Pearl and Boulder Opal Earrings by Sydney Lynch
Located in Carmel, CA
Original, hand made earrings by Designer Sydney Lynch. Main Pearls are approximately 11mm in diameter are bezel set in hand crafted gold work.
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sydney Lynch Multi Gemstone Designer Necklace and Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Stylish Hand crafted by Designer Sydney Lynch in 925 Sterling Silver with 18 Karat yellow Gold overlay; securely hand set with Rutilated Quartz, Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Moo...
Agate, Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold...
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Opal Australian Opal Bronze Earrings, length cm 7. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift...
Opal, Bronze
Dalben Round and navette Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing lever back earrings with two round cabochon cut and two navette cut blue Australian solid opals weight 1,24 carats . Bezel stone dimen...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,675Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.75 in L 3.5 in
Australian Opal Hand-Forged Oxidized Silver and 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Oxidized sterling silver and 22k yellow gold hand-fabricated dangle earrings featuring amazing green blue Australian Boulder Opals. Unique, beautiful and one-of-a-kind artisan earrings.
Opal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k rose gold matte finishing dangle earrings with 8 light blue bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 12 carats. max width 16 mm height without l...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing dangle earrings with six blue - green bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 9,6 carats. max width 11-12 mm h...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant dangle earrings feature beautiful boulder opals set in 14k yellow gold with both single and full brilliant-cut diamonds. The opals are eye-catching freeform shapes with...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|24% Off
W 0.87 in L 3.15 in
Australian Boulder Opal, Turquoise, Silver and 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Stunning Australian Boulder Opal and Carico Lake turquoise (from the closed mine in Nevada, USA) set in hand-fabricated, oxidized sterling silver with 18k yellow gold accent prongs a...
Opal, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Sterling Si...
Dalben Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing earrings with four bezel-set blue green Australian solid boulder opals weight 8,33 carats . Bezel stone dimensions : max width 9 mm he...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,400Sale Price|36% Off
W 0.25 in L 0.75 in
Australian boulder opals paired with pear-cut tanzanites, 18-karat yellow gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
"KJD" hallmark serves as a signature of authenticity and craftsmanship. In the vintage and fine jewelry market, having a clear maker's mark significantly affects the item's valuation...
Tanzanite, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
L 2.75 in
3-Tier Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Boulder Opal Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Contemporary and bohemian 3-tier 22k yellow gold dangle earrings featuring Lapis Lazuli, Australian Boulder Opal, and Carico Lake Turquoise (from the closed mine in Nevada, USA) gems...
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Golden Hill Turquoise & Australian Boulder Opal 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Golden Hill Turquoise from Kazakhstan and Australian Boulder Opal 18k yellow gold dangle earrings. Dangle earrings are 2.88 inches in length. Gorgeous and unique gemstones in these c...
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k rose gold matte finishing dangle earrings with six violet - green bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 17,6 carats. max width 9,8 mm height ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing dangle earrings with 2 bezel set Australian Boulder Opals weighing 23 carats. max width 13,50 mm height without leverb...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Pink Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold satin finishing earrings with four bezel-set light blue pink Australian solid boulder opals weight 14,5 carats . Bezel stone dimensions : max width 13...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,712Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.36 in L 1.86 in
18 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Drop Earring with Boulder Opal and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco influence can be seen in the geometric, elongated shapes of this design. These are earrings to wear to make a bold statement with both color and shape. They feature a mix...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Dalben Australian Boulder Opal Rose Gold Earrings
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k rose gold matte finishing earrings with two bezel-set deep blue - green Australian boulder opal weight 7,85 carats . The australian boulder opals have an intense ...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nestled amidst vibrant green emeralds, the black opal ring exuded an enchanting allure. The center black opal weighs approximately 9.50 carats and is accompanied with a GIA Black, N...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,320Sale Price|40% Off
W 0.82 in L 1.75 in
Michael Kneebone Opal Topaz Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Confetti Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A boulder opal (origin: Queensland, Australia) is the centerpiece of this elegant "Confetti" pendant. "Boulder opal" refers to opal that has formed within the ironstone matrix. It ...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
Tanzanite, Boulder Opal and Emerald Drop Earrings
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
These bold but lithe cascading earrings feature a dazzling array of emeralds, boulder opals and tanzanites framed with hand crafted 18k gold bezels with closed backs. One of a kind.
Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.