14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline, Diamond and Opal Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold fashion ring with a pink tourmaline center stone along with opal and diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Fire Opal Ring, 12.13ct with Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 12.13 carats fire opal and .36 carats of sparkling diamonds. This Fire Opal ring has been sold, but we would be happy to s...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,999Sale Price|28% Off
Ethiopian Opal Ring Diamonds 4.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Ethiopian Opal = 3.95 Carats 32 Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring Diamonds 4.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Ethiopian Opal = 3.95 Carats 32 Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Inlay Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Cut: Inlay Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Single Color: H Clarity: VS1 Style: Solitaire with Accent B...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring Diamonds 4.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Ethiopian Opal = 3.95 Carats 32 Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Opal October Birthstone Solitaire Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Opal October Birthstone Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural opal of 1.26 carats.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Oval Opal Ring with Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Stone: Australian Opal & Diamond Stone Cut: Oval & Round Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 14mm x 12mm Weight: 3 grams
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring Diamonds 4.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Ethiopian Opal = 3.95 Carats 32 Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring Diamonds 4.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Ethiopian Opal = 3.95 Carats 32 Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Opal Ring MF04-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A detailed 14K White Gold setting makes this luxury ring breathtaking from any angle.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring Diamonds 4.1 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Ethiopian Opal = 3.95 Carats 32 Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.95ct Diamond and Opal Ring MF19-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is a study in contrasts. Bands of sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 0.95 carats elevate the 14K Yellow Gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay Dome Ring Size 6.5 #24904
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal Inlay Dome Ring Size 6.5 This striking ring features vivid blue and green opal inlay set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,256Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Freeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Freeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This Mid-Century ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a bezel-set freeform Australian opal estimated at appro...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal 5-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a five-stone arrangement of opal cabochons, each displaying soft flashes of color that shift beautifully in the light.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,152Sale Price|20% Off
Seed Opal Psi Omega Shield Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Seed Opal Psi Omega Shield Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this Psi Omega ring features a shield-shaped top with black enamel detailing and a border of seed opal...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flowers Design Boulder Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Flowers Design Boulder Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Opal And Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold diamonds, opal and sapphires cocktail ring.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
4.02 Carat Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.02 Carat Oval Cut Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Stunning 4.02 carat Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #24447
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 This delicate ring features an oval opal cabochon (5.8 mm x 3.5 mm) with soft flashes of pastel color, accented by two round brillian...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #23192
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This elegant ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features a luminous oval opal (7.8 mm x 6.2 mm) surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist 14k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Cocktail Ring, 1960s Vintage
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Brutalist Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Boulder Opal Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 5.75, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 7mm Rin...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Black Opal Triplet Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Date: May 7, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Black Opal Triplet Cut: Cabochon Style: Cock...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Peridots
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal, diamonds and peridots.
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold
$3,135
Opal Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 14-karat yellow gold and opal cluster cocktail ring, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Ring is comprised of 41 opals in total. Circumference/diameter is 1", larger than a co...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Opal Ring Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with natural carved Opal cameo and diamond.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Petite Australian Solid Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.10 carat Australian Black Opal Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring with a genuine earth mined Australian black opal.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Australian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful 14-karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking black Australian triplet opal as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Minimalist Pear-Shaped Australian Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Pear-Shaped Natural Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 4.5 #23845
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Opal and Diamond Ring Size 4.5- This elegant ring features a stunning oval opal gemstone (11.4 mm x 8 mm) framed by eight sparkling brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kabana Opal & Pink Tourmaline 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Authentic Kabana opal and pink tourmaline ring crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal. (Size 8.50)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opal. (Size 8.50) New Gender: Ladies.
Opal, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 #23556
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 This striking statement ring features a luminous marquise-shaped opal (17.8 mm x 9 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds* set in beau...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 3.0ct Diamond and Opal Ring MF07-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A fiery 8.0 carat Opal center stone provides this luxury ring with an ethereal quality.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal & Diamond Grooved Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquires.)
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Oval Opal Ring of 14k Gold, Early 1900s, Size 5.5
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This exquisite antique ring, dating back to the early 1900s, features a stunning white opal set in a beautifully crafted 14k gold band.
Opal, 14k Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Funny Crab Gold Ring with Opal, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Funny crab ring with natural opal, sapphires and diamonds.
Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .36ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opal Carat(s): .36ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: White...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14K Gold Estate Retail Tag $8400
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Crystal Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold This estate ring is made in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Opal and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Opal, & Onyx Ring - 14k Trillion 1.24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.10ct (carat stamp) Cut: Trillion Color: P...
Onyx, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal & Ruby Snake Ring in 14k Gold & Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Opal and Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "Poison in Me" Series The Opal Serpent Band is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k ye...
Ruby, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal & Diamond Ring, Size 8.25 - 11.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This exquisite 14K gold opal and diamond ring is a statement piece of refined elegance.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,237Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold White Opal Cluster Vintage Style Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.90 carat.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .22ct Leaves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .22ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Total Carats: ....
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Cabochon 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opals Carat(s): 1.68ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon &a...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Large Opal Rectangular Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: opal rectangular cab 14.2 x 6.6 mm *opal is chipped Ring Size 4.25 Rise Off Of Finger: 5.9 mm Length: 20.1 mm Weight: 1.8 dwts. / 2.8 grams Stamps: "14k" 1930s enamel S...
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 1960s opal and diamond ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, centers a captivating oval cabochon white opal weighing approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Vintage Style Hexagon Shape Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.24 carat.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.40ct Natural Black Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Media, PA
This is a magnificent GIA-certified natural black opal and diamond ring, masterfully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing a mesmerizing and natural play of color.
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Crab Nautical Motif Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold and unique, this 14K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating design.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.75ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.75ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Austr...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.55 carat.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 6.38 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 5.68 Carat 28 Diamonds = 0.70 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can b...
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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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