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
Alex Jona Arlequin Opal Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold ring, set with a 6.25 carat cabochon arlequin opal (0.67 x 0.52 in.).
Opal, 18k 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...
$5,780Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.94 in / 3 х 9 х 24 mm ring size - 7 US...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.75ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.75ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Austr...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Diamond & Opal Ring Size 6.5 #19821
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Diamond and Opal Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one triangle shaped cut tanzanite (5.5 mm x 5.5 mm), five round brilliant ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 10.13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: Please contact us for sizing information. Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 8.12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australi...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Ferragamo 18 Karat Yellow Fire Opal Flower Diamond Ring Size 6.00
By Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite 18 karat Ferragamo ring features a captivating floral design with carved, delicate fire opal petals that gently curve around a diamond center. The center round diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ferragamo 18 Karat Yellow Fire Opal Flower Diamond Ring Size 6.75
By Ferragamo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite 18 karat Ferragamo ring features a captivating floral design with carved, delicate fire opal petals that gently curve around a diamond center. *Please note, due to the...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Carat Cluster Pear Shaped Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal Approx. Opal Carat Weight: 2.00cttw Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Pear **Due to the uniqueness of the opal stone, there ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 6.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Bead set with halo surround of old European cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design Blue Green Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing ring with a 9,6 carat bezel-set lovely Blue-green Australian Boulder Opal .
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Opal, & Onyx Ring - 14k Trillion 1.24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.10ct (carat stamp) Cut: Trillion Color: P...
Onyx, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.56ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Set in an 18k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring. This boulder matrix opal has a black body colour typical of fine opals from Lightening Ridge.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.92 Carat Natural Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.92 Carat Natural Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This beautiful piece has a 2.56 carat Opal set in the center of the ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Opal Textured Floral Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.06 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Tourmaline Iolite 14k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Kabana with this alluring diamond, fire opal, tourmaline, and iolite ring, beautifully set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Tourmaline, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Opal Half-Hoop Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
The warm tone of the yellow gold band enhances the creamy white stones, giving the ring romantic, antique feel.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,203Sale Price|50% Off
Opal Gold Ring Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural Opal opal origin - Ethiopia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.39 х 0.51 in / 5 х 10 х 13 mm opal weight - 3.45 carats ring size - 6.5 US (this ring may b...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Kabana Diamond Fire Opal Inlay 18k Yellow Cocktail Ring Size 7
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kabana's commitment to quality shines through, ensuring that this ring is not just a purchase but an investment in enduring stylel Hallmark & brand: Kabana 14k USA Diamond: 0.2...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite antique ring, crafted in the 1920s, showcases a captivating arrangement of five oval-shaped fiery opals, elegantly interspe...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.45ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Set in an 18k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring. This boulder matrix opal has a black body colour typical of fine opals from Winton, Queensland.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
HandMade Heirloom 14k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat Opal Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The uniqueness of this ring puts it into a category all its own. I also have a vintage pair of 14k Yellow Gold Opal earrings in a separate listing that go very well with the ring.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chromia Ethiopian Opal & White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring 5.92cts
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds add a refined sparkle, creating a striking contrast against the opal’s ethereal glow. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring offers warmth, durability, and sophistication,...
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Oval Cabochon .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 2.51 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 2.45 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 1.22 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.00 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
4.21 Carat Oval Cut Natural Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.21 Carat Oval Cut Natural Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Stunning Opal and Diamond Ring made in a 14K Yellow Gold setting and weighs approximately 8.2 grams.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Natural Opal Diamond Antique Design Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.50 Carat Natural Opal Diamond Antique Design Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a 2.08 carat Opal that measures at 11 mm x 8 mm.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Stone: Australian Opal & Diamond Band Material: 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 4 grams Stone Cut: Oval **Due to the uniqueness of the opal stone, there are flashes of ...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Australian Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Sublime antique ring, it is formed by three flat rings which support on the top of a rectangular shaped opal cabochon.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.30ct black opal and 18k yellow gold cameo ring; part of our diverse antique opal jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .38ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval White Opal & Diamond Split Shank Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
White Opal and Diamond split shank ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opals Lapis and Diamonds. (Size 11.00)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opals Lapis and Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
The Precious - Halo Diamond Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Precious - Halo Diamond Australian Black Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Design name: The Precious!
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pear-Shaped Natural Black Opal Diamond Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear-Shaped Natural Black Opal Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Semi Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning Semi Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
9.61 Carat Natural Fire Opal Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.61 Carat Natural Fire Opal Multi Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a Natural Oval Cut Red Fire Opal that weighs 5.70 carats and 12 Natural Multi Color Sapphires that ...
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal...
Rare Bright Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rare Bright Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.64ct, Size 7.25
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a central opal surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.64 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and extremely rare 2.84 Carat Oval Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring! The Oval Cut Opal in this Ring weighs 2.18 carats and is a very rare Orange Opal.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Oval Shape Opal & Diamond Vintage Style 9K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A perfect gift for a friend or family member, this opal ring is fashioned in popular 9k yellow gold and features an oval opal and diamonds on top and below the center oval opal.
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin and Grace 14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a captivating 8x10mm oval-cut Ethiopian opal weighing 1.71 carats, radiating with a mesmerizing play of color. Flanking the center stone are two 2x4mm ov...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the era.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Vintage Filigree Elongated Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Immerse yourself in heirloom quality craftsmanship with this breathtaking Natural Opal Ring. Expertly crafted in 9k yellow gold, this antique-inspired fine jewelry piece features vib...
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.68 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.68 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 1.99 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 24 Round C...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Ring With Diamonds 1.22 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 1.00 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.80ct White Opal Cabochon Ring in 9k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, and impressive vintage 1.80 carat opal and 9 karat yellow gold ring; part of our diverse 1950s gemstone ring collection.
Opal, 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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