Minimalist Pear-Shaped Australian Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Pear-Shaped Natural Australian Solid Opal Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamonds Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Jade, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Black Opal Band Ring, 1.28 Carats, USA
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a 1.28 carat opal with beautiful play-of-color, this chic and sophisticated ring was handmade in 18k yellow gold by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles using old-world artis...
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Australian Opal Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 2.40ct Natural Black Opal & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Media, PA
This is a magnificent GIA-certified natural black opal and diamond ring, masterfully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing a mesmerizing and natural play of color.
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 #23556
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 This striking statement ring features a luminous marquise-shaped opal (17.8 mm x 9 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds* set in beau...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k yellow gold & opal cocktail ring Color Yellow & Opal Material 18k & opal Metal Purity 18k Size opal is approximately 2.4 carats, ring size is 5.75 Weig...
Opal, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6.25 Certified #18519
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified This elegant ring features one oval shaped opal (12.7 mm x 9.8 mm) set in classic 18K yellow gold.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Vintage Inspired Antique Style Dinner Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Opal Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring is a striking expression of love and power.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000
Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cluster Opal & Ruby Ring! Beautifully crafted & adorned with opals & rubies. Materials: 14k Size: 7.75 (sizeable) Weight: 5.9g
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brushed Gold Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Flush-set diamonds add a subtle sparkle, enhancing the ring’s clean, contemporary look. Product Details Metal: 14 karat yellow gold Gemstone: Natural elongated opal Accent Stones: F...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Opal Cluster Vintage Style Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A cluster of luminous oval white opals shines brilliantly at the heart of this vintage-style ring, each held delicately in prong settings.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Agate Opals 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This alluring ring artfully combines 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silver, creating a piece that balances classic elegance with intricate detailing.
Diamond, Agate, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Ring Size 6.75 #15505
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Ring Size 6.75- This stunning ring features 13 round opals set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal & Diamond Open Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 3.5 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal & Diamond Grooved Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquires.)
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the opal, a cluster of floral-inspired details enhances the ring’s vintage charm with soft, romantic appeal.
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #23551
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This stunning 18K yellow gold ring features five oval opal gemstones and five round single cut diamonds set in a sculptural branch-lik...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Vintage Style Hexagon Shape Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dreamy opal blooms at the center of this vintage-style cluster ring, glowing with soft rainbow hues.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .36ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opal Carat(s): .36ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: White...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique cabochon cut opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Twig Ring Size 7.5 #19801
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Twig Ring Size 7.5 This beautiful ring features a stunning white opal stone set in a 14K yellow gold twig themed band!
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Quatrefoil White Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique cabochon cut opal cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Glowing with ethereal color, this vintage-style ring centers on a natural opal that shifts beautifully in the light.
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold 7 Ct Oval Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 14 karat yellow gold, weighing 23 grams, is a 7 carat Oval Cut Cabochon Opal with 18 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds weighing 1.25 carats, Color Grade of: G-H, Clarity Grade of: ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green,Bl...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Crab Nautical Motif Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold and unique, this 14K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating design.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal & Diamond Ring, Size 8.25 - 11.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This exquisite 14K gold opal and diamond ring is a statement piece of refined elegance.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 1960s opal and diamond ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, centers a captivating oval cabochon white opal weighing approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French 1980s Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A vintage yellow gold opal ring. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their certificate of authenticity, written by ou...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: White/Blue/G...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Cabochon 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opals Carat(s): 1.68ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon &a...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.08ct Natural Multicolored Opal Rubover Setting Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
2.08ct Natural Multicolored Opal, Set in Rubover Setting, In 18ct Yellow Gold Additional Information: Total Opal Weight : 2.08ct Width of Band : 1.44mm Width of Head:9.2mm Length of...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .22ct Leaves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .22ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Total Carats: ....
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: White/Blu...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s .10ctw Diamond and Opal Statement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step back in time with this stunning 1990s opal and diamond statement ring, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 8 Carat Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold Antique Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Antique Victorian to Art Deco Eight Carat Opal Ring with a gorgeous Opal set in a 14 Karat Gold adorned setting of great beauty.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French 20th Century Opal 18 Karat Yellow Twisted Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This charming yellow gold ring features a center oval cabochon opal set in a bezel surrounded by a gold twist.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Opal Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 2 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Presenting a flat and openwork setting at the level of its basket this magnificent antique ring is decorated, in closed setting millegrain, of an Austra...
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Round Oval Australian Lighting Ridge Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 3,05 carat bezel-set round-oval shape Australian crystal opal from Lighting Ridge mine .
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.10 carat opal and 0.04 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections This f...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.55 carat.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Opal and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This ring is graceful, vintage-inspired opal design with a soft, feminine presence. The ring features a marquise-shaped opal as its centerpiece. The opal displays a beautiful play of...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Floral Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
This stunning Victorian Era Ring features an Oval Opal Center Stone and a 1.2 carat total Diamond Halo, 16 Diamonds Total.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .80ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .80ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Ca...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70ct Opal & Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Opal & diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.70ct opal - Halo of old-mine-cut diamonds - 18K yellow gold - Ring size: UK K1/2 / US 5.5 / EU 50.5 - Accompanied by lab report (WG...
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring & Necklace With Opals and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring and Necklace With Opals and Diamonds RING: Diamonds: 8 brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 0.49 ct.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Australian Opal Ring, 0.4ct, Size 7.5, New
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.16 х 0.24 in / 4 х 4 х 6 mm stone weight - 0.4 carats ring weight - 4.88 grams ring size...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 3 Round Cabochon Opal Braided Shank Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.17 Grams Overall Width: 19.4mm (0.76") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.5mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 8.2mm rise off...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design Big Oval Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing ring with a 15 carat bezel-set light violet with a Blue-green lights spots wave line Australian Boulder Opal .
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.45ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 9k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Black Boulder Opal 9k Yellow Gold Signet Ring. A stunning 2.45 carat natural black boulder opal with a beautiful blue, purple and green play of colour and an exce...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful 3.17 Carat Oval Cut Natural Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surround...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ornate Opal Dome Ring #17677
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Ring- This gorgeous ring is crafted in meticulously detailed 14k yellow gold.
Opal, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Swirl Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.15 carat.
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 3.02ct Australian Matrix Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Cushion Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Boulder Matrix Opal 18k Yellow Gold Cushion Signet Ring. A beautiful 3.02 carat natural matrix boulder opal with a small streak of green, blue, yellow and purple ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k 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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