$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
5.82 Carat Opal Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Ballerina Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Australian White Opal, weighing 5.82 Carats, surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 2.81tcw.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Trillion Cut Opal Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Trillion Cut Opal Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Diamond & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 9.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 2.00 Carat This Ring...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.83ctw Super Fiery Gray Opal w/ Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Measurements: 21.4mm (0.84") (north to south) - 16.5mm (0.65") (east to west), 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 10.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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 Mediter...
Opal, Topaz, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful opal and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Woods Round Opal Cabochon Solitaire Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Opal - Size - 8 mm Cut - Round Cabochon Color - White with multicolor flecks Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 9.2 mm ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Opal & Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy
Located in Marcianise, IT
Timeless elegance and vintage charm come together in this exquisite ring crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Style Platinum Marquise Opal Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- Round Genuine Diamond, 0.52-0.55 Carats, G-H Color VS2-SI1 Clarity. 9 Marquise Natural Australian Opals, 2 x 4 M...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 55ct Oval Shaped Opal Modernist Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This positively massive 18K yellow gold "Modernist Creation" is absolutely amazing. At it's center is a subtle semi-transparent natural contraluz opal exhibiting delicate and distin...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style floral ring features a luminous round natural opal at its center, radiating a captivating play of colors.
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline and Opal Halo Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delight in feminine elegance with the Pink Tourmaline and Opal Halo Vintage Style Ring. A radiant oval pink tourmaline takes center stage, surrounded by shimmering opal solitaires th...
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring natural 5ct Opal solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 4.83 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring decorated with bezel set oval cut cabochon of natural Opal stone Ø 12 x 10 mm x 5.25 mm deep, ca. 5 ct .
Opal, 18k Gold
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Opal 14k gold ring for men
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal gold ring. Vintage style opal mens ring. Natural Opal Men Ring.
Opal, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a regal touch to your style with this Natural Amethyst and Opal Vintage-Style Cocktail Ring. Designed in a graceful crown shape, a rich amethyst sits proudly at the top, while a ...
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphires & Fire Opal Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphires & Opal Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Blue & Yellow Color Sapphire - 3 Carat Natural Opal - 9 Carat This Ring is from...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Art Deco 6.50 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Long Australian Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
9K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Intricate vintage-inspired details enhance the ring’s timeless charm.
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL & Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL & Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Opal & 1.40ctw Diamond Large Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 26.4mm (1.04") (north to south) - 23.4mm (0.92") (east to west) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 14.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love the color & character of opals!! These stones exhibit a great range of fire. Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1960 - 1980 Head Width: 9mm Head Height...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Australian Solid Crystal Opal Diamond 18k Gold Ring Bright Green Blue
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful vintage ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a natural Australian solid crystal opal at its centre.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fiery Orange Jelly Opal Cluster Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (25) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Round & Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Fiery Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, plea...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.5ct Solid Australian Coober Pedy White Opal Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Exquisite opal ring featuring a premium Australian opal from Coober Pedy, South Australia – renowned for its luminous white opals with light body tones and vibrant play-of-colour. T...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond & Orange Opal Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Orange Opal, Rodolite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Orange =Opal 13.00 Carat Natural WINE Color Rodolite 5....
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Oval Opal Diamond Swirl Free form Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring is stunning with a freeform opal gemstone that will catch your eye. The opal is an oval cabochon cut, measuring 8mm x 6mm and weighs around 0.80 carat. Thre...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Oval Australian Solid Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Oval Australian Solid Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Solid Platinum GIA 1.30ctw Cabochon Black Opal w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Measurements: 12.1mm (0.48") (north to south) - 15.5mm (0.61") (east to west, diamond to diamond), 2.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.3mm rise off the finger Condition: ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium to Deep Purple Color - 5 x 3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
At its heart, a deep blue sapphire, with a velvety, satiny luster, is set vertically to create an elegant focal point. This captivating gem is beautifully framed by a halo of etherea...
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum 5.05ctw Unique Cabochon Opal w/ Round Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Halo Measurements: 19.1mm (0.75") (north to south) - 18.1mm (0.71") (east to west), 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 10.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Australian Solid Opal & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Mid Century
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A striking vintage 18ct gold ring, circa mid to late 20th century, fusing the geometric charm of the Art Deco era and the bold, statement-making style of the Retro period.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opal is pale in colour and has lots of flashes of red and all other colours within it. The diamonds either side of the opal total 15pts each side. The ring itself is modelled in ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating baguette-cut amethyst, with its deep and regal purple, forms the centerpiece. This striking gem is beautifully flanked by ethereal opals on all sides, creating a unique...
Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,574Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.37 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning vintage ring set with three fine opals with fantastic colour.
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6 Beautiful 14K gold ring with a gorgeous opal in the center surrounded with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds!
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
$936Sale 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
15.53 Carat Vintage Mexican Opal Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Express your bold and fiery style with this 15.53 carat vintage Mexican opal ring. The vibrant center stone features a round cut and prong set on an 18K gold splint shank band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Palladium AGL Australian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Palladium Ring Size: 6 Shank Maximum Width: 3.50 mm Weight: 12.83 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold and palladium vintage diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Opal Diamond Vintage Bypass Ring - 10k Round Cabochon .82ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .82ct Cut: Round Cabochon Natur...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds, Sapphire & Opal Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphire & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Orange Opal 9.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 3.00 Carats Natural Sapph...
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Solitaire & Pearl Bead Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous well made vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a stunning oval cabochon opal stone having a white base color and displays a light green and ora...
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
White Opal & Diamond Vintage Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful ring is a classic vintage inspired style, the halo ring features play-of-color oval 4.22 carat opal for its center, surrounded by twenty-six white diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite opal and diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s or 1960s and is simply sublime. The opal, measuring approximately 8mm by 10mm exhibits a truly stunning play of colou...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and captivating statement piece, this Bochic “Orient” ring embodies the essence of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal vintage ring. 14k yellow gold ring with blue Opal, rose sapphires and diamonds.
Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Opal Cocktail Ring Approximate Dimensions: 9.25 (Ring Size) 22.05 mm x 15.92 mm (Opal) Approx. 0.84 carats (Diamond) 8.3 grams in weight. ** All di...
Vintage LeVian Designer 1.20 Carat Pearl Opal and Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage LeVian Designer Pearl Opal and Diamond Gold Solitaire Halo Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
13K White and Yellow Gold Vintage Natural Diamond and Natural Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 13K White and Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Opal Ring Metal Type: 13k Yellow and White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Size: 4 (Resizable) Dimensions: Width 13.0mm ...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Solitaire Ring Sz 6.75 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Cabochon cut opal measures 12mm x 10mm (estimated at 3.50 carats).
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 10.0 x 16.0 mm Semi-transparent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Set with platinum talon prongs with a diamond h...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.43ctw GIA Oval Boulder Opal w/ Step Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Condition: Vintage. Excellent condition! Comes with original GIA certification for the opal.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
4 Carat White Opal RBC Diamond Gold Double Halo Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed White Opal and Diamond Gold Double Halo Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Signed Mas...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Cabochon Garnet Opal Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating look with this Natural Cabochon Garnet Opal Vintage Style Floral Ring, inspired by the beauty of a blooming flower.
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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).
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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