color-plated 18K Yellow Gold. The diamonds complement the opals beautifully, adding a touch of bri...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
9.15 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These earrings are hand set in 9.15 carats Ethiopian opal, 2.5 carats pink sapphire and .38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
6.03 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 6.03 carats Ethiopian opal, 3.46 carats pink sapphire and .13 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lauren Harper Collection African Opals, Sapphires, 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These one of a kind earrings are made with beautiful striped African opals, surrounded in organically shaped curved stripes of sparkly white sapphires.
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Mogul Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Post backs for pierced ears Limited edition These visionary Candy Blue Topaz and Lemon Quartz Sugarloaf Earrings are crafted from 18 karat gold, adorned with luxurious Ethiopian opa...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Floral Stud 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
They’re the perfect pair to wear on an elegant evening out in the city. 14K Yellow Gold. Earrings Information Style: Vintage Width: 8 mm.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angeletti Rose Gold Earrings with Blue Sapphire & Pink Opal Drop
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Rose Gold Earrings with Blue Sapphire Pavè and Pink Opal Drop with Rotating "A".
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angeletti 18kt White Gold Earrings, Blue Sapphire Pavè & Opal Drop
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
White Gold Earrings with Blue Sapphire Pavè and White Opal Drop with Rotating "A".
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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.
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
25.3 Carat Turquoise Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful linear drop earring are handcrafted in 14 karat gold. It is set with 5.34 carats opal, 2.21 carats pearl, 25.3 carats turquoise and .28 carats glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Opal and Round Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Opal: 2 Pear Cut= 8.00mm x 3.0mm x 2.50mm Diamonds: 30 round cut= 2.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 3...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Opal & Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This is an exquisite pair of opal drop earrings with Art Deco ear design. The earrings feature a geometric design which is set in prong with opals for their centers.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.37 Carats Oval Cabochon Opal Stud Earrings, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your accessory collection with these exquisite stud earrings featuring two oval cabochon opals, totaling 5.37 carats, elegantly set in radiant 14 karat yellow gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
9K White Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Opal Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Create a graceful look with these Natural Amethyst Opal Vintage Style Drop Earrings, designed to embody elegance and charm.
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal and Emerald Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These stunning vintage-style dangle earrings feature a radiant round opal at the center, set in a delicate prong setting.
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt 14k Gold Black Opal Diamond Drop Earrings, 1980s
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These exquisite earrings showcase a curved, checkered pattern crafted from alternating panels of lustrous mother-of-pearl and deep black onyx, creating a striking visual contrast. El...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$417Sale Price / item|55% Off
Opal cabochon 12 MM Huggie Earrings, Micro Pave Hoop Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal cabochon 12 MM Huggie Earrings, colorless gemstones Micro Pave Hoop Earrings, Small huggy earrings.
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal & London Blue Topaz Vintage Style Drop Dangle Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A charming pair of earrings that can be worn in everyday. 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Carved Green Tourmaline Opal Drop Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved green tourmaline, opal faced drops, cabochon ruby 18 k Gold gr.9,20 Earrings All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn.
Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Dangle Earrings - 14k Oval Cabochon .40ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Opaque White, Blue, Pink Clarity: AA Total Carats: .40ctw Styl...
Opal, 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
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18Kt Yellow Gold, Ethiopian Opal & Mozambique Ruby Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Ruby Chandelier Earrings set in 18Kt Gold & Red Rhodium.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Kai Bella 3.00 ctw Oval Fire Opal Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kai Bella 3.00 ctw Oval Fire Opal Earrings embody a blend of timeless elegance and modern minimalism.
Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.99 carats opal doublet, 1.32 carats sapphire and .14 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Paula Crevoshay 18k Yellow Gold and Opal Gemstone Clip-on Earrings
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Perry, FL
These lovely Paula Crevoshay 18k yellow gold and opal gemstone clip-one earrings are drop style having with a fleur-de-lis design at top, stamped and marked '18k'.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 9.41 carat Ethiopian Opal Tourmaline Diamond 14K Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stud earrings are hand set in 9.41 carats Ethiopian opal, sapphire and 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
White Opal Diamonds Halo 14K Rose Gold Statement Drop Dangle Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
These sophisticated earrings are crafted with precision and artistry. Each earring features a central oval white opal, set within a detailed, ornate frame.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Exceptional Mexican Opal Purple Sapphires Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
18 K white Gold Earrings with Mexican Opal in Marque shape is Surrounded with Purple Sapphires and accented with white Diamonds, Black Rhodium Plated.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, each earring centers around a smooth, iridescent oval opal cabochon featuring a mesmerizing play of light.
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Pink Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal beads 18.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 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
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.
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, ...
3.65 carat Opal Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 3.65 carats Opal doublet diamond stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and set with .8 carats of glittering diamonds & sapphires.
Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,435Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Opal and Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Key Features Style: Drop / Dangle Earrings Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Match-graded Natural Australian Opals and Round Brilliant Diamonds Opal Weight: 30.40 ctw (Oval ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
1.00 Carat Diamond Sapphire Opal Yellow Gold Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage opal, diamond and sapphire dangle earrings. Pear shaped ovals with halo's of round diamonds set in oxidized silver tops with light blue Ceylon sapphire accents.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Drop Earrings with Pear Shaped Mexican Opal
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Drop Earrings with Pear Shaped Mexican Opal In 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight of Opals: 8.08ct White Diamonds Totaling: 0.64ct
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal & Citrine Dangle Earrings 14k Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Stones: Ethiopian Opal, Citrine Ethiopian Opal = 2 Carats Cut: Oval, Cabochon Citrine = 3.40 Carats Cut: Pear, Round White Topaz = 0.05 Car...
Citrine, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 3.86 carat Ethiopian opal, ,90 carats sapphire & .16 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a s...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Opal Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, 3.15 Carats, England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful Opal Diamond drop earrings are made in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$2,903Sale Price|20% Off
Doublet Opal & Emerald Chandelier Earrings With Diamonds Made 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.746g, Diamond:1.07ct, EMERALD:2.40ct, OPAL DOUBLET:3.15ct,
Emerald, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal, Gold Pearl, Onyx & Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very fine, art-deco and elegant pair of chandelier earrings by Austy Lee. This pair of earrings is made of Australian Boulder Opals, cultured South Sea Gold Pearls, Onxy, Ethiopian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pea...
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.