$3,061Sale Price|44% Off
Aurora Boulder Opal 18K gold and silver ring red blue green yellow opalescences
Located in Berlin, DE
A captivating “Aurora” ring featuring a natural Australian opal, glowing with a full spectrum of colors that shift like the northern lights—vivid reds, blues, greens, and violets shi...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
Ring with Australian opals
Located in บางรัก, TH
Ring with Australian opals Size: 18 (Cabochon, doublet) Metal: silver
Opal, Silver
Natural Opal Bypass Ring With Diamonds 1.91 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Treatment: None 2 Opals = 1.68 Carats 46 Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Natural Opal Bypass Ring With Diamonds 1.91 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Treatment: None 2 Opals = 1.68 Carats 46 Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Zircon 1.33 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 1.33 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling...
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.01 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 1.01 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1 Carat Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.00 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.58 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pink Opal Ring With Black Spinel 9.67 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Pink Opal, Black Spinel Total Carat Weight: 9.67 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silv...
Opal, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.69 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.69 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon req...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.69 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.69 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.69 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.69 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.20 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.20 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Opal Ring With White Topaz 1.92 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Opal, White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 1.92 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availabl...
Opal, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 0.50 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.50 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Zircon 2.65 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 2.65 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling...
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With White Topaz 0.96 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 0.96 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling ...
Opal, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal Ring With Mixed Sapphire Halo 2.25 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring 1.16 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.16 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Pink Opal Sterling Silver Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver ring set with a squared flat cut pink opal. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and fo...
Opal, Sterling Silver
$1,080Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated...
Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue opal silver ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Blue opal silver ring sku614 Size: 17x11x4 mm Ring size: 7.5
Opal, Silver
Vintage opal diamond 14k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating vintage cluster ring centers on a mesmerizing cabochon cut opal measuring approximately 17.91mm by 11.25mm, displaying a beautiful play of color that shifts with lig...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Natural Opal Bypass Ring With Diamonds 1.91 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Treatment: None 2 Opals = 1.68 Carats 46 Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$699Sale Price|22% Off
Ethiopian Opal Floral Cocktail Ring Multicolor Sapphires Diamonds 3.95 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ethiopian Opal = 1.70 Carat Multicolor Sapphires = 2.20 Carats Diamonds = 0.05 Carats Metal: Sterling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
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, Garnets, Tanzanites To...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...
$1,080Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated...
Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Natural Opal Bypass Ring With Diamonds 1.91 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Treatment: None 2 Opals = 1.68 Carats 46 Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal Ring Gold Silver Victorian Style Engagement J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Band Ring Gold and Silver Four Stone Victorian Style Designer: J DAUPHIN The Lovers is a slim band ring in a two metal construction, a solid gold band set with four round nat...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$77Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Synthetic Opal White Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Opal, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerlads 12.00 Carat Natural Fire Opal 3.00 Carats Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carats Thi...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$77Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Garnet Synthetic Opal White Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Opal, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
$77Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Blue Topaz Synthetic Opal White Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$77Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Citrine Synthetic Opal White Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Citrine, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,312Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal , Ruby, Tourmaline & Sapphires Ring 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 18K White Gold & Silver — A Jewel of Exotic Color & Artistry Natural Opal - 8 carats Natural ru...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Opal, Green Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Sterling Silver Opal Dragonfly Ring Size 10
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous dragonfly ring is sterling silver with 5 opal gemstones. The face of this ring measures 1 1/8 inches east to west and 1 1/8 inches north to south. Size: 10 Weight: 7.6 ...
Opal, Sterling Silver
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Natural Opal Bypass Ring With Diamonds 1.91 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Treatment: None 2 Opals = 1.68 Carats 46 Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$521Sale Price / item|77% Off
Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Opal Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver. Modern Sculptural Opal Ring in Gold Over Silver Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over W...
Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal, Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevat...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald, Opal & Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald, Opal & Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience...
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevat...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal, Kyanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated ...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver
OxidizedSterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Ring by Bora with Raw Ethiopian Opal
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Oxidized Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Ring by Bora Jewelry featuring a striking raw Ethiopian opal. The organic opal is left in its natural form, displaying flashes of vibrant...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Blue Opal Vintage 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Blue Opal Vintage 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural Ruby, Oval cabochon shape - 4 carats Blue Natural Opal - 2 carats This Ring is from the...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Victorian Opal and Diamond Silver on 18K Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Vintage Opal and Diamond Silver on Gold Ring. Securely Hand set with .50tcw Opal and .15tcw Diamonds. The ring is Hand crafted in Silver on Gold. Measurin...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Opal Ring 2.14 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Opal: 2.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 5 US Custom sizing available upon request
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Opal & Tanzanite Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Opal & Tanzanite Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Mediterranean l...
Opal, Topaz, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.25 Cttw Natural Diamond, Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian beauty exhibits the filigrees of antiquity. The setting is made of 925 sterling silver inlaid with 18K gold accents. An oval Ethiopian opal, it is prong-set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Opal Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Opal Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval Opal . Oval Pinky Ring for Men. ...
Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
24K Yellow Gold & Oxidized Sterling Silver Ring by Bora with Raw Ethiopian Opal
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This bold and captivating ring by Bora features a luminous raw Ethiopian opal set within a striking 24K yellow gold frame, beautifully contrasted by oxidized sterling silver. The opa...
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Lilac Tanzanite Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Lilac Tanzanite Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Set in 18K Gold & Silver • Signed Masterpiece** Indulge in elevated Mediterranean glamour with...
Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Orange Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Orange Opal & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medit...
Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
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, Garnets, Tanzanites To...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Natural Opal Bypass Ring With Diamonds 1.91 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Treatment: None 2 Opals = 1.68 Carats 46 Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Peridot & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Peridot & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Indulge in elevated Mediterranean glamour with this Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi-Gem Cocktail Ring—a...
Opal, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$463Sale Price / item|50% Off
Opal solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Opal Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Opal Ring. Round Cut Opal Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from size 1 piece (...
Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.