$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Rainbow Opal ring featuring a solid black opal in the centre surrounded by a rainbow of sapphires, mandarin garnets, amethyst and tsavorites.
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
$5,405Sale Price|40% Off
NWT 9, 009 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Multi Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery W...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,755Sale Price|49% Off
NWT 9, 509 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Multi Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery W...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,595Sale Price|49% Off
NWT 9, 189 Rare 18KT Fancy Lrg Glittering 8CT Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery Wh...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Diamonds Amethyst Vesuvianite 18 Karat Gold Pagoda Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pagoda shape with white and brushed yellow gold, fringe in amethyst and vesuvianite, rainbow opal drop, diamonds. Total length 6,5 cm, weight of each one 10,50gr.
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$825Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black opal 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal 14k gold ring. Rainbow opal ring. Cabochon opal ring.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$5,549Sale Price|40% Off
Nwt 9.249 Rare 18kt Fancy Large Glittering 10ct Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery White Opal Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery Wh...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$728Sale Price / item|40% Off
Opal, Crescent Moon Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Moonface earrings. Rainbow opal earirngs. 14k gold earrings. Vintage/Old Style opal earrings.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
5.33 Carat Opal and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.33 Carat Opal and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Art-Deco Style This Victorian concept magnificent fire rainbow opal and diamond stud earring is majestic.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Square Australian Doublet Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$728Sale Price / item|40% Off
Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Starburst Stud Earrings. Rainbow opal earirngs. 14k gold earrings. Vintage/Old Style opal earrings.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Beaded Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver African Opal
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Natural Ethiopian Opal Beaded Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver African Opal Rainbow Color.
Opal, Sterling Silver
Opal Bar Ring 14K Gold Unique Boulder Opal Diamond Ring
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal, 0.42 ct 24 Diamonds: ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Large Australian Opal Stunning rainbow sparkle
Located in Jupiter, FL
Lovely natural opal originating from Australia. Loose, unset and will come with a certificate. NATURAL GEMSTONE(S): opal Clarity/Color: n/a Cut: oval cab Carat:n/a Treatment: none ...
Opal
Opalized Wood, Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, 18kt Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Designed by award winning jewelry designer Lauren Harper, these Rainbow Moonstone, White Sapphire and Petrified Opalized Wood earrings are simply stunning.
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Flashing blue sheen 9 x 14 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochons dangle below 4 mm round "Welo" mine greenish Ethiopian opals set in simple matte-finish 18K gold in this classic...
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Ethiopian Opal 22k Gold Post Earring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 8 x 12 mm pear shaped blue sheen rainbow moonstones dangle below 4 mm greenish Ethiopian "Welo" opal cabochons.
Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Natural Rainbow sapphire & Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Product Description Gemstone : Opal and Rainbow Sapphire Type : Natural Shape : Oval Size : 12x8 MM Weight : 5-6 Carats Halo Size : 3MM Metal : Gold Follow us on insta(divine...
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
In My Heart - Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
We use 100% Natural & Ethically opal stones (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,670Sale Price|20% Off
Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$871Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 61" Blue Peruvian Opal Necklace with Pearls, Rainbow Moonstone Beads
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Rare untreated 61" Long Peruvian Blue Opal Necklace with Lustrous Baroque Natural Freshwater Pearls interspersed with Rhodium Plated Sterling and Moonstone Focal Beads ...
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Fairy Whisper - Fire Opal Pendant with Diamonds, Sapphires & Turquoise Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Fire Opal Emerald Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fanciful assortment of 7x9 mm Mexican fire opal, 5x7 mm emerald, and 2 approximately 5mm cabochons of a deeper shape of fire opal and shimmering blue rainbow moonstones are arrange...
Emerald, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Lotus Water Lily Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
La Fiesta - Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Halo Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Y
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ------------------------------------...
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Minimalist Heart Shaped Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Rainbow sapphire, Opal & Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18k Gold Rainbow sapphire: Opal: DIAMOND: Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold
Kitten Cat Australian Solid Opal Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
We use 100% Natural & Ethically opal stones (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. --------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 1...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rainbow sapphire, Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K Gold Rainbow sapphire Opal Diamond Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Phoenix Veil - Certificated Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ------------------------------------...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Rainbow sapphire, Opal & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a rainbow sapphire, opal and a diamond gemstone. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocea...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Peacock Dream Australian Opal Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rainbow Fire Opal & Tsavorite Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rainbow Fire Opal & Tsavorite Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
The Egret - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k White
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Design Idea: With an exceptionally rare rainbow-colored Australian boulder opal as its main body, this Egret is adorned with 75 brilliant and rose-cut diamonds on its wings totaling ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Rose
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Genuine Rainbow Sapphire and Turquoise with Ethiopian Opal 20 inch Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
** please note; this necklace can be customized in length, listed is for 20 inch, we also have it in 17 inch** Enriched with Semi-Precious Gemstones such as; • Arizona Turquoise • S...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Chrysophrase,...
$11,379Sale Price|35% Off
Dune Opal Ring Gold Precious Opal Gemstone Wedding Gift Unisex Jewelry Rainbow
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
"Dune" - 14K yellow gold ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 14 carats stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 х 0.87 in / 4 х 14 х 22 mm ring weight - 7.45...
Opal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Pave Setting 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opal is unique in its own ways and patterns. We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ---------------------------------...
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rainbow Sapphire and Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
The perfect pastel rainbow gemstone bracelet, methiciously handknotted and finished with a gold clasp.
Citrine, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Larimar, 14k Gold...
Boulder Opal Gold Earrings Triangle Australian Gemstone Rainbow gemstone
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold earrings with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opals measurements - 0.16 х 0.55 x 0.79 in / 4 х 14 х 20 mm opals weight - 14.40 carats earrings lengt...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Shell Pendant with Diamond, Emerald & 14k Gold (double rainbow)
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Australian Opal Shell Pendant Australian Boulder Opal, Zambian Emerald, Diamond & 14k Gold Carved Australian Boulder Opal with 2.2mm round diamond with a stunning 6x3.5mm emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring Natural Neon Rainbow engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.28 х 0.31 х 0.71 in / 7 х 8 х 18 mm stone weight - 5.80 carats ring weight - 5 grams ring size ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order* Custom made 18ct yellow gold rainbow sapphire ring featuring a Lighting Ridge Australian Black opal centre surrounded by a double halo of rainbow sapphires including ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gol...
Natural 11.52 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 11.52 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Yaraka opal mine in Western Queensland, Australia in 2021. Sue processed the rough opal herself and cut...
Opal
Natural 9.59 Ct rainbow Australian boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 7.66 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Mt. Margaret opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2024. Sue processed the rough opal herself an...
Opal
Natural 20.94 Ct Australian rainbow boulder opal mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 20.94 Ct Australian boulder opal was mined by Sue Cooper at her Russells opal mine in western Queensland, Australia in 2020. Sue processed the rough opal herself and c...
Opal
14 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Rainbow Gemstones Opal Diamond Circle Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold tapered baguettes rainbow gemstones ferris wheel opal diamond circle pendant.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Rainbow Gemstone Circle Diamond Ethiopian Opal Reversible Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14K gold rainbow gemstone circle diamond and ethiopian opal reversible pendant This is our exquisite 14K gold rainbow gemstone circle diamond and opal reversible pendant is a true m...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...
$5,984Sale Price|20% Off
Opal, Rainbow Colour Sapphire and Diamond Earrings 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.59 carats, Rainbow Colour Sapphire 10.04 carats and Diamond 1.07 carats Earring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 19.58 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Opal Diamond Taper Rainbow Gemstone Ferris Wheel Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Surrounding the opal is a delicate halo of sparkling prong-set diamonds that adds brilliance and enhances the gemstone’s natural glow.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Rainbow Multicolor Gemstone Diamond Ethiopian Opal Art Deco Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold rainbow multicolor gemstone ferris wheel diamond natural ethiopian opal art deco earrings.
Diamond, Opal, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yellow...
$21,600Sale Price|60% Off
Nwt $54, 000 18kt Large Gorgeous Fiery Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant Pair of 18KT Gold Glistening Magnificent Large Fiery Black Opal Gorgeous Multi Rainbow Sapphire, Spinel, Garnet, Rubel...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Ethiopian Opal Deco Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold taper baguette rainbow multicolor gemstone diamond natural Ethiopian opal deco ring.
Diamond, Opal, Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,970Sale Price|49% Off
9, 939 Rare 18KT Gold Large Fancy Opal Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold LARGE Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Large Opal and Fancy Rainbow Colored Sapphire White Diam...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,958Sale Price|35% 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
Kai Fortune 2.63 ctw Rainbow Blue Moonstone Fire Opal Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Add it to your collection and let its beauty tell your story. 14K Solid Gold 6 x 8 mm Natural Moonstone｜Rainbow Blue｜Oval｜Eye Clean Moonstone CTW: 1.20 7 x 9 mm Natural Opal｜Fire｜P...
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Opal, Rainbow Coloured Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.72 carats, Rainbow Coloured Sapphire 2.36 carats and Diamond 1.56 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 3.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.44 g...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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).