Vintage 14KT White Gold Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage ring crafted in 14KT white gold, set with a marquise-shaped opal displaying strong play-of-colour with flashes of green, pink, and orange. The opal is secured within a claw...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.20 Carats Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal!
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Tsavorite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set in 5.91 carats Opal, tsavorite and 1.39 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Classic Bezel-Set Oval Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k yellow gold oval shaped opal solitaire ring delights with its simple yet sophisticated design.
Opal, Gold
$6,623Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Style Natural Electric Blue Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black Opal and Diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.39 in / 2 х 5 х 10 mm opal weight - 0.87 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.21 Carat African Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Gin and Grace Opal ring is crafted in 14k Yellow gold. This ring features a center of massive 6.21 carat Oval shaped African Opal and 36 pcs. of GH- SI quality 0.11 ca...
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 8.24 ct Natural Color Play White Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 8.24 ct Natural Color Play White Opal Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* This ring features an 8.24-carat natural white Opal with a color-play effect.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring A white gold ring set with a round opal surrounded by marquise cut diamonds. Ring Size: 6.75 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
7.39 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 7.39 Carats. Crafted in 14K Rose Gold, this elegant ring weighs 9.0 grams and offers a warm, luxurious glow.
Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
9.65 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.52 Carat Opal Rainbow Sapphire Yellow Gold Statement Ring This stunning statement ring features a 6.52-carat cabochon-cut natural opal with a vibrant orange hue and dazzling play ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Twig Ring Size 7.5 #19801
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Twig Ring Size 7.5 This beautiful ring features a stunning white opal stone set in a 14K yellow gold twig themed band!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Classic Oval 1.45 ct Opal Knife Edge Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On the knife edge shank are glittering pave-set diamonds. Expertly designed in 14k white gold, this oval opal ring exudes a luxurious charm.
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval 1.45 ct Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with high Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 10x8...
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural ProngSet Oval 1.1ct Opal Halo Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glimmering halo of diamonds encircles the center stone, adding a luxurious touch to this oval opal ring in 14k yellow gold. The shoulders are also embellished with diamonds for enh...
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Fire Opal Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding refined elegance, this 14k white gold solitaire ring showcases a round fire opal in a bar setting.
Fire Opal, Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.15 ct Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round diamond accents surround it and create a scintillating halo. Crafted from 14k rose gold, this ring also features a reverse tapered shank.
Opal, Diamond, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Ring Size 6.75 #15505
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Ring Size 6.75- This stunning ring features 13 round opals set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,387Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Diamond Gold Ring Natural Australian Gemstone Classic Style Ring gift her
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural opal and diamond 14K gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.28 x 0.35 x 0.63 in / 7 х 9 х 16 mm opal weight - 3.5 carat tone of the opal - 4.5 48 diamonds cl...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal & Diamond Open Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 3.5 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.65 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.65 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring The Fire Opal is 3.20 Carats and is surrounded by 28 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.45 Carats.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Shaped Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal & Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .25cttw Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Pear Shaped Weight: 3 grams
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.03 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It measures at approximately 11 mm x 14 mm and is a beautiful clean stone with lots of fire. The ring is articulately casted in 14K Rose Gold and weighs approximately 7.3 grams.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Three Stone GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with medium Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.62 ct Opal Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with medium Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9...
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire 1.1 ct Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The prong-set oval fire opal looks radiant on this 14k yellow gold ring.
Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = .03ct Color: H Clarity: SI Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing reque...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #21526
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 This elegant ring features three oval cut opal gemstones (7 mm x 5 mm) and six sparkling round cut diamonds set in classic 14K y...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Opal Ring Stacking Band Two Tone Gold Silver Prong
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Ring Stacking Band Two Tone Gold Silver Prong Designer: J DAUPHIN The Opal Ring is a slim two metal band, a solid gold band set with four round opals in silver prong ...
Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal "Doublet" and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Vintage (Great condition) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.8Gr Main Stone: Opal "Doublet": Side Stones: 7 Round Diamonds .61pts.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.10 carat opal and 0.04 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections This f...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Vintage Inspired Antique Style Dinner Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This ring is for the woman who exudes confidence, moving through life with a heart full of love and an unwavering sense of self. 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Rectangular Opal and Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Rectangular Opal and Diamond Gold Halo Ring. Centering a securely nestled 1 Carat Rectangular Opal.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.27 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 3.27 carats. It is made in 14K White Gold and the setting has a Victorian-inspired look.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Australian Cabochon Opal, 1.3mm Diamonds, 14K White Gold, 7 1/2
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This ring holds a genuine Australian Opal with three small accenting diamonds around it in a 14 karat white gold ring. The cabochon opal measures 12mm x 10mm and is set in a 5-prong ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Oval Opal Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Well-polished blue green Opal and diamond cocktail ring. 14k Yellow gold setting with a white gold crown.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Australian Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Cocktail Ring with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 24 Prong-set diamonds totaling Approximately 2 Carats surround this massive Australian Opal.
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Serpent Opal Ruby Ouroboros Gold Silver Two Tone
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Opal Ruby Ouroboros Gold Silver Two Tone Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, from the Poison in Me series, is built in 14k yellow gold and 925 sterling silver, a...
Ruby, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Lapis Opal 14 Karat Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold, 12.42 carats Lapis, .30 carats Ethiopian opal and sapphire The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger o...
Malachite, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
3.26 Carats Opal Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 3.26 carat Ethiopian opal, .14 carats emerald & .27 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a siz...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Opal & Demantoid Cocktail Ring, Circa 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian ring in navviet style centered with a natural opal stone in marques cut flanked with green demantoid stones in 14k gold setting ring was made in st petersburg 1907/19...
$10,806Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This one-of-a-kind ring was handcrafted in Paris, inspired by traditional techniques used in fine jewelry at the turn of the 20th century. The design follows a historical method wher...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
Edwardian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.8 x 7.2 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bead set with halo surround of old mine cut diamonds Weighin...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
15.33 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Petal Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 15.33 carats opal doublet, 2.13 carats sapphire and 1.6 carat of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a siz...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,880Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Gold Ring Blueprint Woody Musk Tree Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with Boulder Koroit Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.24 х 0.98 х 1.18 in / 6 х 25 х 30 mm stone weight - 44.43 carats ring weight - 16.9 grams...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 1.22 carats. The ring is casted in 14K Yellow Gold weighs approximately 3.1 grams.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Mid-20th Century Opal Emerald Textured Gold Ball Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The ring is 14k yellow gold. US ring size 4 3/4".
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Agate Opals 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This alluring ring artfully combines 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, creating a piece that balances classic elegance with intricate detailing. It features a collection of a...
Diamond, Agate, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 3.06 Carats Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set in 3.06 carats fire opal and .77 carats of sparkling diamonds. This one-of-a-kind piece has been sold. If you're inter...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 2.97 carat Ethiopian opal, 1.36 carats sapphire & .25 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a s...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Iceland Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 6.28 carats opal, 1.96 carats sapphire and illuminated with .71 carats of glittering diamonds. ...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
6 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Mexican Fire Opal 20 Diamond Ring. The ring is 14 Karat White Gold. The sparkling oval Mexican Fire Opal is approximately 6 Carats and is one of the m...
Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Abstract Opal Ring - VHK#27
Located in Hicksville, NY
18K Yellow Gold Abstract Opal Ring - VHK#27 Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Opal Details: Type: Abstrac...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Australian Opal & Ruby Halo 14k Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Marquise Australian Opal & Ruby Halo 14k Gold Cocktail Ring from the circa 1960s exudes vintage elegance and vibrant color.
Vintage Opal and Ruby Gold Mid Century 1960s Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Dimensions: 1.2” l x 0.9” w. Ring size 10.75, we offer ring resizing.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold 7 Ct Oval Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 14 karat yellow gold, weighing 23 grams, is a 7 carat Oval Cut Cabochon Opal with 18 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds weighing 1.25 carats, Color Grade of: G-H, Clarity Grade of: ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 6.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bead set with halo surround of old European cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bypass Round 1.15 ct Opal and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in 14K rose gold, this opal bypass ring radiates simple elegance.
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six gorgeous natural round Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The effect is of...
Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.69 Carat Natural Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is set in 14K White Gold The ring size is 7 and can be re-sized at no additional charge.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White 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).
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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