$487Sale Price / item|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Blue Topaz and Opal Vintage Style Hook Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating sky-blue tones shimmer gracefully in these Blue Topaz Opal Drop Earrings, crafted in warm 9K yellow gold.
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Iolite, Opal, and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver in a Leaf Motif
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual and striking, a pair of dangle earrings with a subtle leaf motif. Round, faceted iolite stones as the blossoms with oval, fiery, opals as the leaves and pave`-set diamonds a...
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Retro Gold Natural Opal Earrings Gem Stone, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 14k Gold Natural Opal Earrings, clip-on.
Opal, 14k Gold
Opal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center, a mesmerizing round opal captures the light with its ethereal play of colors, surrounded by a ring of rich blue sapphires that mimic the cool elegance of winter.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Sapphire Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Round & Oval Cabochon Size: 7 x 5, 7 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow
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. ---------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,657Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Garnet Opal Quartz Pink Sapphire Gold Diamond Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Rose Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Rind Available) Diamonds 4-0,20 ct HSI Pink Quartz 2-8,27 ct Opale 4-2,39 ct Green Carnet 2- 1 ct Rose Sapphire 4-0,56 ct Rose Opal...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Basket-Set Round 1.1ct Fire Opal Stud in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Secured in 14k solid gold basket prong settings are the round fire opals that look radiant and captivating.
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Cacholong Opal Dangle Earrings with Black & White Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 14 karat white gold, each earring features a loop of black and white round brilliant-cut diamonds that curves into a Y-shape, leading to a luminous cacholong stone drop.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gianni Lazzaro Peridot Rose Cabochon Opal Diamonds White 18K Gold Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 8-0,28 ct GSI Peridot 2 Cabochon -7,15 ct Rosa Opale 2 Cabochon-17,40 ct Weight 14,30 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss ...
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$840Sale Price / set|20% Off
VR Jewels 18K Yellow Gold 2.82 Ct Natural Opal Cabochon Hoop Earrings for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant hoop earrings showcase a total of 2.82 carats of round cabochon-cut natural opals, beautifully set in bezel settings of 18K yellow gold.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Vine Earrings with Ethiopian Opal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 10 carats approx. Diamonds 0.70 carats approx. Omega clip-backs & posts Limited Edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, these limit...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Rope Framed Claw-Set 1 ct Opal Martini Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The twisted rope detailing around the gem adds a hint of distinctiveness to these stunning round opal stud earrings in 14k solid gold.October Birthstone Earring for Women: Opal is th...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
GUCCI Pink Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Le Marché Des Merveilles Feline Cat Earrings
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Gucci earrings from the Le Marché Des Merveilles Feline collection feature intricate cat-shaped designs, most visible from the back, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Rope Framed Claw-Set 1.1 ct Fire Opal Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Held in claw settings are the round fire opals that capture attention with their stunning orange hue.
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Opal and Emerald Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opals 2.80 cts approx Emeralds 0.40 ct approx Champagne diamonds 0.80 ct approx Limited edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration f...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,543Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real Black Onyx Pink Opal MOP Dangle Earrings SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scalloped Shell White Opal Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the scalloped shells of the ocean,cacholong is carved to illustrate these. Detailing includes indentations and descending curved edges. An 18k yellow gold braid revolves ...
Tourmaline, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 7.76Ct Cabochon Cut Opal and 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each earring is ornamented with a central feature cabochon cut white opal.
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Original Amethyst Opal Diamond Elegant Lever-Back Earrings for Her White Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White 14K Gold (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 44-RND57-0,13-4/6A Agat 4-0,08 ct Amethyst 2-5,88 ct Opal 4-6,74 ct Weight 9,1 grams It is our honour to create fine j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Opal, Gold, White Gold
$10,807 / item
Pink Opal Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Option 2 Pink colour ring Weight 13 grams, Amethysts 11- 1.50ct, Pink Opal 48ct. With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery b...
Opal, Gold
$5,437Sale Price|25% Off
Syna Cosmic Star Studs with Boulder Opal and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Boulder Opal 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited Edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration f...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25 Carat Diamond Bespoke Three Drops Round Cut Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of 2.25 carat diamond colour G clarity VS, each stone is set in a classic 4 cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire,...
South Sea Pearl and Ethiopian Crystal Opal in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious South Sea Pearl Earrings (15mm) with Ethiopian Crystal Opal (3.5mm-4.5mm).
Crystal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.89 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Classic Drop 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings in, featuring a total of 1.89 carat diamond colour H/I clarity SI / I, each stone is set in a clas...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$346Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, Daffodil flower painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Handmade flower themed Shell Earrings with opal. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings.
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$346Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, daisy flower bouquet painting.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Handmade flower themed Shell Earrings with opal. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings.
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$841Sale Price / item|30% Off
Bee and Honeycomb Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bee and Honeycomb Stud Earrings in 14k gold. Little Gold Bee Stud Earrings. Solid Gold Bumble Bee Earrings. 14k solid gold Size: 12 x 8 mm. Total weight: 2.5 g. Central stones: O...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Elegant 14K Golden Parrot Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a touch of whimsy and sophistication with these stunning 14K gold parrot earrings. Meticulously crafted, each earring features a beautifully detailed parrot design, complete ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Hand Painted Diamond 18 Karat Gold Garden Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings features unique hand painted miniature art set with 18K gold, 43.15 carats bakelite, .49 carats Iolite, opal & 0.14 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS s...
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Carved Jade Leaf & Ruby Bow Edwardian Style Drop 9K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Backing: Latch Back Drop Gemstones Type: Carved Jade Number: 2 Weight: 5.72 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones I Type: Opal Shape: Round Size: 2.5 mm. Numb...
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Green Jadeite Jade Leaf & Emerald Bow Edwardian Style Drop Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Backing: French Wire Drop Gemstones Type: Carved Jade Number: 2 Weight: 4.41 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones I Type: Opal Shape: Round Size: 2.5 mm. Num...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Kunzite 23.04ct. Drop Earring in 18KRG with Gemstones & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Kunzite Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline, Pink Opal & White Diamond.
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Kunzite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
$2,797Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Shepherd Hoop Earrings with Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby & Opa
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Make a refined fashion statement with these striking 14K yellow gold shepherd hoop earrings, designed to merge fine jewelry craftsmanship with contemporary runway-inspired style. The...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Fabergé Délices D’Été White Diamonds and Pear Shape Sapphires Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Délices D’Été Earrings 74EA95/1 Fabergé workmaster collections, capsule collections and jewellery suites each tell a story inspired by Fabergé’s rich legacy - masterpieces possessing...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
$1,099Sale Price|21% Off
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
$1,099Sale Price|21% Off
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Multicolored Gemstones Cluster Earrings 8.8 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Peridots, Garnets, Tan...
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Opal, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Wh...
Mystic Black Cat Stud Earrings in 14K Gold with Diamond Eyes
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mystic Black Cat Stud Earrings in 14K Gold with Diamond Eyes. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiny Drop Studs in 14K Gold Silver 925 with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Drop Studs in 14K Gold Silver 925 with Gemstones by Alejandra Campos Taylor. Dimensions: W 0.4 x D 1.2 x H 1 cm (size of the largest piece of the pair). Materials: 14K gold plat...
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Opal Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Pendant & Stud Earrings Jewelry Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Round & Oval Cabochon Size: 7 x 5, 7 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Diamond Halo Vintage Style Pendant & Earrings Jewelry White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Round Size: 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Round Size: 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color:...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,650 / item
18 Karat Gold 4.04 Carat Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 4.04 carats Opal diamond stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with .41 carats of glittering diamonds. The unusual natural shape of Opal gemstones mak...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning 2.4 carats Opal doublet diamond stud earrings are handmade in 14-karat gold. It is set with .68 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to vie...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.
Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)
Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!
There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.
So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.
There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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