8.65 Carat Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.65 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Opal Weight is: Approx. 7.35 Carats Opal Measures: Approx. 15.00 x 12.50mm The h...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro 14K Yellow and White Gold 2.08 carat Australian Opal Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
Retro 14K yellow gold ring with applied white gold featuring an Australian opal.
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Opal and 2 Carat Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 13.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal G...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.3cts Opal Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Rose Gold, Oval 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This dreamy oval opal ring glows with iridescent color, set in 14K solid rose gold and accented with natural diamonds for a touch of sparkle.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Orange Fire Opal Diamonds Halo 14K Rose Gold Statement Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking Fire Opal and Diamond Ring, featuring a vibrant oval Fire Opal set in a delicate rose gold band, adorned with shimmering diamonds. 3.52 carats Fire Opal Carats 0.46 carats...
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Ring Engagement fantasy style Elf Australian opal
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
An opal ring from timeless Magic forest collection: Unisex Boulder Opal in 14K yellow gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.31 х 0.47 in / 4 х 8 х 12 mm sto...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry
By Belais
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Belais Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Double Halo Diamond 2.65 Carat Oval Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a DeKara Design Classic 14K yellow Gold Princess Diana Style Halo Diamond Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Ruby Ring 14k Oval Cabochon 1.25ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natu...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exclusive Opal Diamond ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Very unique opal diamond ring in 14KT white gold, the style is unusual, year of the make is unknown. The ring seems to have art deco motif but is not a vivid art deco piece. Made wit...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Sterling & Hammered Gold Opal Bezel Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
The colors in the opal are fabulous Bezel set in 14K Gold and set in a sterling silver ring Table of ring measures .66 in diameter and stands .55 high Size 6.5 and can be sized by y...
Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare 14K Gold GIA 8.89 Carat Weight Black Opal, Alexandrite & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold 14K yellow gold statement ring featuring 1 oval black opal weighing 8.89 carats as the dramatic center stone, surrounded by 34 greenish alexandrite's totaling 3.06 carats and ac...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Opal Fish Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & unique carved opal fish ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement 7.3cts Ethiopian Opal Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Set in a 14k gold band weighing 4.21 grams, the opal is accented by 14 brilliant diamonds totaling 0.19 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opulent 3.18ct Pear Cut Opal Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold, USA
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opulent 3.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold. The beautiful Pear Cut Opal with its striking flashes of color weighs 2.59 carats.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Le Vian 14K Yellow Gold Opal White & Chocolate Diamond Ring Size 8.5 4.1g
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Le Vian Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.5 Ring Weight: 4.1 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.144 CTW Chocolate Diamonds: 6 Round Diamonds, Approx. 0.06 CTW White Di...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
60s Opal Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal, sapphire & diamond ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, W...
Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Black Opal Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Black Opal Old Euro Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Classic Round-Cab Ethiopian Opal with White Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is weight 2.49 grams. Crafted with 14K Yellow Gold, this delicate Ring is polished to a high finish shine.
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara GIA Certified Natural Opal Oval Solitaire Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glimmering diamonds adorn the shoulders in U pave settings and complete the elegant look of this 14K solid Gold solitaire ring. Customization:We offer exquisite designs in a variety ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1.8cts Boulder Opal Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning 14K solid white gold ring featuring an uneven-shaped natural Boulder Opal as the centerpiece, accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kabana Fire Opal Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Flower Design Size 7.5
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Kabana Fire Opal & Diamond Flower Ring is a striking piece of fine jewelry, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone 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: 1.51 carat.
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style 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: 0.46 carat.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.9cts Ethiopian Opal Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Rose Gold Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Graceful and glowing, this nature-inspired ring features a luminous 1.87ct Ethiopian opal framed by diamond accents in a delicately sculpted 14k rose gold branch band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,925Sale Price|25% Off
Opal and Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 4.44 g.
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.37 Carat Oval-Cab Ethiopian Opal Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Ring. This Ring is made up of 9x7 mm Oval-cab Ethiopian Opal (1Pcs) 1.37 Carat and Ro...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.92 Carat Oval-Cab Ethiopian Opal Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Ring. This Ring is made up of 8x6 mm Oval-cab Ethiopian Opal (1Pcs) 0.92 Carat and Ro...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.74 Carat Cushion-Cab Ethiopian Opal Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Ring. This Ring is made up of 6.0 mm Cushion-Cut Ethiopian Opal (1Pcs) 0.74 Carat and...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raw Colombian Emerald Wave Band 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ------------------------------------...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 Carat Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. This ring is made up of 7x5 MM Oval-cut Prong Setting Ethiopian Opal (1pcs...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx and Oval-Cab Pink Opal with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is weight 4.24 grams. Crafted with 14k Yellow Gold, this delicate Ring is polished to a high finish shine.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Opal Engraved Rectangular Shape Green Onyx Pyramid 14k Solid Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 27 mm. x 22 mm x 10mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Pyramid Green Onyx measuring 10 mm x 12 mm set in 14 ...
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Opal Engraved Rectangular Shape Amethyst Pyramid 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 27 mm. x 22 mm x 10mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Pyramid Amethyst measuring 10 mm x 12 mm set in 14 kt...
Amethyst, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.11cts Ethiopian Opal W Natural Diamond Accents Ring in 14k Solid Gold 17x13mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Set in 14k gold (4.31g), the opal is accented by 14 sparkling diamonds totaling 0.19cttw, creating a graceful blend of fire and elegance.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1ct Boulder Opal Ring w Diamond Accents in 14K Gold Fancy Shape 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Set in stunning 14K white gold, the 9x7mm fancy-shaped opal features a dazzling array of vibrant, multi-colored flashes, making each glance a unique experience.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super cute Victorian era ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features an oval cabochon opal stone displaying vibrant blue, green and orange play throughout.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
White Gold Opal & Diamond Vintage Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.66ctw Milgrain Sz 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 2.60ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,050
Opal Opulence Ring!
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Bring color into your life! Vintage ring with a beautiful opal doublet. Materials: 14k Weight: 6g Size: 6.75 Stone: 19.3 x 11.5
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cab 3.08ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total C...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9.56 Carat Blue Sapphires and Opal Center Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 9.56 Carat Blue Sapphires and Opal Center Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. Very impressive cocktail ring featuring 8 sapphires that are pear shaped weighting approx 8.40 carat...
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Samuel B Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Mosaic Opal Ring Size 5.5 #17850
By BJC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Samuel B Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Mosaic Opal Ring Size 5.5 This gorgeous ring by designer Samuel B was crafted from 925 sterling silver with 14K yellow gold detailing and ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Opal Gold Ring Neon Blue Australian Engagement ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 5.93 carats stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.35 х 0.51 in / 6 х 9 х 13 mm ring weight - 4.53 grams rin...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Gold Ring Neon Blue Australian Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 5.93 carats stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.35 х 0.51 in / 6 х 9 х 13 mm ring weight - 4.53 grams rin...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Synthetic Opal Synthetic Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring -14k Cush 1.97ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Synthetic Opal Carat(s): 1.30ct Cut: Cushion Cabochon Synthetic ...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold 10.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold entourage ring set with a central oval-cut opal and entourage brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.25 - EU. 18.25 (57) detailed descr...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
White Ethiopian Opal & Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Add an elegant touch to your look with this genuine oval opal, emerald, and diamond ring. Crafted in 14K white gold open setting, this beautiful ring features an oval cut opal accent...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mozambique Ruby and Pink Opal Ring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 5*7 oval-cut Ruby (1 pcs) 1 carat Ruby, pink opal free m...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.04 g.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold 11.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with an opal and brilliant-cut diamond, totaling 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval,...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
circa 1980s Georgian Style Heart Opal and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: Circa 1980s Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Size: US 8.5 Weight: 5.7g Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 1.0 carat total weight Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI Opal Details: Cu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US (this ring m...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Revival Opal 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning High Prong Set Opal Ring. Set in 14K Gold. Prong set oval opal.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Edwardian Opal and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold, and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.65 grams Diamond Details: .60ct total weight, old...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Opal Gold Ring Genuine Australian special person gift opal wedding anniversary
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
The 14K White Gold body holds the Boulder Opal in a unique prong setting that reflects its outstanding elegance. 14K white gold ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Austral...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Pear Opal with Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One contemporary 14 karat yellow gold pear cabochon opal and round brilliant diamond cluster ring, centered on a 6 x 8mm pear cabochon opal displaying a light blue body color with li...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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