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
$479Sale Price|40% 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 & 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 Pink Opal & White Opal Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pink Opal, White Opal & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & SilVer Center Natural Pink Opal — 12 Carats • Origin: Sri Lanka • Round/Oval Cabochon • Saturated paste...
Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, AquaMarine & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, AquaMarine & White Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Set in 18K Gold & Silver • Signed Masterpiece** Indulge in elevated Mediterranean glamour with ...
Aquamarine, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, 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
$479Sale 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
$479Sale 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
Signed “FALK” Boulder Opal Silver and Gold Sculptural Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold artisan ring by FALK, set with a large natural boulder opal cabochon. The opal is framed in a smooth yellow gold bezel and mounted on a wide sterling silver band, accented wit...
Opal, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$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, ...
Emma Chapman Limited Edition Sterling Silver Pink Opal Ruby Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A lovely limited edition handmade pink opal and ruby ring. This ring is made in sterling silver and the top of the ring has been coated in gold micron plating. The opals and rubies...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$431Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ascending Opal Moonface ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ascending Opal Moonface ring. Opal Sleepy moon ring. 925 silver ring multicolor opal ring. Crescent Moon and Opal Ring.A delicate gold ring with a crescent moon design and a white op...
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$479Sale Price|40% 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
$395Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage Style Opal and pearl Silver, Gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal and pearl ring. Cabochon Opal ring. Vintage style/Old Style Opal pearl ring. Genuine Opal ring. Weight: 4 gr (depends from size) Central gemstone: Opal, round cabochon cut, 0...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Opal 8 Carat Natural Bluish, Purplish and Yellow Fancy Sapphires 7 Cara...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$517Sale Price / item|70% Off
1.5 ct oval cabochon opal silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1.5 ct oval cabochon opal silver, gold ring. Opal solitaire. Plain opal ring. Oval cabochon cut opal ring. Opal engagement ring. Wave band ring. Metal: silver 925 plus 14k gold plat...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Emerald Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal & Emerlad Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Opal 8 Carat Natural Emeralds from Zambia 7 Carat Natural Round Diamonds 1 Cara...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & White Opal Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural White Opal Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Cabochon Ruby 4.00 Carat Natural Oval Shapes Rubies 2.00 C...
Ruby, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,213Sale Price|55% Off
Blue Opal Silver Ring 3ct Australian opal
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined ring is crafted in sterling silver and 18K gold, set with a natural blue opal selected for its soft translucency and balanced coloration. The opal displays layered blue ...
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,348Sale Price|55% Off
Crystal Opal Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined ring showcases a natural Australian crystal opal, selected for its transparency and vivid play of color. The opal measures 11 × 16 mm (0.43 × 0.63 in) and displays shift...
Crystal, Opal, Silver
$230Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Opal Round Cabochon Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Ethiopian White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Round Genuine Opal Gemstone Ring with flashes of Lavender Blue Tones for Engagement, Anniversary, Cocktail & Fi...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$479Sale Price|40% 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
$524Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Black Opal Ring in 925 St. Silver Handmade Vintage Style Statement Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Ethiopian Black Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Style Genuine Opal Gemstone Ring with Play of Color for Men or Unisex, Engagement, Anniversary, Cocktail &...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fire Opal Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Red Rubies - 9 Carats Natural Fire Opal - 7 Carats This Ring is from the "...
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$808Sale Price|55% Off
Fire Opal Black Silver Ring Red Precious Mexican Gemstone Gothic Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal opal origin - Mexico opal weight - 0.55 carats opal measurements - 0.20 x 0.28 in / 5 x 7 mm ring weight - 2.88 grams r...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Sculptural Flower Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Hot Enamel
Located in BADALONA, ES
Flower ring handcrafted in sterling silver with 24 karat yellow gold plating. At the center is a natural opal, selected for its changing iridescence, surrounded by 26 brilliant-cut n...
Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$431Sale Price / item|50% Off
Crescent Moon and Opal Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver ring multicolor opal ring. Crescent Moon and Opal Ring.A delicate gold ring with a crescent moon design and a white opal. Multicolor gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver +...
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$479Sale Price|40% 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
$517Sale Price / item|70% Off
Peony flower ring with opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peony flower ring with opal. Silver flower ring with opal. Opal cabochon ring. Nature inspired jewelry. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 3.5 gr depends from size G...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fire Opal Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Red Rubies - 9 Carats Natural Fire Opal - 7 Carats This Ring is from the "...
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$479Sale Price|40% 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
$415Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Orangey Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 11.14 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 9.5 US �...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 15.94 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 9 US 🪚 STONE SH...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Garant & Blue Opal Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Garant & Blue Opal Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Garant Natural Sapphire Natural Blue Opal South Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 1...
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,941Sale Price|55% Off
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional Boulder Koroit Opal ring is a sculptural statement piece that captures the dramatic geological artistry for which the region is renowned. The large 9-carat opal disp...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$549Sale Price|20% Off
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 13.75 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 9 US 🪚 STONE SH...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,941Sale Price|55% Off
Boulder Opal Silver Gold ring, unique engagement opal anniversary size 8
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant Boulder Opal ring is crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and 18K gold features a fine-quality natural opal sourced from Queensland, Australia, renowned for producing st...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
$2,103Sale Price|55% Off
Blue Big Opal Silver Ring Precious Natural Gemstone Jewelry Unusual Opal gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite ring features a captivating blue opal set in sterling silver. The opal boasts a striking, one-of-a-kind pattern and a beautiful, vibrant opalescence that shifts with t...
Opal, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
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 This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling c...
Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,024Sale Price|55% Off
Australian Opal Silver Ring Fine Quality Dark Opal Jewelry gift special person
Located in Berlin, DE
A bright and lively natural Australian Opal set in 925 solid sterling silver - a petite but powerful ring that glows with shifting color. The Opal measures 5 × 8 mm (0.19 × 0.31 in) ...
Opal, Silver
Natural White Opal & Red Garnet Cocktail Ring — Handmade in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Surrounded with Orangey Red Garnet Halo Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade Engraved 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal & Garnet ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 16.02 Grams 💍 ...
Opal, Fire Opal, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,181Sale Price|55% Off
Big Blue Opal Silver Ring Natural Statement Australian Dark Opal Jewellery 9 US
Located in Berlin, DE
This large contemporary ring features a natural 15-carat Australian blue Opal, set in a sculptural 925 sterling silver bezel with a refined matte finish. The Opal displays an elegant...
Opal, Silver
$3,235Sale Price|55% Off
Dark Blue Opal Silver Ring Genuine Opal Natural Australian Precious Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking ring features a dark natural Australian Opal displaying an intense blue opalescence and a refined pinfire pattern. The Opal measures 12 × 14 mm (0.47 × 0.55 in) and wei...
Opal, Silver
$2,103Sale Price|55% Off
Rainbow Boulder Opal Ring in Solid Sterling Silver 5 ct 6.5 gift anniversary
Located in Berlin, DE
This 925 sterling silver and 18K gold ring features a vivid Australian Boulder Opal showing a full spectrum of rainbow colors - a lively display of green, blue, gold, red, and violet...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Opal and Natural Blue Sapphire Floral Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver ring blends elegance with lasting beauty. At its center glows a natural fire opal, encircled by ten round natural blue sapphires in a graceful flor...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$363Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 5.07 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 6 US 🪚 STONE SHA...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,213Sale Price|55% Off
Boulder Opal Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This sterling silver ring features an elegant Boulder Opal sourced from Australia, selected for its refined color play and naturally sculpted form. The opal displays characteristic t...
Opal, Silver
$531Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Off White Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant Play of Color. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 17.38 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 9 US 🪚 STONE SH...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,720Sale Price|55% Off
Big Dark Australian Opal Silver Ring Bright Patterned Australian Opal Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver ring with rare natural bright Dark Opal with red, green, yellow, blue and orange opalescence and unusual pattern Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 9 x ...
Opal, Silver
$1,563Sale Price|55% Off
Black Opal Ring in Sterling Silver – Australia – Size 7.75 US gift special HSP
Located in Berlin, DE
A quietly powerful piece featuring a natural black opal sourced from Australia, set in solid 925 sterling silver. The opal weighs 1 carat and displays a deep, dimensional base with o...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$207Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Black Fire Opal Ring in 925 Sterling Silver -Handmade with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Black Opal Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade with Brilliant vivid Play of Color 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ RING WEIGHT: 2.44 Grams 💍 RING SIZE: 6.5 US 🪚 ST...
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver, Sterling 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
$479Sale Price|40% 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
$3,774Sale Price|55% Off
Big Black Opal Silver Ring Deep Blue Natural Australian Opal Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural bright Black Opal ring size - 8.5 US / 58 EU / Q½ UK / 18.5 mm weight of the Opal - 8.20 ct gemstone origin - Australia stone measurements - 13 х 16 mm...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Opal Engagement Ring. This incredible Victorian rose cut diamond and opal ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,696Sale Price|55% Off
Big Boulder Opal Sterling Silver Ring October Birthstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine quality big Boulder Opal ring in silver ring size - 8.5 US / 58 EU / 18.5 weight of the Opal 11.8 ct gemstone origin - Australia stone measurements - 14 х 16 mm ring weight - 1...
Opal, Sterling Silver
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Kelp Dancer Ring, 960 Silver & Yellow Lepidolite, Hot Enamel- Ready To Ship
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The "Kelp Dancer" ring from the "Stone Garden" collection, is handcrafted in 960 silver and crowned with a 100ct. yellow lepidolite gemstone, masterfully carved into the form of a fr...
Opal, Silver, Enamel
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.
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