Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.43ct. Pendant in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.30ct. Pendant in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 1.57ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 1.93ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 1.97ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intarsia Opal Malachite & Black Onyx with Diamond 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Intarsia pendant necklace in 14K yellow gold featuring natural diamond-shaped inlaid opal, malachite, and black onyx with 0.75 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.4Ct Ethiopian Opal Pendant with Earth-Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, 18x13mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A joyful, one-of-a-kind statement pendant. "A fiery Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant with diamonds in 14K gold."
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.79 carats with Diamond 1.24 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.9 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 7.0 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Opal & Amethyst 5.62ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning pink opal cabochon pendant, adorned with Amethyst and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
RUCHI Marquise Ethiopian Opal Cabochon with Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal: 1.97ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.21ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal and Tourmaline 2.42ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with pink tourmaline and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian and Opal 1.36ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Carnelian and Opal Pendant in 18KRG with Diamond. Carnelian: 1.36 carat, 8X6mm size, oval shape.
Diamond, Carnelian, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold 5.67ct Pear Genuine Natural Opal Pendant with .16ct Diamonds '#3427'
Located in Big Bend, WI
14k Gold 5.67ct Pear Genuine Natural Opal Pendant with .16ct Diamonds (#3427) Majestic 14k white gold opal and diamond pendant.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Platinum Australian Opal and Diamond Pendant with chain - lots of red fire!
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Australian opal and diamond pendant with platinum chain. The genuine earth mined Australian opal has light grey body color and primarily red play of color.
Opal, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Opal & Mix Gemstone 3.76ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with tsavorite, rhodolite, tanzanite, and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k...
Vintage Pear Opal with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, this gorgeous pendant features an absolutely huge Pear Cut Opal, surrounded by sparkling diamonds, and finished with a lovely bail and great 'S' chain.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal & Tsavorite 3.49ct. Pendant in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating cushion-shaped opal pendant paired with a round tsavorite, set in 14K yellow gold and accented with white diamonds.
White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Platinum 9.7ctw Opal & 0.47ctw Diamond Pendant With 18k White Gold 18” Chain
Located in Sewickley, PA
The diamonds provide a brilliant contrast to the opal’s ethereal glow, enhancing the natural beauty of the piece.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Platinum
RUCHI Australian Opal with Baguette Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Opal: 8.82ct total weight. Diamond: 0.33ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. 16"-18" Adjustable Chain
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal 6.17ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Sapphire and Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pieces in this collection are exclusively curated by Sunita to present unique items that incorporate fancy and exclusive gemstones cuts and color combinations. 6.17 Carat Opal ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal & Pearl Pendant + Diamond with 19" Mixed Gemstone Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weights & Measurements: > Necklace length: 19" > Pendant length: 6.5cm (about 2.5") > Pendant width: 2cm (just over 0.75") > Pendant weight: 11.5 grams > Boulder o...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South S...
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Exotic Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.15 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited Edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant with Diamond 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This opal diamond pendant is sculpted in 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold
8.8ct Ethiopian Opal Pendant with Natural Diamonds: 14K Solid Gold, Pear 18x15mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Pendant Center Stone: Ethiopian Opal Treatment: None Weight: 8.83ct Head Size: 18x15mm Shape: Pear Hardness: 5.5-6.5 Country of Origin: Ethiopia Metal: 1...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 karat white gold, opal, pink tourmaline, and diamond pendant with chain
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This pendant features a 14 karat white gold setting adorned with a one-carat opal and pink Tourmaline, complemented by approximately 0.25 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata 0.74 Carat Ethiopian Opal Pendant in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata 1.01 Carat Ethiopian Opal Pendant in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22.70 Carat Ethiopian Opal with Halo Paraiba and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Gold Halo Pendant, featuring an Awesome 22.70 Carat Ethiopian Opal with .70tcw Paraiba and .89tcw Diamond Halo.
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Onyx with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.65 carats, Onyx with Diamond 0.55 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 6.23 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal 5.06ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Tsavorite and White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with tsavorite gemstone and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal and Pink Tourmaline 2.68ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with pink tourmaline and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coomi 20K Antique Feline Pendant with Diamonds, Opal, Emerald, and Sapphire
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi antique feline pendant set in 20K yellow gold with 12.45cts opal, 0.27cts pavé and channel set diamond accents, 0.26cts orange sapphire eyes, 0.17cts yellow sapphires...
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gol...
Mid Century 1950 Pendant Brooch In Platinum With 5.64 Ctw In Diamonds And Opal
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch with diamonds and black opal. A sparkling pendant-brooch, created in America during the post war and the mid century periods, back in the 1950.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Georgios Collection 118 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Pear Opal and Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
With a total diamond weight of 0.49 Carats, this stunning pendant showcases the opal's vibrant play of colors, complemented perfectly by the brilliance of the diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal 1.79ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Mix Gemstones and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opal Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, and White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Meira T 14K Yellow Gold Blue Opal Pendant Necklace with 0.25 Carat Diamonds
By Meira T
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Meira T. 14K yellow gold blue opal pendant necklace with diamonds weighing 0.25 carat total.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Gold Pendant Natural Australian Crystal opal necklace gift wife art
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold pendant with natural opal and diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.039 x 0.2 x 0.43 in / 1 x 5 x 11 mm stone weight - 1.10 carats diamond weight - 0....
Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9ct Gold Opal & Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Opal Pendant with Surrounding Natural diamonds Opal measures 5mm x 3mm ( approx) each diamond measures 2mm across x 10 = 0.3 Carat Stamped 9ct Weight of Pendant 0.72 gram ...
9k Gold
Majestic Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in 14K Gold with Opal diamonds 1900
Located in Berlin, BE
This elegant brooch can also be worn as a pendant. It features high-quality natural Australian opals with vibrant play-of-color, beautifully complemented by natural old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Maxine" Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Secured in the back with prongs, tendrils of gold (set with five sparkly full cut cognac diamonds) complete the job in front. The pendant hangs on an 18 karat gold twisted rope ch...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal and Blue Sapphire 2.48ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon pendant, adorned with blue sapphire and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with opal and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 45 cm long and 1.4 mm wi...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Necklace with Brown Sapphire & Diamond Pendant, All 14K White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes has baked up a chocolate lover's dream: Nearly 12 carats of shimmery brown sapphire set in a halo of sparkling white diamonds suspended on a string of tiny faceted iro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Majestic art deco Chain pendant with diamond and blue opal in 14k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
The centerpiece of this pendant is a stunning oval-shaped opal, exuding iridescence and charm.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
18.46 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace with Marquise Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstones: Opal and Diamond Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Cut: Marquise Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.29 CTW Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Inlay Opal Fancy Pendant with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Pendant is made of Inlay opal fancy free (4 Pcs) 0.13 Carat and Round-Cut Prong setting White Diamond (23 Pcs) 0.26 Carat.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Opal Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
18 inch Opal Necklace created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 1.5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.12 carat approx. Limited edition This 18-inch allurement is rendered with an opal of approx...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
18k Gold Art Opal Pendant with Japanese Gold Painting Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
If you require the same chain used in the photo, please do not hesitate to inquire us. 18K Gold Pendant Top, #603100000 Weight 4.54g 1 pc Ran Opal (black opal) 4.57ct, Diamond 0.31...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
18k Gold Art Opal Pendant with Japanese Gold Painting Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
If you require the same chain used in the photo, please do not hesitate to inquire us. 18K Gold Pendant 503340000 Weight 5.65g Ran Opal (White) 1pc 3.45ct Diamond 0.228ct *Please t...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Oval Opal V-Bale Pendant with Diamond Accent in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The beautiful prong-set oval opal is topped with a sparkling diamond accent. This classic and elegant pendant with V bale is crafted in 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Suryachaand 18K Gold Pendant Necklace with Opal & Diamond by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Suryachaand Gold Pendant by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 4.4 x H 4.4 cm Materials: Gold, diamond The Suryachaand (Sun & Moon) pendant features the strong golden rays of the sun ...
Diamond, Gold
Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
6 pieces of top gem quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamond pendant with superb play of color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural 1.15 ct Opal Teardrop Halo Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exquisitely crafted in 14K Solid Gold, this opal teardrop pendant is high on elegance. The teardrop opal is nestled within a glimmering halo of precious diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Pendant, Brooch, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch / Pendant with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 16 Prong-set diamonds surround this massive opal.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Grey Opal 59.90 carat with Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum /18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified Grey Opal 59.90 carat with Diamond Halo Pendant in Platinum and 18k White Gold Large Oval Grey Opal with Diamond Halo Pendant features a GIA certified Large Oval Grey ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Yaraka Boulder Opal Drop Pendant with Diamond Box Bale in 18K Gold & 14K Collar
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The closure is a hook-in-hook. The hole in the pendant's bale is very small so while the bale is not fixed on the chain (i.e., it can slide back and forth along the wire) it can not...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
31.84 Carat Opal Chameleon Pendant with Diamond, Sapphires and Tsavorites
By bo•be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
Nine fancy intense brownish yellow diamonds surround the opal, while the 5 natural white diamond in a grain set bail allow the pendant to move gracefully.
Natural Opal Diamond Pendant W/ Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Pendant with 18" Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified $8,950 211197 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Australian Opal Necklace with Columbian Emeralds & Diamonds
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Opal Necklace Australian Boulder Opal, Colombian Emeralds, Diamonds & 14k Gold 16” 14k gold paperclip chain with Australian Opal center pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k 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).
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.