Pink Opal Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Opal Necklace Choker Round Bead J Dauphin 38 cm, 15 inches Designer: J DAUPHIN Pink opal is revered for its gentle frequencies that soothe the heart and stabilize emotions.
Opal
Billie 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Pink Opal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Necklace is made up of Pink Opal Pear-Cut (2 pcs) 14.78 carat, Onyx (1 pcs) 3.52 carat, and Round-cut White Diamond (18 Pcs) 0.31 Carat.
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 56" Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace, Peridot, Amethyst, Apatite
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind 56" Long Necklace with Gemstone Peruvian Pink Opals, Fine Gemstone Quality Faceted Peridot and Brazilian Amethyst, hand cut Apatite Rondelles can be doubled with a Ster...
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Apatite, Sterling Silver
$1,319Sale Price|14% Off
53" Long Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Details
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of a kind Natural Peruvian Pink Opal Handmade Necklace with Pear shaped and tubular shaped Peruvian Opals with Natural Lustrous Baroque Freshwater Pink Pe...
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
American West Sterling Silver Pink Opal Necklace, 21 to 24 Inches
Located in New York, NY
• Necklace features double-strand of 8mm Sterling Silver native pearl beads with 6 squash blossom stations of soft triangle-cut Pink Opal gemstones; center naja with 5 Pink Opal gems...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18" Black Diamond(4.50ct) & Pink Opal Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet feminine, this striking necklace features natural black diamonds accented by six softly glowing pink opal oval beads, evenly spaced throughout the design for a beautifully b...
Black Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Pink and Blue Candy Opal Beaded Necklaces
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wear them together or separately. 16" pink opal necklace with two front center gold beads and gold beads also flanking the gold lobster clasp. 14.5" blue and pink opal necklace, ...
Opal, 14k Gold
$540Sale Price|20% Off
42" Long Peruvian Pink Opal, Rose Quartz, Baroque Pearl, and Sterling Necklace
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of Kind handmade Natural Gemstone Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace with Peruvian Pink Opal rondelles and Faceted Rose Quartz rondelles and Natural Pink Pearls with Sterling accents.
Opal, Pearl, Quartz
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pink Opal White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal Necklace By Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 alhambra shape pink opal stone: 15mm.
Opal, White Gold
Genuine Blush Pink Opal Pendant Gold Statement Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Adorn yourself with this one of a kind pink opal charm necklace. A sparkling pink Peruvian opal necklace that exudes true beauty and sophistication.
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold
Blush Pink Opal Beaded Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Step into a world of exclusive elegance with this one of a kind blush pink opal necklace, made from the most exclusive and rare pink opals from Peru.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Two Side Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond, Pink Sapphire Tsavorite, Pendant Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Two Side Mexican Fire Opal, Halo Diamond, Pink Sapphire Tsavorite, Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Giant Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety gemstones such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peridot • Aventurine • Pink opal • Rose quartz • Argentinian R...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pink Opal Heart Necklace
Located in София, BG
Soft, romantic, and effortlessly sophisticated—this 18 karat yellow gold necklace by Antonio Gems showcases a beautifully sculpted pink opal in a charming heart-shaped cut.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety of 8mm gemstones such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peridot • Aventurine • Pink opal • Rose quartz • Argent...
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Opal Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant pendant necklace features a captivating 29.85 carat oval shape opal, exuding a soft pink hue.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,685 / item
Alex Jona Opal Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold necklace, consisting of alternating opal cabochons with pink sapphire pavé links.
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Giant Blush Pink Peru Opal Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure blush pink opals from Peru in a large size.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Meticulously Hand Knotted and finished with 14k solid gold. This necklace features the following gemstones; • Sapphires • Ethiopian Fire Opal • Rainbow moonstone • Garnet • Citrine...
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
Pink Sapphire and Moonstone with Fire Opal Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Enchanting multi gemstone necklace, methiciously hand knotted with precious stones like opal and tourmalines. Gemstones included; • Swiss topaz • Tanzanite, • Apatite • Ethiopian O...
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, ...
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern style, convertible Opal & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring / Pendant Necklace set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold Short Pink Boulder Opal and Diamond Necklace
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A feminine, elegant and understated 18k gold short necklace with a soft pink Australian boulder opal and two small sparkling champagne coloured diamonds.
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Pink Opal & Black Onyx Necklace (looks like Conch Pearl)
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This captivating 39-inch single-line necklace showcases a soft, blush-toned pink opal from Mixco, elegantly paired with bold black onyx and shimmering crystal beads.
Crystal, Onyx, Opal
$963Sale Price|25% Off
Multi Stone Necklace 22.5" Turquoise Pearl Moonstone Opal Pink Sapphire Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Ruby zoisite, pink sapphires, hematite, aquamarine, amethyst, volcano stones, holly blue chalcedony, turquoise, pearls, gray quartz, moonstone, and opal come together in perfect harm...
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Multi Stone Necklace 22.5" Turquoise Pearl Moonstone Opal Pink Sapphire Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Ruby zoisite, pink sapphires, hematite, aquamarine, amethyst, volcano stones, holly blue chalcedony, turquoise, pearls, gray quartz, moonstone, and opal come together in perfect harm...
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$648Sale Price|20% Off
Morganite Ballet Pink Opal Inlay Toggle Choker Necklace, Dahlia V Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
The blush pink Peruvian opal inlay toggle with abalone and opal, can be worn as a focal point on this stunning necklace or simply worn at the back as a clasp.
Morganite, Opal, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Pink Opal and Sapphire Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Baby Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace encriched with sparkling diamonds and pink sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spark 8.23 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Spark Creations
Located in Stamford, CT
From designer Spark, this pendant necklace features a dazzling 8.23ct pear shaped cabochon opal that features a double halo of pink sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
168.00 Carats Pink & Peach Opal and Diamond Gold Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Pink & Peach Opal and Diamond Necklace. The Necklace is 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
11.89 Carat Peruvian Pink Opal Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, In Stock.
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
Genuine 110 Carat Pink Sapphire and Australian Opal Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A stunning statement necklace with blush pink Australian and Peruvian opals that glint with bright 14k solid gold beads and clasp.
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$759Sale Price|20% Off
42" One of Kind Pink Chalcedony, Pink Peruvian Opals, and Tanzanite Necklace
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
42" Long Rare Quality Translucent Natural Pink Chalcedony, with Peruvian Pink Opals and Peruvian Pink and Tanzanite Rondelles and Sterling Lobster Clasp. Perfect length to double.
Chalcedony, Opal, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Emma Chapman Gold Plated Silver Pink Opal Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A beautiful pink opal and ruby pendant which has been handmade in our workshops. The pink opals have been hand-cut into teardrop shapes and embedded with rubies. The pendant is made ...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Pink Opal White Topaz Halo Necklace 24 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful 90s necklace is sterling silver with high end pink opal and a halo of white topaz.
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Pink Opal Mother of Pearl Necklace and Pendant Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous ensemble features a graduated pink opal and mother of pearl necklace with a complimenting sterling silver, mother of pearl and pink opal pendant.
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mexican Agate Pink Opal & Rhyolite Beaded Necklace Strand Adjustable 18'-20'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Stone Mix Beaded Necklace Strand mix of 3 Types of Natural Stones Included * MEXICAN AGATE * PINK OPAL * RHYOLITE average size of the beads are approx 15mm x 10mm ADJUSTA...
Agate, Opal, Silver
Pink Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Günther Weinz
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Pink Opal Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$184Sale Price|50% Off
Aria Jewelry Design 20-Inch Pink Peruvian Opal Beaded Necklace, USA
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace – Perfect for Fall and Winter Elevate your fall and winter wardrobe with this stunning 20-inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace, designed to complement...
Opal
2.68 Carats Ethiopian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 2.68 carat Ethiopian opal, 1.07 carats sapphire & .09 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a s...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Clasp Necklace with Pink Opal Beads, 2.10ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold clasp set with a 2.10ct brilliant-cut diamond, F/G, VS/SI, on a pink opal bead necklace - 48 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 48 cm long and 1.2 cm wide.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.40 Pink Opal Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this pendant necklace is hand set with 16.40 carats pink opal, emerald and 4.40 carats of sparkling diamonds on the 29" chain..
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$303Sale Price|39% Off
Aria Jewelry Design 21in Pink Peruvian Opal & Black Spinel Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Though bold and chunky in style, this necklace carries an unexpected subtlety that makes it far more versatile than its striking silhouette suggests. The soft pink tones, delicately ...
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Mixed Metal
Piaget Rose Pink Opal Pink Tourmaline Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
By Piaget
Located in Guangzhou, CN
This specific piece is an 18K white gold long "sautoir" style necklace featuring a combination of pearls, diamonds, and pink opal stations.
18k Gold
Effy 14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Opal and Diamond Heart Necklace
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14k rose gold Diamond: 6 round cut = 0.04cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Opal: heart cut = 8.75cttw Dimensions: necklace measures approximately 18-inches in ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Australian Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This futuristic pendant features a 30 carat Australian opal bezel set in the center of this pendant. The luscious Australian opal is accented by 0.51 carats of princess cut pink sapp...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Peruvian Pink Opal Double-Strand Bead Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Composed of two graceful lines of round Pink Opal beads totaling 553 carats, each stone comes from Peru.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
$360Sale Price|47% Off
AJD Chic Dramatic Peruvian NATURAL Pink Opal & Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Double strand of highly polished glamorous RARE natural pink Peruvian Opals enhanced with coppery colored cultured Pearls set with a hook clasp - so easy to take on and off - in this...
Opal, Pearl, Silver
Artisan 18-Inch Two-Strand Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace, Silver Closure
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This 18‑inch two‑strand Pink Peruvian Opal necklace brings a soft, romantic elegance that feels perfect for springtime outfits or a relaxed cruise wardrobe.
Opal, Silver, Mixed Metal
18k bicolor gold clasp with pink opal beads necklace - 62.9 grams 65 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold clasp with pink opal beads necklace - 65 cm Detailed description The necklace is 65 cm long, with opal coral beads ranging from 5.4 mm to 1.4 cm.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Quartz beads , Black Onyx 16 mm beads, 14 kt Yellow Gol...
Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American West Sterling Silver Pink Opal Gemstone Statement Necklace, 20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
• Pear-shaped 18x40mm Kingman Turquoise cabochon in the center and four graduated pear-shaped gemstone cabochons (2) 10x20mm, (2) 14x25mm; scalloped bezel-setting; rope border, conch...
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
$5,566Sale Price|20% Off
Sautoir Pink Tourmaline 18k London Blue Topaz Opal Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace Rose Gold 18 K (Matching Bracelet and Ring Available) London Blue Topaz Opal Pink Tourmaline Weight 19.9 grams Length 90 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry ...
Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold
Art Deco Necklace in Rose Gold with Opal and Diamonds on Pearl Necklaces
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
Predefined structures, represented by classic materials such as gold, platinum, precious stones and pearls, influence our future lifestyle. The axially symmetrical design of the neck...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Whether worn together or separately, the pieces command attention while remaining refined and elegant. Necklace Metal Purity: 18k White Gold Diamond Carat: 3.25ct Colored Stone: Blu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...
Opal, Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Cluster Necklace by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This delicate chain necklace in solid 18 karat gold features a central cluster of opal and sapphire briolettes.
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
BOCHIC “Capri” Vintage Pink Sapphire, Emerald & Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” VIntage Pink sapphire, Emerald, Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire, Ruby - 28 Carats Ethiopian White Opal - 30 Carats Natural Green Emera...
Emerald, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Opal Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink Opal 18 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite piece features a r...
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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).
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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.